Monthly Archives: November 2023

Around the Pacific Palisades: Illegal Vendors, Unslightly Newsracks and a Rifle

ILLEGAL VENDORS: A resident ran a photo of yet another illegal pop-up food stand along Sunset Boulevard and noted “ . . .and then there were two.” Notice the propane tank on the sidewalk, which means a permit is needed … Continue reading

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Learn the Best Orchids to Grow Outdoors

Speaker Peter Lin will present “Orchids Alfresco! The Best Orchids to Grow Outdoors” at the monthly meeting of the Malibu Orchid Society. The group will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, in the Community Methodist Church, Hart Lounge, … Continue reading

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PaliHi Band Will Head to Final Competition in Sacramento

BY CHAZ PLAGER As the end of the first semester fast approaches, the Palisades Charter High School Marching Band is gearing up for the end of their season as well. This Friday, over 60 students of the program will board … Continue reading

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Two Palisades Scouts Celebrate Veterans Day with DAR

Veterans Day is always observed on November 11, however many communities hold the celebration on other days in order to allow more people to participate. Two Palisades Scouts honored Veterans by going to a meeting of the Santa Monica chapter … Continue reading

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No One Wants to Be Right on This One

My first husband, who liked to ski, took me, a novice on the slopes. As we waited to get on the chair lift, he reminded me to keep everything next to my body, because things could get caught on the … Continue reading

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Canyon and Kenter Canyon Schools Were in Lockdown November 15

Canyon Elementary School went into lockdown on November 15 around 2:30 p.m. and then later the same day Kenter Canyon Elementary School also went into lockdown, according to Gates Security CEO Scott Wagenseller. Both schools had received shooting threats. Again, … Continue reading

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Help Put Holiday Wreaths on Veterans’ Graves

Wreaths Across America, a holiday wreath-laying ceremony on the graves of Veterans, will be held December 16. Steve Chapin, who is the Interim Cubmaster Pack 223, thought Palisades residents might like to know more about the program and possibly participate. “Our … Continue reading

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Do Not Throw Jack-o’-Lanterns Away

At the Palisades Farmers Market last week, one of the vegetable vendors showed a woman a small pumpkin, a sugar pumpkin. He told her that his stand would only carry them for the next two weeks and that they regularly … Continue reading

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Finally, French Cruisine Available in the Palisades

Anytime a new restaurant opens in Pacific Palisades,  it always seems to serve Italian cuisine. Good news, quality French food will be available at Palisades Village. Marissa and Matt Hermer have announced that a Belle Vie residency will occur at The … Continue reading

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The YMCA’s Kirtley and Lacy Speak at the Optimist Club 

At the Palisades Optimist Club meeting on November 7, the two featured speakers were YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley and Teen Program Director Jaylen Lacy. Kirtley spoke about the weekly food distribution at the Y, Lacy addressed his efforts with … Continue reading

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