Category Archives: businesses/stores

Food Vendor Sets up by Library, Blocks Sidewalk

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Sue

A new street vendor selling tacos set up on the sidewalk in front of the Palisades Library. That sidewalk is highly utilized and as one resident wrote: “My wife and I had to form a single line to get through. … Continue reading →

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MĀVVEN Mercantile, Combines Curation and Community

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Sue

By ALISON BURMEISTER In the ever-changing world of retail, where more people are abandoning brick and mortar storefronts to shop on-line, it takes a unique space like MĀVVEN Mercantile at 15326 Antioch, to welcome customers through the door, again and … Continue reading →

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Blanck Celebrates 42 Years in Pacific Palisades

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER More than 100 residents gathered on Marquez Avenue on March 26 to wish Gerry Blanck’s business a “Happy 42nd Birthday.” Blanck, or as his students call him, Sensei (teacher in Japanese), moved to the Palisades in 1982. After initially teaching … Continue reading →

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Registry at Elizabeth Lamont Provides Special Gifts

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Sue

About 20 brides-to-be were treated to a special wedding registry event at Elizabeth Lamont on March 16. LA-based stylist Jessica Cortez, Expert-organizer Tori Springer and flowers by Becca’s In Bloom were all on hand to answer questions. There were refreshments … Continue reading →

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Stand up for CVS: Teenage Criminals Could Run It Out of Town

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Sue

    (Editor’s note: this video was taken by residents, who ran over to the Rec Center to see if they could find the kids who had set off professional-grade fireworks. It was sent to CTN anonymously. CTN does not … Continue reading →

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Obsessed Provides Perfect Valentine Gifts

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Sue

Amy Russo and Michelle Good’s jewelry store, Obsessed, located on Sunset, near Wells Fargo and next to Naturella Beauty Center has some unique items that will make perfect Valentine gifts. The store, which has been at this location for two … Continue reading →

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Sidewalk Vending Occupies Pedestrian Pathways and Pays No Taxes

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Sue

One resident wrote CTN: “Here is a photo of the local carne asada street vendor setting up shop on Sunset in front of Ralph’s at 3 p.m. on Tuesday blocking the sidewalk. Business is so good that the vendor now … Continue reading →

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Individuals Leaving California, and Now, Sweet Lady Jane Closes Seven Stores

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Sue

U-Haul, a self-moving company, has noted that for the fourth year in a row, California showed the largest net loss of one-way movers. The company compiled data from more than 2.5 million one-way rentals in the United States and Canada. … Continue reading →

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Purchase a Safe to Protect Jewelry and Belongings

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Sue

Palisadian Frank Renfro has a new business that most residents will want to know about, especially with the increase in residential robberies. Modlock is a safe store, and Renfro’s company sells safes that range in weight from 300 to 1,500 … Continue reading →

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Palisades Sole Bookstore to Close this Month

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Sue

Jeff Ridgway, owner of Pacific Palisades only bookstore, will close his shop at the end of the month. Books are on sale: the entire selection is half off. Bookcases are also for sale at the store located at 15326 Antioch … Continue reading →

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