Category Archives: Community

Community Council Announces 2025 Honorees: Jim Cragg Citizen of the Year

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Sue

Annually, the Pacific Palisades Community Council honors residents who have served and supported the community. On November 2, they announced the names of the 2025 Award Honorees. CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Selected as Citizen of the Year is JIM CRAGG. … Continue reading →

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Palisades YMCA Seeks Input from Residents

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Sue

  Palisades-Malibu YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley is seeking input from residents in shaping the future of the Lowe Family YMCA. Kirtley writes “The YMCA is rebuilding, and we want to hear from YOU! Join us for one of our … Continue reading →

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Calvary Palisades Presents a “Rise Together” Concert with Aodhan King

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Sue

Pacific Palisades residents are invited to connect and to celebrate with Hillsong’s Aodhán King, live at Calvary Palisades Gym from 5 to 8 p.m. on November 15, at 701 Palisades Drive. For tickets click here. Organizers write, “In the wake of the Palisades … Continue reading →

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Wolfberg Pedestrian Bridge Explained

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Sue

  Many people who listened to the Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting on October 23, 2025, wanted to renegotiate the idea that there should be a pedestrian crossing from the George Wolfberg Park to Will Rogers State Beach. Those people … Continue reading →

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Calling Pacific Palisades Seniors: Free Lunch

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Sue

A special “Trick or Treat” luncheon will be held for Pacific Palisades seniors from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, at the American Legion, 15247 La Cruz Drive. The event is free, but one must register to ensure … Continue reading →

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The Department of Recreation and Parks Doesn’t Head the City Library

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Sue

 It has been a real puzzler why Recreation and Parks City Manager Jimmy Kim has been pushing for a library at the Palisades Recreation Center. The Palisades City Library, which burned in the Palisades Fire, was adjacent to the Rec … Continue reading →

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Palisades Bowl Mobile Home Park’s Future Is Uncertain

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Sue

  The Palisades Bowl Mobile Home Park, which had about 350 residents in 170 homes prior to the Palisades Fire, still has not been cleared of debris. Worse, Bowl residents who had looked to the state, county or city for … Continue reading →

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Republican Club Meeting Features Former Sheriff Villanueva

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Republican Club is hosting a members’ meeting with a keynote address by former Sheriff Alex Villanueva from 2:45 to 5 p.m. on Sunday October 26, at the Elks Club, 1040 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica.  Everyone is welcome … Continue reading →

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Governmental Officials to Palisadians: “We Don’t Know Nuthin”

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Update: Senator Ben Allen’s office reached out to CTN on October 21 and said “This was an effort led by the Budget committee which we were not involved with. Happy to delve further into it however.” CTN asked … Continue reading →

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Come Give the Temescal Mural a “Bubblebath”

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Sue

The Temescal Canyon Mural, which was started in 1983 by Palisades Charter High School students Kat Kozik, David Strauch, Jennifer Wilsey and Cathy Salser, needs restoration. Led by Kozik and Salzer, money has now been raised to start the project. … Continue reading →

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