Category Archives: businesses/stores

Viewpoint: Do Not Support Unlicensed Eateries

Several people have asked why this editor does not like the illegal food vendor that sets up on the sidewalk in front of Ralphs. Start with illegal. What part of illegal do people not understand? All other restaurants in town … Continue reading

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Palisadian-Post Cuts Staff, Will Now Publish Twice a Month

The “Palisadian-Post” website has announced that “Effective April, the Palisadian-Post will be publishing on the second and fourth Thursday of the month instead of its weekly print schedule. For example, our subscribers can look for print editions on April 13 and April … Continue reading

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CLOSING: Denise Carolyn Clothing and Blin Blin Eatery

DENISE CAROLYN TO CLOSE: A reader sent a notice to CTN that Denise Carolyn was closing and added, “Well, this is a bummer. We loved this cute little clothing store. I guess it will be another bank or real estate … Continue reading

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Andrea Dyke Offers “Cabana Suits”

Local clothing designer, former Village Book store employee and Palisadian Andrea Dyke continues to serve a niche to provide people with comfortable, but unobtainable clothing styles. Dyke started offering the simple, body skimming, knee-length A-line dresses from the 1960s that … Continue reading

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Car Ran Through Self Defense Studio: Reopening Planned April 3

Owner of the Z Ultimate Self Defense studio, Jim Herzog, was surprised when a Volkswagen ID.4 roared through the studio on January 31 about 5:15 p.m. The car, driven by a person picking up a pizza, was stopped when it … Continue reading

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E-Bikes and Bike Repairs: New Shop in Town

Kruse + Company offers alternatives to sitting in heavy traffic in Pacific Palisades. “The traffic is so horrendous: E-bikes are so much more convenient,” said store co-owner Andrew Grove. “I’ve stopped using my car.” Grove and wife Tara transport their … Continue reading

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Pharmaca/Medly Will Close All Locations and Shift Prescription Accounts to Walgreens

The Pharmaca chain, which was sold to Medly in 2021, will close all of its stores and pharmacies this month. Medly, which filed for Chapter 11 in December, was subsequently purchased by Walgreens. Pharmaca not only filled prescriptions, but also hosted … Continue reading

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Santa Monica Lacks Safety for Visitors: Businesses Ask City for Help

(Editor’s warning: the photos at the end of the piece are graphic and disturbing. This editor will leave a space between the end of the story and the  photos, so readers can exit and avoid looking at them.) A sign … Continue reading

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Michael Torquato deNicola Art and Surfboards Featured at PaliSkates

An art show “Torquato Says, Love is . . .All Around at Paliskates” will feature world-renowned, L.A.-based artist Michael Torquato deNicola. The opening will be held at Paliskates, 1021 Swarthmore, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, and … Continue reading

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Palisades Bookstore on Antioch to Sponsor First Book Signing

Author Joel Pollak will speak and sign his new book “Rhoda, a Biography ‘Comrade Kadalie, You Are Out of Order!’” on Thursday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Collection Antiques and Books, at 15326 Antioch. When Village Books on Swarthmore … Continue reading

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