Category Archives: Community

Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness Addresses Affordable Housing

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness will host a community meeting on Monday, January 23, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. via Zoom. Brian Ulf, the board president of SHARE! (Self-Help and Recovery Exchange), will speak on “Homelessness and Affordable … Continue reading →

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Pacific Coast Highway across from Will Rogers State Beach Looks Trashy

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Sue

At the beginning of January, Circling the News asked readers if they had any resolutions or local actions, they’d like to see taken in 2023. One wrote: “Make the owners of the property on PCH between Potrero Canyon and Temescal … Continue reading →

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Library Offers Storytime, Intro to VR and Adult Painting

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Sue

The Palisades Library at 861 Alma Real has resumed full-time programming and there are opportunities on January 4, 7, 10 and 14, for toddlers, teens and adults. (310) 459-2754. BABY AND TODDLER STORYTIME, JANUARY 4 The next Baby and Toddler Storytime is 10:15 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Soderbergh’s Parking Plan Was Adopted by City

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Sue

It is a joy to walk through the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero. Ever since it opened on December 10, it has rapidly become a place to meet other residents for a gentle passage in the Canyon – an area … Continue reading →

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HO!HO!HO! Features Santa, Reingoats and a Tortoise?

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER As the days end earlier, the air gets colder, and the same five holiday songs seem to play over and over on the radio, only one conclusion can be reached: it’s time for Santa Claus to come … Continue reading →

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National League of Young Men Craft Blankets for Charity

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Sue

The Palisades/Brentwood Chapter of the National League of Young Men, Inc. (NLYM) recently participated in a philanthropy event for The Painted Turtle Project founded by Paul Newman. The high-school aged young men spent hours sewing blankets for children and folded and … Continue reading →

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Mike Lanning Named Citizen of the Year

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Sue

No resident has had more impact on youth in Pacific Palisades than Mike Lanning. It was only appropriate that he finally be recognized as Citizen of the Year for his nearly 70 years of devotion of helping to raise generations … Continue reading →

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Bring a Gift, Get a Gift at the Library

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Sue

Palisades Branch teens are hosting a gift swap from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 17 at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Residents are urged to bring any gently-worn, clean clothes, gently-used toys, unused holiday … Continue reading →

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Four Sparkplugs Honored for Significant Achievements

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Sue

It was a festive, upbeat night on December 8 when residents were honored for their important and impactful volunteer activities in the town. The ceremony, which included recognizing the Citizen of the Year, Golden Sparkplugs and Pride of the Palisades … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades’ Adam Sandler to Receive Mark Twain Award

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Sue

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present its 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Adam Sandler on March 19, 2023, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes … Continue reading →

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