Monthly Archives: October 2024

Daylight Saving Time Ends November 3

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Sue

Daylight Savings time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3. Clocks in California and in most of the United States will “fall back” an hour. hour. One resident wrote, “Didn’t we in California vote not to turn clocks back?” … Continue reading →

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Halloween Carnival “Frighteningly” Successful

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Sue

Many children and adults had a chance to try out their Halloween costumes early at the Marquez Halloween Festival. This annual event, which was open to the public, was held October 20 at Marquez Elementary Charter School. Entry to the … Continue reading →

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What Is It? # 45

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Sue

With a four-day pass from Landstuhl Army Hospital, where I was stationed, my wife Daniele and I drove about 150 miles to the Burgundy (Bourgogne) province of France in the late fall of 1968 to sightsee and to taste the … Continue reading →

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George Wolfberg Park Wins Award

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Sue

Three urban parks, including George Wolfberg Park in Potrero Canyon, were presented with the Chairman’s Award at Los Angeles Business Council’s 54th Architectural Awards held on October 18 at the Beverly Hilton. “This year’s honorees reflect how architecture can build … Continue reading →

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Pot Shot #32

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Sue

Ashleigh Brilliant writes: WHAT EXACTLY IS A “POT-SHOT” OR “BRILLIANT THOUGHT?” Pot-Shots are epigrams, composed according to the following very strict rules. The length must never exceed 17 English words. Note that this is a maximum. Some Pot-Shots are much … Continue reading →

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It Smells Bad: Blame Dying Plankton

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Sue

An offensive odor that some liken to a sewer smell has been permeating large areas of Pacific Palisades. Some blamed local businesses, others blamed the sewer lines that run along Pacific Coast Highway, which is across from the Pacific Ocean. … Continue reading →

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RVs Can Now Be Towed

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Sue

At the Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s field deputy Zachary Gaidzik announced some good news. Tow-away signs are being posted on Pacific Coast Highway between Coastline and Topanga Canyon Boulevard (State Route 27) to prevent long-term parking. … Continue reading →

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Redo of Temescal Mural Almost Funded

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Sue

Cathy Salser reported on October 26, that “since 10-20-24 we received 14 MORE donations! We are now at 195 donors who have pledged $92,667. About another $15,000 is needed to completely pay for the redo of the Temescal Canyon mural, located on Temescal … Continue reading →

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Hillside Task Force Patrolled Palisades: Cleaned Abandoned Homeless Site

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Sue

Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin organized a Hillside Task Force, which met at Will Rogers State Beach by Lifeguard Headquarters at 7 a.m. on October 22. The last task force occurred in June. The purpose is for volunteers and … Continue reading →

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Trot, then Gobble – 5/10K Race Registration Is Open

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Sue

Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot. The 5/10K race starts and finishes at the Palisades Charter High School Stadium 50-yard line on Thanksgiving morning, November 28. The Trot, which will start at 8 a.m., … Continue reading →

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