Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

One CTN Reader Takes Action Regarding Parking Meter Ticketing in Front of Local Restaurants

On March 17, Circling the News posted the following story in the Musings section: PICKING UP TAKEOUT, HIT WITH A PARKING TICKET: From CTN Adviser Bill Bruns: “Monday night [March 16] at about 7:30, I was walking through an almost...

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Posted in BID--Business Improvement District, City/Councilman Mike Bonin | 1 Comment

The Draycott Offers Fine Dining – Via Takeout

The Draycott co-owner Marissa Hermer wrote Circling the News about a new service at the Palisades Village restaurant: fine dining takeout. “We are trialing a pickup service at The Draycott from this Wednesday through Saturday,” Hermer said. “We’ve never been a pickup/takeout...

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“Social Isolation/Safer at Home” Activity Suggestions during This Covid-19 Crisis:

If you were not among the people gallivanting on the beach this past weekend or pushing by people on the Temescal Canyon trail to reach the waterfall, I believe you have been diligently working on a “Safer at Home” to-do...

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Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness Updates

(Editor’s note: The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness asked if Circling the News could post the following update.) As our city responds to the spread of coronavirus, PPTFH is providing this bulletin to our volunteers, supporters and community to...

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Rita Moreno’s TV Series ‘One Day at a Time’ Returns

  By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News At age 88, former Pacific Palisades Honorary Mayor Rita Moreno is as busy as ever. Her TV series “One Day at a Time” is returning. And she has a featured role...

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PaliHi STF Students Display Their Human Rights Campaigns, from Climate Change to Homeless Youth

“They are learning about their rights and the rights of children,” said Angelica Pereyra, a Palisades High art teacher and human rights advisor. “In doing so, they are polishing their advocacy skills.” Pereyra was touting the 30 members of PaliHi’s...

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Beach Parking Lot, Hiking Trails and Golf Courses Ordered Closed

Saturday, March 21 was a beautiful, sunny day in Pacific Palisades. Crowds appeared at local beaches, the piers and on hiking trails. Some people had difficulty realizing the importance of keeping social distance, that it might save a life if and when the...

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LETTER–Pacific Palisades Resident Association Asks Questions about Homeless in Rec Center

(Editor’s note: The March 22 letter to City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Commissioner Joe Halper, regarding the use of Palisades Recreation Center as a homeless shelter, was shared with Circling the News. The letter was also...

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LETTER: Pacific Palisades Community Council Asks for Rec Center Homeless Plan

(Editor’s note: On March 20, Councilman Mike Bonin announced via email to residents that the Palisades Recreation Center would be used to house homeless during the coronavirus crisis. Circling the News reported on that news as well as raising questions...

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Common Ground Meeting Focuses on Drug-Related Issues and Coronavirus Threat to Homeless 

By LAUREL BUSBY CTN Contributor Many issues, ranging from needle safety to the coronavirus, were considered at a presentation by Common Ground on March 11 at lifeguard headquarters on PCH (across from Potrero Canyon). Carol Newark, a prevention advocate at Venice Family Clinic’s...

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