Category Archives: Community

Turkey Trot Unites Community on Thanksgiving

“It’s Time to Trot,” said guest announcer Dr. Dan Levi. After a two-year absence, almost 2,000 runners, spectators and friends agreed. Under sunny skies and warm weather, the 8th annual Turkey Trot was held Thanksgiving morning at the Palisades Stadium … Continue reading

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Interfaith 2022 Service Celebrates Joy in the Community

Pacific Palisades Clergy led the more than 100 residents in a journey of joy, inspiration and community at the 27th annual Interfaith Community Service on November 21 at the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine. Clergy from nine religious’ institutions in the … Continue reading

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Amalfi Estates Buys and Donates Homeboy Bakery Pies

Amalfi Estates Founder Anthony Marguleas and his staff hosted their seventh annual Thanksgiving Pie Day on November 22. “We’re so thankful to be in this community,” Marguleas said. “We do this to thank our friends and clients. “We’re thankful to … Continue reading

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June Capp, 108, Crowned Queen of the 90th Birthday Party

Resident June Capp, who turned 108 on May 17, was crowned queen of the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club 90th Birthday Party. The oldest Palisades male honored was 103, but wished to remain anonymous. The tradition of honoring the town’s nonagerians … Continue reading

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Palisades Recreation Center: Bocce Water Fountain and Trees

WATER FOUNTAINS: Circling the News posted a story about “Nearby Park Neighbors Under Attack: Resident Being Scapegoated,” on November 16. A resident responded by writing, “Hmmm, perhaps this is the reason the once wonderful water fountain and water bottle filler … Continue reading

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Electric Distribution Station Proposed for Marquez

  Los Angeles Department of Water and Power invites comments on its environmental impact review in connection with the construction of a proposed distributing station (DS-104) at 16931 Marquez Avenue. A scoping meeting will be held November 30 from 6:30 … Continue reading

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Kill the Messenger: California Elections Rock!

In an early musing, Circling the News questioned why it takes so long for California to have election results – it’s now Sunday, November 13, six days after the election and Los Angeles County is still counting, readers were quick … Continue reading

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Legion Auxiliary Donates Thanksgiving Gift Cards to Palisades Firefighters

Many may not realize that firefighters have to pay for their own meals while working a shift at a station. Generally, those on duty take turns shopping and cooking. “While many of us are celebrating Thanksgiving with family, our firefighters … Continue reading

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Toy Drive Sponsored by Palisades Rotary Underway

The Pacific Palisades Rotary Club is sponsoring a holiday toy drive for the Salvation Army Westwood Transitional Village. This is a nonprofit organization that is helping families transition from homelessness to independent living. Sought are new toys that are unwrapped. … Continue reading

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LA Election Results: Who Won? Who Knows?

  As the L.A. Country Registrar continues to count ballots from the November 8 primary, the only certainty is that it could take several days to declare a winner in many contests. It is really a shame that California, which … Continue reading

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