Category Archives: Animals/Pets

Wildlife District Ordinance District, First Proposed in 2014, Goes to PLUM

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Sue

Circling the News received several emails from people warning about the proposed L.A. City Wildlife District Ordinance and the need to warn the community. One wrote “The Wildlife Ordinance is 100 time worse than Measure ULA. It will decimate property … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend Update: In and around Pacific Palisades

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Sue

Memorial Day Service: More than 300 Boy Scouts placed 90,000 flags at grave sites of the West L.A. VA . One Vet said, “There was one flag at each grave. It was very cool.” At a ceremony this morning, L.A. … Continue reading →

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Troop 1305 Works for Bronze Award by Helping Shelter Animals

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Sue

Girl Scout members Maggie Denham and Caroline Schinto wrote a press release about their efforts to help animals. This is the troop’s bronze award fundraiser for Paws for Life K9 Rescue. (Editor’s note: CTN was impressed with the press release … Continue reading →

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Ravetch Records New Animal Behavior in the Arctic through Cinematography

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Sue

Photos: ADAM RAVETCH A San Fernando boy, Adam Ravetch first discovered the joys of being underwater, by putting his parents’ lawn chairs in the swimming pool, and then diving “deep” to explore the “shipwrecks.” Last year, his three-decade career of … Continue reading →

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LETTER: Ballona Wetlands Still under Destruction

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: regarding the systematic destruction of the Ballona Wetlands, and the three-part story CTN ran about the City unwilling to tell people who are illegally camped to move for fear of a lawsuit, CTN received a letter and a … Continue reading →

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Dogs Should Be Leashed on Streets and in Parks

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: I have received several letters about dog owners, who are upset about those who allow dogs to go off leash on streets and parks. It is a law in Los Angeles that all dogs should be leashed. It … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades Residents Donate Beds for Shelter Animals

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Sue

  Pacific Palisades resident Nancy Jackson started a drive for animal shelter donations at the end of January. “It is hard for the animals in shelters and especially when it’s cold,” she said. “I decided to run the drive the … Continue reading →

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P-22 Is Laid to Rest in a Private Ceremony

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The following story about L.A.’s beloved cougar was sent to CTN with a note from Donna Vaccarino, who had orchestrated the town’s centennial celebration in May 2022. “As you remember, Alan Salazar gave the Blessing Ceremony for the … Continue reading →

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On Your Mind – Readers Write

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Sue

REGARDING DOGS AT THE FARMERS MARKET: Circling the News joked on February 27, that the latest dog park was the Palisades Farmers Market, because so many dogs are with their owners on Sunday. A reader sent a copy of the … Continue reading →

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Palisades Residents Seeking Donations for Shelter Animals

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Sue

This will be the third year for animal shelter donations in Pacific Palisades. One of the organizers, Nancy Jackson, said it will start on January 31 and run for about three weeks—or as long as donations come in. The drop … Continue reading →

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