Monthly Archives: March 2024

Reporter and Photographer Thrown out of Palisades Rec Center

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Sue

BY CHAZ PLAGER The annual Easter Egg Hunt was held on March 28 at the Palisades Rec Center. A great time was had by all, with bouncy houses, candy, and other fun activities. At least, I would assume they did. … Continue reading →

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Armchair Tour of Griffith Park Tomorrow

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Garden Club will meet at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, April 1, at the Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Avenue. Guest speaker is Jorge Ochoa, who is a professor of horticulture at Long Beach City College. His topic … Continue reading →

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Rainstorm Dumps Nearly 3 Inches

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Sue

  The rainstorm that started March 29 around 11 p.m. and continued into Easter morning, March 31, left about 2.95 inches of rain in the gauge on Radcliffe. This brings the season total to 32.55 inches of rain. In 2022-23, … Continue reading →

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Alert: Larry David Is not Selling, Laurie David Is

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Sue

A March 21 Celebrity Real Estate headline read “Laurie David Lists Her Pacific Palisades Estate on Umeo for $8.9 million The story noted that environmental activist Laurie David, who was married to comedian and writer Larry David, is listing her … Continue reading →

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Artist Peter Carr Will Speak to Art Association

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Sue

Long-time resident Peter Carr will be discussing his art and the process with the Palisades Art Association at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, in the community room of the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Carr was born in Hawaii … Continue reading →

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Blanck Celebrates 42 Years in Pacific Palisades

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER More than 100 residents gathered on Marquez Avenue on March 26 to wish Gerry Blanck’s business a “Happy 42nd Birthday.” Blanck, or as his students call him, Sensei (teacher in Japanese), moved to the Palisades in 1982. After initially teaching … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Housing Doesn’t Cure Homelessness: Mental Health Help Might

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Sue

The drain in your house is plugged and backing up water. You call a plumber, who comes and says it is a clog. Probably your fault, maybe you put onion skins down the garbage disposal. The plumber runs the rooter … Continue reading →

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It Is a Full Count for Thaddeus Collins

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Sue

Thad [Thaddeus] Collins, one of the four umpires working the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association (PPBA) this spring, has a unique perspective. He played for seven years in the PPBA, starting with Pintos, then Mustangs, Broncos and finally a year on … Continue reading →

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Questions Answered about Palihi’s Intervention and Suspension Policy

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: the rules that apply to Palisades Charter High School Acceptable Behavior policy were posted by Dr. Pam Magee Executive Director/Principal and Adam Licea Assistant Principal/Discipline on Sunday, March 24.) “We are writing to assure you that Pali High … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids/Parenting, Schools | 4 Comments

Pot Shots #10

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Sue

  (Editor’s note: A reader, who is a fan of Ashleigh Brilliant (creator of Pot-Shots), has worked out an agreement with CTN that gives this newsletter the permission to use copyrighted Pot-Shots. Potshots remain the property of Ashleigh Brilliant. To … Continue reading →

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