Monthly Archives: August 2024

Pali Football Defeats Roosevelt 24-17

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Sue

There was incredible talent, enthusiasm and hard work on display by the Palisades High School Football team as they beat the Roosevelt Rough Riders 24-17. How good are the Dolphins? The potential is there. There are rough edges and occasional … Continue reading →

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What is It? #37

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Sue

This balancing scale was in the apartment of Daniele’s Aunt Henriette in Nancy. Daniele lived with her during the school week from the age of about 6 through age 16. She recalls fondly the wonderful cakes and pies that her … Continue reading →

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Day 2 of the Trial for Justice for Brianna Kupfer

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Sue

Unlike the first day of the trial for the murder of Brianna Kupfer, when there was heavy media attention, this day the media was absent. Brianna, 24, had suffered 46-sharp force wounds. There were 26 stab wounds and 11 of … Continue reading →

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Jump in the Water: Closure Lifted

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Sue

If you had planned a trip to the beach over Labor Day, and didn’t want to come home with e-coli and other intestinal illnesses,  the  closure of Will Rogers State Beach, half mile in each direction at Sunset Boulevard, was … Continue reading →

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Class of ’63 Asks, “What Are We, Chopped Liver?”

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Sue

    In Stewart Slavin’s piece “”Public Invitation to Meet the Class of ’64: Now and Then” https://www.circlingthenews.com/public-invitation-to-meet-the-class-of-64-now-and-then/, reader Sara Jane (Ziering) Boyers took exception to some of his reporting. “While I love most of what Stewart Slavin tells us … Continue reading →

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Trial Underway for the Murderer of BrianNa Kupfer

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Sue

Before the Brianna Kupfer murder trial testimony started today, Judge Mildred Escobedo, warned those in the courtroom that “there will be graphic material presented that may cause reactions. Make an effort to not make gasps or sounds to whatever maybe … Continue reading →

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Trial for Brianna Kupfer’s Murderer Will Start Tomorrow, August 29

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Sue

The Judge has ordered that the trial for the murder of Brianna Kupfer start tomorrow, Thursday, August 29. The trial was originally scheduled to start August 26. Briana’s mother Lori said the jury selection had been completed the week before. … Continue reading →

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Palisades Task Volunteers Clean Up Homeless Site

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Sue

An abandoned homeless campsite located off Pacific Coast Highway between Potrero Canyon and Temescal Canyon was cleaned up on August 27. The campsite, which had a firepit, firewood and cigarette butts scattered in the area was located in the Very … Continue reading →

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Nova Exhibit Is Grim Reminder of Unprovoked Violence

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Sue

Story and Photos by CHAZ PLAGER The world saw the photos of the aftermath an October 7 attack by a Palestinian terror group Hamas at outdoor Music Festival, near kibbutz Re’im in Israel. It was an unprovoked surprise attack. About … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Hypocrisy of Local Leaders Becomes Apparent

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Sue

By TIM CAMPBELL There have been some interesting stories in the news about questionable actions by local officials.  One of D.A. George Gascon’s top deputies, Diana Teran, was indicted on several felony counts of stealing the files on police officers’ … Continue reading →

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