Category Archives: Community

A-Team Clears the Roosevelt Tunnel under PCH

A plea went out Sunday night for volunteers to help clear the sand in the Roosevelt Tunnel. This is one of only two tunnels that allow pedestrians to travel under Pacific Coast Highway to safely access the beach from Santa … Continue reading

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Some People Cure Meat, Voters Asked to Cure Ballots

Many people have heard of cured bacon, but not everyone has heard the term “cure a ballot.” Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom reached out to everyone who might have had a ballot issue, to cure it, ASAP. At stake … Continue reading

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AUDIT! AUDIT! Everyone Wants an Audit of Homeless Programs

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in CityWatch on March 14 and is reprinted with permission click here.) By TIM CAMPBELL Over the past few weeks, we’ve read a lot about various reports, studies, and pending audits of homelessness programs … Continue reading

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LAHSA Plays “Who’s on First” with CTN

The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority played a Costello and Abbott bit, Who’s on First, with this editor. CTN initially sent emails to LAHSA on January 23, asking why Pacific Palisades was not supposed to count Will Rogers Historic Beach … Continue reading

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Money To Be Distributed at Palisades Optimist Club Tuesday Meeting

The Palisades Optimist Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at the Palisades Presbyterian Church at 15821 Sunset Boulevard.  Coffee, pastries and fellowship are at 9:30 am, brunch at 9:45 am and the meeting begins at 10 … Continue reading

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Numerous Events at the Library this Week

  If a resident has never attended an event at the library, take a look and select one. Most are free and the people are welcoming. The library is located at 861 Alma Real and unless otherwise noted, the events … Continue reading

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Anger Directed at Officers and School Misplaced

  Criminal activity and fighting by teens have caused anger to be directed at Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin and Palisades High School. Instead, that anger should be towards the teens exhibiting criminal behavior and the parents who are unwilling … Continue reading

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“Oh Happy Day!” PPBA Season Opens

Historically, the two happiest days in Pacific Palisades are the Fourth of July and Pacific Palisades Baseball Association’s (PPBA) opening day. Everyone seemed to be singing “Oh Happy Day, No more troubles and no skies of gray. . . .Oh … Continue reading

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Prop. 1 Supporters Include Construction and Utility Companies

On the California Official Voter’s guide, one can see which corporations/unions support Prop. 1, which is ostensibly for Mental Health Services and Veterans’ Care. That proposition supports “housing first,” which means building housing where people might get mental health, drug … Continue reading

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Dinner/Dance at Post 283 Welcomes Families

After a “sold-out” dance at Ronald Reagan Legion Post 283 in February, it’s time for the St. Paddy’s Day Bash, which will be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday March 16, at the Legion Hall, 15247 La Cruz … Continue reading

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