Monthly Archives: November 2023

Community Council Formed Potrero Committee, but Not Rec Center Nor Temescal Committees

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Sue

CTN received the comment (below) and felt it raised a legitimate question about the Community Council’s intense focus on the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero. “Maryam Zar and the PPCC (Pacific Palisades Community Council) continue to sit on their hands … Continue reading →

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OBIT: James Kenney, Dentist, Photographer, Long-time Resident

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Sue

After a great life, long-time Palisadian James Paul Kenney died on November 9 at the age of 88. He was born in Los Angeles on May 15, 1935. As a young kid, Jim spent a few years in San Angleo, … Continue reading →

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Take a Tour of the Villa Aurora

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Sue

  The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club is hosting a docent-led tour of Villa Aurora. People are asked to assemble at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 7, for a 3 p.m. tour. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to PPDC and the … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Pot-Shots

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: A reader, who is a fan of Ashleigh Brilliant (creator of Pot-Shots), has worked out an agreement with CTN that gives this newsletter the permission to use copyrighted Pot-Shots. Potshots remain the property of Ashleigh Brilliant. To view … Continue reading →

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Holiday Season Activities Underway this Weekend

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Sue

YMCA TREE LIGHTING: The Palisades-Malibu YMCA Christmas Tree lot will open on December 1. A tree at the entrance to Temescal Canyon Road and Sunset Boulevard will be lit at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the tree lot. … Continue reading →

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Evening of Honor Recognizes Medal of Honor Recipients

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Sue

An Evening of Honor was held on November 18 to recognize five Medal of Honor recipients at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283. Two men had received medals for their actions during the Vietnam War: Specialist 5 James C. … Continue reading →

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Sam Lagana Honored by CBS as a Hometown Hero

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Sue

Sam Laganà, who grew up in Pacific Palisades and is now famously known as the announcer/stadium “voice” of the Los Angeles Rams, was honored by CBS-Los Angeles Sports as a Hometown Hero, in October. Whenever an announcer/emcee is needed in … Continue reading →

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Councilmember Traci Park’s Promises to Visit Tramonto: Hears Residents Concerns

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Sue

Councilmember Traci Parks Planning and Transportation Deputy Jeff Khau said at the November 15 hearing about the Tramonto Slide that “The Councilwoman was satisfied that all the neighbor’s concerns had been addressed.” One resident wrote “That was a polite way … Continue reading →

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Three Separate Holiday Concerts Will be Held this Weekend

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Sue

Three Westside holiday concerts this weekend can put even the grumpiest and bad-tempered person in a festive mood. As an added bonus, all concerts include Palisades performers. A Santa Monica Christmas Concert will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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What Is It? #5

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Sue

It is a cast iron stove that Dr. Howard Yonet bought at a lawn sale somewhere in the Catskill Mountains around 1963. Yonet said it was a rusted pot and took him “on and off a year” using steel wool … Continue reading →

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