Monthly Archives: July 2023

Patrick Healy, a Newscaster Turned Historian, Strives Hard to Stump Optimists

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Sue

Veteran NBC4 newscaster Patrick Healy, now retired, did his best to stump Palisades Optimist Club members with his historical presentation, “Pacific Palisades, Then and Now,” at their July 18 meeting in Janes Hall. The Optimists, some of whom have lived … Continue reading →

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DWP Allows Watering Three Times a Week

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Sue

Thanks to heavy rainfall last year, Los Angeles residents may now water three times a week, according to a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power July 31 press release. DWP customers have been limited to two-days-a-week outdoor watering restrictions … Continue reading →

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The Hollywood Sign Celebrates Its 100th Birthday

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Sue

Keeping a vigil over romantics’ hopes, successes and even dashed dreams, the Hollywood sign is like a parent that watches over the city from afar, without judgment. Arguably it may be the most famous sign in the world. The famed … Continue reading →

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Councilwoman Park Stops the Degradation of the Wetlands

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Sue

Councilwoman Traci Park has helped clear at least 1,000 feet of RVs at the environmentally sensitive Ballona Wetlands along Jefferson Boulevard in Playa del Rey. “The large-scale RV encampment at our protected Ballona Wetlands has been symbolic of the city’s … Continue reading →

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Residents Need to Contact Officials about Temescal Canyon Road

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Sue

  It might be helpful if Pacific Palisades residents weigh in with the Bureau of Street Services and with Councilman Traci Park’s office about a fix for Temescal Canyon Road (contacts at the end of the story) before Palisades High … Continue reading →

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Week Three: Plager Reports from Yokohama

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Sue

  By CHAZ PLAGER. I’m reporting from Yokohama, a seaside town an hour from Tokyo. More specifically, I’m reporting from the Nakazono family residence as students head into the last part of our trip. The last part of the Experiment’s … Continue reading →

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Temescal Canyon Moat Suggestion Appears Sound

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Sue

  Circling the News has jokingly said that the City might need a moat to fix Temescal Canyon Road, which has been under construction/resurfacing since November 2022. The City has now identified there is water under the street, but to … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Students’ Upcycling Art Delights Drivers

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Sue

The median between Chautauqua and Sunset Boulevard was barren, until artist and resident Cindy Simon, with help from Y-campers, gave it a new look. Simon wrote: “P.R.I.D.E. has designed and funded landscaping for this island and they have been waiting … Continue reading →

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Status of Movies in the Park: Free August Movies Gone for Now

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Sue

Movies in August at the Field of Dreams at the Palisades Recreation Center was a long-standing Saturday tradition, when it was halted during Covid. Movies in the Park was a nonprofit founded in 2004 by David Williams and John Wirth … Continue reading →

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Captain Rich Gabaldon Takes over the West L.A. Command

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Sue

Captain III Rich Gabaldon was appointed to the head the 65-square mile West L.A. LAPD at the beginning of July. He replaces Criag Heredia, who was moved to Hollywood. “This is a great community and I’m happy to be here,” … Continue reading →

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