Monthly Archives: April 2023

Teen Partying and Reckless Driving at Pali Rec Center

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Sue

Residents, whose home border on the Palisades Recreation Center, have notified LAPD of the ongoing issues of teens congregating late Friday and Saturday nights. Residents say there is underage drinking, illegal fireworks and cars that race in and out of … Continue reading →

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Donate Gently Used Shoes: Paul Revere Will Host Shoe Drive

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Sue

  If you have a pair or several pairs of shoes in your closet that are barely worn, consider donating them to Soles4Good. There will be a collection bin in front of Paul Revere Middle School, 1450 Allenford Avenue, from … Continue reading →

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“Think Pink” and Support Women’s Health

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Sue

  “Think Pink for Women’s Wellness” is an Irene Dunne Guild annual event, that focuses on health education and awareness for women and their families.  This year’s event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May … Continue reading →

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L.A. Public Charter School Collaborative Formed

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Sue

Charter schools are public schools that allow parents, many of whom might not be able to afford private schools, a free alternative. “It’s a social justice issue. All families deserve a great public-school option that meets the unique needs of their child,” said Larchmont Charter School … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT – Gaming Can Be a Tool for Change

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Sue

  BY CHAZ PLAGER Many see gaming as one of two things: a solitary activity, or one to be enjoyed with friends. There has been a constant debate since the invention of games, asking if they could be more than … Continue reading →

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Learn the 5Rs of Resilience on April 29

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church will host a breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, followed by speaker Dr. Cynthia Eriksson, who will take a transformational look at “5R’s of Resilience and Recovery.” RSVPs are necessary, visit: palipres.org. Eriksson, … Continue reading →

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Palisadian Allegra Clegg Named SM Award Winner

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Sue

Pacific Palisades resident Allegra Clegg, who is the owner of the Westside School of Ballet, was named as Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce 2023 Women’s Health and Wellness winner. Clegg will be honored at a Chamber Gala on April 29. … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint–Pickleball Continues to be Contentious

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Sue

  After CTN ran a story about the Park Advisory meeting on April 20 (“Park Advisory Board Discusses Off-Leash Dogs, Pickleball, Playground and Restrooms”), this editor has been inundated with more than 60 comments about the value of pickleball and … Continue reading →

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Letter: Vora Pon Nimnual Responds to Pickleball Query

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: I sent the following note on April 20 to Vora PONG Nimnual, who said he was USAPA Ambassador  for  Pacific Palisades: I’m running the Park Advisory Board story tonight based on what occurred at the meeting–but I will give … Continue reading →

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LETTER: Ballona Wetlands Still under Destruction

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: regarding the systematic destruction of the Ballona Wetlands, and the three-part story CTN ran about the City unwilling to tell people who are illegally camped to move for fear of a lawsuit, CTN received a letter and a … Continue reading →

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