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NORC Survey Taken, $5 Gift Card Promised
This editor took the NORC Survey yesterday and some of the questions felt “outdated.” Many of the questions were born out of the Blue Ribbon Commission, organized by L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, and revolved around resilient construction and workforce … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Palisades Fire
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Letter: Took the NORC Survey; Life After the Palisades
(Editor’s note: I received this letter from Murray Levy, who responded to this editor’s query about the NORC Survey, sponsored by the Pacific Palisades Community Council. Levy, a Castellammare resident was a member of the PPCC for several years.) I … Continue reading
The Pumpkin Patch Returns to Simon Meadow
The Pumpkin patch in Simon Meadow, at the corner of Temescal Canyon and Sunset Boulevard, will officially open on October 2 and will run through October 30 or until the pumpkins are sold. All proceeds benefit the local Y, a … Continue reading
NORC Paid $172,750 for Survey for Community Council
NORC at the University of Chicago, a research organization, was hired by the Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) in May at a cost of $172,750. NORC promised they would deliver rigorous evidence for PPCC to present to the City and … Continue reading
Posted in General
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VOICES: Rebuilding Is Moving at a Crawl
By JOSEPH SOMERVILLE The big question. Why is everything moving so slow? Is it me, or does everyone feel it? Do you feel it? Am I right or am I wrong? Things seem to be moving at a snail’s pace. … Continue reading
Posted in Letters
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LA and Homelessness: Your Tax Dollars at Work
(Editor’s note: This story first appeared on September 29, in CityWatch and is printed with the author’s permission.) By TIM CAMPBELL Normally, I defer to fellow columnist and local budget guru Jack Humpreville when it comes to discussions of LA’s … Continue reading
Posted in Homelessness
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Will Rogers State Historic Ranch House Burned. Who Was Responsible?
When the 1926 Will Rogers State Historic Ranch House burned on the evening of January 7, Circling the News wanted to know the agency responsible for its fire defense. The home was surrounded by a large green lawn and the … Continue reading
Posted in General
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Marquez Elementary Students Return to Home Campus
When the January 7 fire destroyed homes and businesses in Pacific Palisades, it also destroyed two elementary schools, Palisades and Marquez. Today September 30, nearly 10 months later, Marquez Elementary’s new Principal Lisa Timmerman welcomed families and students back to … Continue reading
Posted in Kids/Parenting, Palisades Fire, Schools
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Basketball Club Looking for Players
The Fierce Club Basketball Team under Coach Mike (Mike Martin) is a players-first youth basketball program that raises the bar in athletic training, development and mentorship coaching. Have a seven- or eight-year-old that needs something to do on Saturday … Continue reading
Posted in Kids/Parenting, Sports
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Park Advisory Board to Meet: Agenda Includes Tennis Courts
The Palisades Park Advisory Board will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. via zoom. On the agenda is Recreation and Parks (RAP) General Manager Jimmy Kim, who will give Right of Entry updates, repair of tennis courts 5 … Continue reading
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