Monthly Archives: November 2023

Special Programs for Seniors at the Public Library

The Palisades Library, located at 861 Alma Real, has planned seven special November meetings with the focus on Seniors. MEMORY MATTERS: Alzheimer’s LA will present “Memory Matters” at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 6. This program will highlight how to … Continue reading

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Numerous Events Planned for November 3, 4 and 5

There are numerous events planned this weekend for the morning, afternoon and evening for the area from plays to gift shows to festivals. Choose one activity, or choose them all, and have a good time! November 3 THEATER  Theatre Palisades … Continue reading

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Tahitian Terrace Residents Thankful for Quick LAFD Response

Krishna Thangavelu, a resident of Tahitian Terrace, responded to the November 1 CTN story (“Brush Fire Stopped below Tahitian Terrace”), with additional information and photos. First, she wanted LAFD to know how thankful residents were for the prompt and efficient … Continue reading

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Four Suspects Arrested after Violent Halloween Attack on 78-Year-Old Woman

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in Westside Current November 2 and is reprinted with permission.)  In a disturbing incident on Halloween night, a violent attack took place near downtown Santa Monica. At approximately 9:50 p.m. on October 31, 2023, the … Continue reading

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Viewpoint—Calling People Racist Is a Way to Skirt Blame

This editor wrote a September 2019 story (“Beglari House at 909 Greentree Is Razed”) about mistakes in City Planning that resulted in almost 20 years of legal problems. The homes at 909 and 921 Greentree Road were razed in August … Continue reading

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Brush Fire Stopped below Tahitian Terrace

  LAFD Station 69 received a call at 10:45 p.m. of a fire in moderate brush below Tahitian Terrace Mobile Home Park on Halloween, October 31. Located near the corner of Pacific Coast Highway on Temescal Canyon Road, a quick … Continue reading

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Potrero Canyon History and Facts about the Potrero Pedestrian Bridge

“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein (1907-1988) “If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.” (Pearl S. Buck, 1892-1973. There are some Palisadians, who claim they have never heard anything … Continue reading

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Wildfire Safety Fair Scheduled for Sunday

After the recent Santa Ana wind event, which saw multiple small fires break out in this area, MySafe:La is partnering with the Homeowners Association of Brentwood, the Brentwood Community Council and Council District 11 Councilmember Traci Park to host a … Continue reading

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