Category Archives: Community

Uplifters Centennial in Rustic Canyon Is Exciting and Community Oriented

More than 120 people gathered Tuesday in the beautifully restored Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Library for the unveiling of a time capsule placed in the building’s cornerstone exactly 100 years ago by the Uplifters Club. Local historian and long-time Rustic … Continue reading

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Community Council Does Not Have Standing with City: New Officers Announced

Joe Halper, who served for close to five years on the Board of Commissioners for L.A. Recreation and Parks and for seven years on the West L.A. Planning Commission, dropped a bombshell at the Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) meeting … Continue reading

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Supervisor Lindsey Horvath Opens Link of Bike Trail

L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath opened the newly constructed .6-mile path of the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to the public on May 24 at a ceremony held by Will Rogers Beach Lifeguard Headquarters. Prior to construction, Palisades residents know that … Continue reading

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Give Yourself a Me–Treat on June 4

It is the end of the school year, which means parties, graduations, planning vacations and camps and STRESS. Alison Burmeister of Balanced Beauty and Kathy Katims of Saved by a Story, are offering a me–treat, as a way to destress, … Continue reading

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Chautauqua Medians Will Be Redone by PRIDE

A resident wrote Circling the News: “Do you know anything about why and by whom the plants in the planting strip on Chautauqua where it meets Sunset were dug up, twice? “The space is now empty except for some weeds.  The … Continue reading

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Palisadian Wally Hasting Recognized with Honor Flight

Wally Hastings, who graduated from West Point, served in Korea and two tours in Vietnam, was recognized for his service to the country through Honor Flight. Honor Flight is a nonprofit, created in 2005 by Jeff Miller and Earl Morse … Continue reading

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Twenty-three Palisades Nonprofits Receive Grants from Woman’s Club

Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club continued its long-standing commitment to philanthropy by awarding grants to 23 nonprofits that are located in Pacific Palisades or serve the community. Over the decades, the club has awarded more than $1 million in grants to … Continue reading

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Visit Fire Station 69 on Saturday: It’s Fire Service Recognition Day

One of the most fun days of the year for Pacific Palisades families will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, May 13. In Los Angeles, the second Saturday of each May is designated as Fire Service … Continue reading

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Two Exciting Speakers Slated for Pacific Palisades on Tuesday

    Optimist Club Welcomes Dr. Ericka Gair Dr. Ericka Gair, who joined the Pacific Palisades Medical Group in 2021, will be the speaker for the Optimist Club that will meet at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at Janes … Continue reading

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Illegal Dumping on Temescal Costs Taxpayers

Illegal dumping of wood and other items on Temescal Canyon Road just below the “continuation” high school at Palisades High School continues to cost the City (and taxpayers) money to have items removed. The Temescal sidewalk, just below the “continuation” … Continue reading

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