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Category Archives: Community
Tom Hanks Offered the True Spirit of Giving
BY BOB VICKREY When my friend Katie owned Village Books in Pacific Palisades, local resident Tom Hanks was a regular customer and visited the store often. One year during the Christmas holidays, Katie told him that the store was...
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Gates Security Suspended Because the Word Ranger Used
Several readers sent this editor a query about Gates Security, a popular and responsive private security company that patrols Pacific Palisades. The CEO of Gates is Scott Wagenseller. The patrol license was temporarily suspended until January 15 after a court...
Posted in Community, Crime/Police
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15 Years Later, a Town Clock Was Installed
It only took 15 years for the idea to become a reality. Today, at 6 a.m., December 20, a town clock was placed at the heart of the Palisades commercial business district. P.R.I.D.E.’s Sam Rubin has championed this project from...
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Historical Society Hosts Salon at Mann House
Before World War II broke out, numerous prominent writers, artists and musical composers escaped from fascism and Nazi Germany. A number of them moved to Los Angeles and settled in Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica. Keeping in the tradition...
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GUSTAF SODERBERG – Best of the Best
This editor can think of at least five individuals or groups that should have been honored by the town/community council but have not. Either they have been overlooked or people were unaware of the contributions made. They still should...
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DICK LITTLESTONE: The Best of the Best
This editor can think of at least five individuals or groups that should have been honored by the town/community council but have not. Either they have been overlooked or people were unaware of the contributions made. They still should be...
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Library Offers Great Activities December 10-19
HEALTHY BRAIN HABITS Alzheimer’s LA will provide tips for keeping one’s brain healthy. There will be a discussion of age-related changes in memory and thinking. They will speak about the risk factors for dementia and ways to keep one’s brain...
Local Residents Start Fundraiser for Todd Tharen
Todd Tharen, an athletic presence in Pacific Palisades as coach, teacher and trainer, has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Tharen is scheduled for surgery this week. While the prognosis is good because the disease was caught early, he will need...
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Keeping the Town Clean with Help from Troop 223
Highlighting the acts of some dedicated youths often goes unnoticed, which is why the almost three hours of cleaning that some Scouts from Troop 223 did on October 14, should be recognized. Patrol leader Jack Itaya led a group of...
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St. Matthew’s Christmas Faire Raises Money for 15 Nonprofits
The St. Matthew’s Christmas Faire is an annual event sponsored by the Parish to raise money for its Outreach Partners. This was the Faire’s 32 year, and it was held on November 17. Everyone who attended agreed it was a...
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