Monthly Archives: November 2023

Troop 223 Holds Eagle Court of Honor

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Troop 223 held its Eagle Court of Honor on November 21, at Saint Matthews gymnasium, with 25 young men recognized for their Eagle Scout accomplishment. Mike Lanning became Scoutmaster in 1953 and over the past 70 years has helped raise … Continue reading →

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Many Feel the California Death Tax Needs to Be Killed

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

When California residents voted for Proposition 19 in 2020, they were told that benefits would go to wildfire victims and seniors who wanted to move to a new home. The measure was narrowly approved by voters by 51.11 percent to … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Combines Community and Sport

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  The 9th Annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot saw more than 2,000 runners, family members, strollers and supporters assemble at the Palisades Charter High School Stadium Thanksgiving morning.   One of the founders of the race, David Houston, was putting … Continue reading →

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Absolutely Delightful Afternoon of Music Included Peter and the Wolf

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

There was something magical when Alan Chapman read the script for Peter in the Wolf at the November 19 afternoon concert at the Community Methodist Church. Chapman is an educator, radio host (Classical KUSC, Los Angeles), composer/lyricist and pianist, and … Continue reading →

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Alert Resident Stops the Illegal Removal of Parkway Trees

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

A resident taking a walk in the Huntington Palisades on November 25 alerted Cindy Kirven that large trees along the street parkway were being removed. Kirven, who is the co-president of the Pacific Palisades Community Council Forestry, went to the … Continue reading →

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Homeless Task Force Community Meeting Emphasizes Commitment

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Residents listened as the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness (PPTFH) continued its commitment to this community and to efforts to help the homeless in the town at a Zoom meeting on November 13. The task force was formed in … Continue reading →

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OBIT: Lars Gustaf Soderbergh, Noted Architect, PAB Member

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Lars Gustaf Soderbergh, 71, a long-time resident of Pacific Palisades and a renowned, award-winning architect, passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends on November 1 after a courageous, two-year battle with cancer. A kind and gentle man. … Continue reading →

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Westside Ballet’s Nutcracker Features Palisades Dancers

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  The Westside Ballet of Santa Monica opened its 50th-anniversary of The Nutcracker, over Thanksgiving weekend to sellout performances. The show, which features special guest stars Tiler Peck, Lucia Connolly and Lyrica Woodruff as the Sugar Plum Fairy, has also … Continue reading →

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Crime Continues to Plague Town

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  A resident shared the following video of people trying to break into cars in the Huntington Palisades area.   Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin sent the crime report on November 22. He reported that the Beach Detail Officers took … Continue reading →

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Interfaith Celebration Provide an Inspirational Gathering

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  In a world where there seems to be one ugly incident after another; and people are nasty to one another and at war; at times it all seems hopeless. But, the Pacific Palisades clergy in their annual interfaith Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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