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Viewpoint: Residents “Crying Uncle”

This editor is joining residents in “crying uncle.”  For those too young to understand the phrase, it originated around the 1900’s among American school children as a way to surrender in a physical fight, meaning “give up” and was still … Continue reading

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CRIME: Arson, Theft Sexual Assault

The Palisades Beach detail continues to patrol the hillsides and surrounding area of Pacific Palisades and make arrests. Two arrests of note were made on November 29: A male, 23, transient entered an area near the cabanas of the lower … Continue reading

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Glorious Songs! Glorious Music! Glorious Concerts This December!

By Bernice Fox ANGEL CITY CHORALE There’s nothing like a choral concert to replace the sounds of crackling flames and high winds that continue to play in the head. And three local choral concerts are coming up in the next … Continue reading

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Palisades First Home Lacks Undergrounding Capacity. How Many More?

After the Palisades Fire, when numerous electrical poles were down in the Alphabet Streets and in the area below Sunset Boulevard, many people reported that subsequent sparks/embers came from downed electrical lines. One firefighter told CTN that there were “live” … Continue reading

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Sunset Picture Framer Cesar Found!

  Many Pacific Palisades residents used the Palisades Picture Framing Store, located at 15125 Sunset Boulevard across from Ralphs grocery store. That small business was one of the casualties of the January 7 Palisades Fire. Resident Alan Goldsmith wrote on … Continue reading

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Palisades Village Tree Lighting Set for December 6

Caruso’s Palisades Village will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 6, at 15225 Palisades Village Lane, off Monument. Although the property/stores are temporarily closed, there will be activities starting at 4 p.m. lasting until 7 p.m. The … Continue reading

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A Slap in the Face to Palisades Residents: Building Permit Waivers Still Not Approved

One resident who is trying to find the funds to rebuild said he thought the City would pass a building permit waiver for people who lost everything in the Palisades Fire today during the December 2 meeting. “Why wouldn’t they?” … Continue reading

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Marquez Knolls Block Party December 6

  The Annual Marquez Knolls Block Party will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, celebrating the “Spirit of Togetherness” at 1363 Duende Lane Cul-de-Sac (off Lachman Lane). A brief program will be held at … Continue reading

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PaliBu Chamber Hosted Recovery Expo

Streets were closed in Pacific Palisades on November 23 for a Palibu Recovery Expo. Hosted by the Palisades–Malibu (PaliBu) Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Recovery, the streets were filled with exhibitions of new fire-resistant … Continue reading

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Rescheduled for December 6: USC’s CLEAN Soil Project to Test for Lead

A Palisades community-soil sampling day, CLEAN, is planned from 11 a.m.  to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 6. This event will be co-hosted with USC and the nonprofit Department of Angels and held at the Will Rogers State Park Polo … Continue reading

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