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Governmental Officials to Palisadians: “We Don’t Know Nuthin”

(Editor’s note: Update: Senator Ben Allen’s office reached out to CTN on October 21 and said “This was an effort led by the Budget committee which we were not involved with. Happy to delve further into it however.” CTN asked … Continue reading

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Come Give the Temescal Mural a “Bubblebath”

The Temescal Canyon Mural, which was started in 1983 by Palisades Charter High School students Kat Kozik, David Strauch, Jennifer Wilsey and Cathy Salser, needs restoration. Led by Kozik and Salzer, money has now been raised to start the project. … Continue reading

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Chance to Support Young Thespians

Paul Revere Middle School will be performing its Fall 2025 One Acts, Puffs and Peter Pan and Wendy for one weekend only, November 1 and 2. Puffs is based on an original comedy play by New York playwright Matt Cox. … Continue reading

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Fewer Palisadians Get Household Relief Grants than Altadena Residents

In the Palisades, 1,169 applications for Household Relief Grants were funded for $10.64 M. In Altadena 2,249 applications were funded for $21.10M. A total of $31.79M in grant relief was given  in amounts of $6,000, $12,000 or $18,000. Palisades residents … Continue reading

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Palisades Dolphins Win in a Squeaker

Going into the October 17 game played at Santa Monica College, the Palisades High School Dolphins were clear favorites over the University Wildcats. But the Dolphins struggled until the final minute of the game. The win could have gone either … Continue reading

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Saved by a Story Will Hold a Salon November 1

Palisades resident Kathy Katims has hosted free writing workshops since 2020. She invited residents to come write to prompts, share or not share, while building community and letting unique voices be heard. Although her home also burned in the Palisades … Continue reading

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 7,900 Missing from LAHSA’s Homeless Count

LAist released an October 15 story “LA’s Official Homeless Tally Increasingly Undercounts People on the Streets, RAND Study Finds,” noting that RAND researchers also found the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s (LAHSA) annual count decreased in accuracy over the past … Continue reading

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Native Plants Produce Fruit in Potrero Canyon

After hearing reports that the fence was being replaced in George Wolfberg Park, CTN took a walk in Potrero Canyon yesterday to see. Yes, the black wire fence that surrounded the perimeter of the canyon was being taken down and … Continue reading

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Zero Tolerance Rings Hollow as Feds Expose Homekey Fraud City Hall Ignored

(Editor’s note: This story is reprinted with permission from the Westside Current.) By JAMIE PAIGE Mayor Karen Bass says her administration has “zero tolerance for corruption.” But for two years, the Westside Current — and many of the communities we cover — … Continue reading

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Fraud, Lies, and Luxury Buys: Feds Nab L.A. Developers in Homeless Cash Scandal

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Westside Current on October 15 and is reprinted with permission.) By JAMIE PAIGE and CHRISTOPHER LEGRAS Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges and arrests in two separate cases alleging the theft … Continue reading

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