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Time to Register for Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Yes, it’s autumn. That means annual fall events in Pacific Palisades are returning. The YMCA Pumpkin Patch opens Thursday, October 2, and planning for the annual Turkey Trot is underway. The tradition of trotting on Thanksgiving prior to heavy feasting … Continue reading

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“Come Home” Resources for Palisades Residents

By ALLAN POPELKA At the weekly meeting of displaced Palisades residents held at The Hive restaurant on September 22, Martin Hak of PALI LTRG (Pali Long Term Recovery Group) and Darragh Danton of Team Palisades gave a wonderful overview of … Continue reading

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Kids Doing the Right Thing: Turning in Fireworks

The origin of the Palisades Fire is still under investigation almost nine months after it destroyed nearly 7,000 homes/businesses and the lives of so many. Many residents suspect it was a reignition of the January 1 fire in the Highlands … Continue reading

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Palisades Community Council Gives out $198,333

  After the Palisades Fire, several entities gave money to Pacific Palisades Community Council, including the Riviera Country Club and the California Community Foundation. A grants committee was formed. The committee vets applicants and puts recommendations before the board for … Continue reading

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A Man Molds His Four Stepchildren into a Family

  (Editor’s note: Long-time Palisades resident Hester Palmquist penned this lovely story about her family. She said she did it after she read my story about my mom. Initially she told me the story was only for my eyes.  I … Continue reading

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L.A.County’s After Action Fire Report Notes Problems with Warning and Evacuation

L.A. County’s 132-page report about the January 7 fires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades compiled by the McChrystal Group was released today September 25. The After Action Report notes that the report does not investigate wrongdoing or assign blame, rather … Continue reading

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LETTER: Other Areas of Pacific Palisades Need Attention

A reader sent the following letter to Circling the News and it was shared with Councilmember Tracy Park’s office. With the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades, a portion of Pacific Palisades has been overlooked for years and is the most neglected mile … Continue reading

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Governor Newsom’s Independent Fire Investigation Still in Phase One

The Palisades Fire broke out on January 7, shortly before noon. Later that afternoon, around 4 p.m. Governor Gavin Newsom said he had “pre-positioned hundreds of assets and personnel on Sunday in anticipation of the wind event, water tenders, seven … Continue reading

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YMCA Pumpkin Patch to Open October 2

An annual tradition in Pacific Palisades, the YMCA Pumpkin Patch returns this year. In addition to the delivery of pumpkins on October 1, several “farmers,” such as residents Jessica Rogers and Bruce Schwartz planted local seedlings in the spring and … Continue reading

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Most Beautiful Choir in the World

Palisades resident, former Citizen of the Year and town bocce ball organizer Jimmy Dunne sent a video “Palisades Town Party.”  He noted it had the most beautiful choir in the whole wide world. Well, who wouldn’t open that link? click … Continue reading

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