Category Archives: businesses/stores
Diversion Program Suggested for Attempted Murder
Early Friday Morning, Palisades resident and a Santa Monica store owner John Alle sent the following email: Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. I’ll be face-to-face in a courtroom for the first time in a Preliminary Hearing with the transient addict...
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Taking the National Japanese Language Test
(Editor’s note: Chaz Plager graduated from Palisades High School in June. His first story for CTN was as an eighth grader at Paul Revere Middle School in 2020 click here. ) By CHAZ PLAGER Konan Engineering College, July 7,...
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Goodbye Vons, Hello Piggly Wiggly
As the merger of Kroger and Albertsons seeks approval from federal antitrust regulators, many residents in Pacific Palisades worry about losing the Vons grocery store located at Sunset and Pacific Coast Highway. A group of residents having coffee at Estate/Flour...
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Homeless Man Attacks Local Shopkeeper
A woman who has worked for Palisades Electric Company for nearly 15 years, locked the door to the business and went to pick up lunch. “As I was coming back, this man approached me and shouted, ‘Give me back the...
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Prana by Lana Offers Natural Beauty Products
One of the most interesting businesses to open on Marquez Avenue is a natural beauty business, Prana by Lana. On Saturday, June 8, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., there will be a candle-making workshop at the store, 16618 Marquez. Owner...
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People at Costco Help a Person in Distress
(Editor’s note: A resident sent me this story and is allowing me to share it.) I talked my husband into stopping at Costco Culver City on the way to his medical appointment last Friday. I love getting there early to get...
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Which Church Are They Tearing Down?
A Design Review Board (DRB) notice was posted on the wall next to Loomy’s Toy Store at 833 Via de la Paz in April. It was a final review for a change of use from a 2,880 square-foot Church, Library...
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Tea and Fashion Show Throwback to Civility
Having lived in Pacific Palisades for decades, it is always exciting to discover an ongoing tradition that has gone unreported. The Presbyterian tea and fashion show was held May 5 in Janes Hall. This simple, but beautifully done tradition was...
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Long-Time Storeowner Foster Plans to Sell Business
Vivian Foster, who has a dress shop, Vivian’s Boutique, on 875 Via de la Paz, is looking for someone to buy her business. “After 38 years of loving and working in fashion in the Palisades it’s time to retire,” Foster...
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Editor Threatened: Few Days Later Called a Racist
THREATENING MESSAGE: This editor received the following text message from a 310-765-7413 number on April 21: “Hey Sue . . .Active & sesh ready!!! “Sleep with one eye open (and then my address was listed). “Revenge is a dish best...
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