Category Archives: Community

Legislators Voting on Last-Ditch Effort July 4 Eve: Call and Say “NO”

The days before the 4th of July should be filled with last-minute details about what to serve at your BBQ, how many guests are coming, and how far in advance you can put out chairs along parade routes. California State...

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Outgoing PPCC’s President Zar’s Message

By MARYAM ZAR, PPCC President Emeritus The last couple of weeks have been exciting for me, as I’ve prepared to step away from my role as PPCC (Pacific Palisades Community Council) President, a position I’ve held twice in the last...

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Coastal Commission Received Bike Path Information in June

The cement bike path, that was part of the Marvin Braude Beach Trail Gap Closure Project, collapsed in early February. Water from heavy rains ran under the bridge and took out supports, closing the paved bike path at Will Rogers...

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Rotary Demotion Party Held

  The Palisades Rotary Club held its annual demotion party on June 26, at the Bel-Air Bay Club.  When a new president is selected for the upcoming year, the “old” leader is playfully demoted. In this case Hagop Tchakerian will...

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Portraits of Hope Asked to Participate in Nation’s 250th Anniversary

  Palisades resident Ed Massey and his brother Bernie received a May 30 letter from the National Park Service, National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA), asking to partner with Portraits of Hope (POH) for artwork for the 250th anniversary of...

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High School Student Sought to Help with Local Government

Resident and realtor Sue Kohl will step in as the Pacific Palisades Community Council President starting July 1. She is looking for a student, from a private or public high school, to serve as a “Youth Advisor” for the coming...

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If These Are Your Kids. . ..

A Palisades resident wrote: “We were driving past the entrance to the park [Palisades Recreation Center] at 7 p.m. and saw this group of kids setting off fireworks in the ‘bowl’ picnic area below the playground. We got this video...

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Bocce Awards Presented: Praise for the Program/Players

When asked how long she been playing bocce and why, the resident said she started playing about three years ago, “You meet so many people. It’s best community thing.” She continued, “You don’t have to have your own equipment, anyone...

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Santa Monica Problems Affects Neighboring Cities

Santa Monica Third Street Promenade and the Pier used to be a destination stop for people from Pacific Palisades. Store vacancy rates are now reported at 25 % by TheRealDeal. “With 73 of 97 ground-floor storefronts occupied and in the...

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Palisadian Miles Partain Qualifies for Olympics

Professional beach volleyball player Miles Partain will play for the USA in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Partain, 22, and partner Andy Benesh, 29, are ranked fourth in the world. The duo will be the youngest U.S. men’s beach team...

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