Monthly Archives: January 2024

Sidewalk Vending Occupies Pedestrian Pathways and Pays No Taxes

One resident wrote CTN: “Here is a photo of the local carne asada street vendor setting up shop on Sunset in front of Ralph’s at 3 p.m. on Tuesday blocking the sidewalk. Business is so good that the vendor now … Continue reading

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Palisades Represented at a Gaming Tournament in Chicago

  by CHAZ PLAGER One year ago, exactly, I wrote an article about my experience at the premiere Chicago fighting game tournament Frosty Faustings. I enjoyed my time there immensely, and when I heard that Frosty Faustings XIV had begun … Continue reading

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Garden Club Will Meet February 5: Beneficial Insects

  The Pacific Palisades Garden Club will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 5. This meeting should be of special interest to any resident who doesn’t want to use pesticides in controlling common pests. Kyra Rude, … Continue reading

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What Is It #13

  This is my Mother’s Apple Cake. I still remember fondly eating big slices of it as a child a few times every year. The recipe was lost on her passing but it recently showed up in a wicker basket … Continue reading

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Councilmember Traci Park Reflects on First Year in Office

Councilmember Traci Park was at a tree trimming in Brentwood in the morning on January 27, and that afternoon in Venice knocking on constituents’ doors, letting them know the water pipe break, which had flooded their Venice Canal Streets, was … Continue reading

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Gates Security Back in Operation: Administrative Ruling Appealed

Gates Security is a popular and responsive private security company that patrols Pacific Palisades. The CEO of Gates is Scott Wagenseller. After a court administrative hearing ruling on October 17, Gates patrol license was temporarily suspended until January 15 CTN … Continue reading

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Mark Your Calendar for Think Pink

The Irene Dunne Guild will hold its 18th annual Think Pink for Women’s Wellness, a fundraiser for Saint John’s Health Center, at the Upper Bel Air Bay Club from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Think … Continue reading

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L.A. City Budget Crisis Looms: Cuts Needed

An L.A. City budget update reported that the city’s revenues are $158 million below projections, largely because of tax revenue shortfall. The City is projected to overspend this coming year by $143 million according to a report by City Administrative … Continue reading

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Palisades Democrats to Hold Annual Meeting February 4

The Palisades Democrats will hold the club’s annual meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 4 at Mercer Hall on the Palisades High School Campus. The meeting is open to everyone and there will be free parking, free … Continue reading

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Teacher and Trainer Todd Tharen Is Back at the Y

YMCA trainer Todd Tharen is teaching two Monday classes again at the Y facility on Via de la Paz: kickboxing and boot camp. One of his students wrote “Did you hear that our beloved Coach Tharen Todd returned to the … Continue reading

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