Monthly Archives: February 2024

Just “Singin’ in the Rain”

The Genesis Invitational people were probably happy they weren’t “Singin’ in the Rain,” to end the annual golf tournament held at the Riviera Country Club on Sunday afternoon, February 18. The rain did start that evening, and included heavy downpours … Continue reading

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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Alcohol

(Editor’s note: This editor enjoys, Old-Fashioneds, Sidecars, espresso martinis and a good beer every now and again. I went about 10 years without a drink when I was pregnant and nursing. When I was growing up on the Rosebud Reservation, … Continue reading

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Councilmember Park Joins Firefighters in Opposing HLA

Councilmember Traci Park joins L.A. City Firefighters in urging residents to vote “No” on Measure HLA. Measure HLA would require City Street Services, also known as StreetsLA, to install modifications that serve bicycle riders and pedestrians whenever improvements are made … Continue reading

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WHAT IS IT #15

  The first photo is a painted wood cow bell, which I believe is French. The high-pitched sound that it makes can be heard at a long distance. The second bell is cruder and is also made of wood. It … Continue reading

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Ferrer, L.A. County Health Department Sued over Needle Distribution

The Santa Monica Coalition founders announced on February 15, it has filed a lawsuit against County Health Director Barbara Ferrer, the Los Angeles County Health Department, and the Venice Family Clinic (as a real party of interest), in connection with … Continue reading

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PaliHi Student Receives Full Ride to Northwestern

By CHAZ PLAGER Exiting middle school and moving on to high school is something many students find themselves worried about, and for good reason. New rules, new subjects, new teachers, new campus, the dreaded feeling of being a “fish out … Continue reading

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Genesis Features Drama and Suprises: Matsuyama Wins

The Genesis 2024 was filled with surprises. Hideki Matsuyama, who was one of three players tied for seventh after the third round, won. Matsuyama, 31, had the lowest Round 4 score in the tournament since 1962. He is Japan’s top-ranked … Continue reading

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Fire Station 69 Trees Destroying Building

The large pine trees needles/branches have done damage to Fire Station 69’s roof during the storms. One captain wrote, “I have been attempting to get the trees trimmed by the city for quite some time. I am still attempting to … Continue reading

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VIEWPOINT: Why I’m Backing John McKinney for L.A. County District Attorney

(Editor’s note: Krishna Thangavelu is a Pacific Palisades resident, who won a Golden Sparkplug award in 2021 from the Pacific Palisades Community Council for building a district wide coalition to stop Will Rogers Beach from becoming a site for homeless … Continue reading

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Players Tee Off for the First Round of the Genesis Open

FIRST ROUND ON THURSDAY: Seventy-seven elite golfers teed off today at the Genesis Invitational in Pacific Palisades. Tournament host Tiger Woods is one of those competing for the $4 million first place and a 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe. The tournament … Continue reading

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