Monthly Archives: September 2024

Chaos in the Canyon on Saturday

Two different transients, a squatter and a violent man, caused chaos in Santa Monica Canyon on Saturday afternoon, September 28. A man in the 400 block of Mesa Road, punched a man, and then about 15 minutes later walked up … Continue reading

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New Pali Rec Center Restroom in the Works

“Palisades hosted the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (RAP) on September 18,” said David Card, who is a Past Pacific Palisades Community Council President and a member of the Palisades Park Advisory Board (PAB). The RAP board, appointed by … Continue reading

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Remembering Mark Holmes: PaliHi Star Quarterback, Later a Spiritual Healer

By STEWART SLAVIN IT IS WITH SADNESS that I have belatedly learned of the passing of Mark Holmes, a childhood friend in Rustic Canyon, quarterback of the Palisades High football team, a spiritual healer and subject of the book, What … Continue reading

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The Simple Facts about Proposition 36

“It’s a world upside down,” said Hypein Im, President & CEO, Faith and Community Empowerment. She was one of 10 speakers at a downtown event, this summer asking people to vote for Prop. 36. Representing many of the people in … Continue reading

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Canyon Elementary’s 1894 Schoolhouse Moved

The Canyon Elementary School, built in 1894, is one of the oldest elementary schools in Los Angeles. The original and historic one-room schoolhouse, which is still on campus in Rustic Canyon, now serves as a library. On Saturday, it was … Continue reading

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Modo Mio Closed, No Explanation Given

Modo Mio, a restaurant that has served customers in Pacific Palisades since 1985, has closed. One loyal customer called to place an order and found the phone was disconnected. The eatery, which focused on Northern Italian cuisine was purchased in … Continue reading

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YMCA Pumpkin Patch Will Open Saturday

The much beloved YMCA Pumpkin Patch will open this weekend on Saturday, September 28. Hours will be Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pumpkins will be available until … Continue reading

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Addams Family Comes to PaliHi in a Terrific Production

Just in time for Halloween, director Nancy Fracchiolla brings the delightful Addams Family Musical to the Palisades High School stage. At a preview performance, someone was laughing loud in the mostly empty audience, and then I realized it was me. … Continue reading

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What is it #40?

In 1968, I was on a short vacation from the Army hospital, where I was working. My parents and my wife Danielle had joined me. We  were in our old Volvo, as we drove by the outskirts of Vienna. I … Continue reading

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Former LAPD Beach Detail Head Rusty Redican Honored

A special celebration luncheon was held at Kay’s on September 25, to laud former beach detail Head Officer John E. Redican III, “Rusty.” He officially retired from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on September 19, after 22 years of … Continue reading

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