Category Archives: Community

Viewpoint: Please Fix Our Beautiful City

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Sue

By CINDY SIMON I am returning from five days in New York City where I once again saw zero homeless tent encampments. What I did see were parks and green spaces being enjoyed by young and old. Benches filled with … Continue reading →

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Give Blood and Receive a Free Box of Cookies

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Sue

There is a great upcoming opportunity for all Pacific Palisades residents: give blood and receive a free box of Girl Scout cookies. The blood drive will be on Sunday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palisades … Continue reading →

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Palisades Centennial Celebration Is Now Set for May 7 

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sue

Our town’s year-long Centennial celebration began on January 14 when the Historical Society board members joined with members of the newly created Palisades Forestry Committee (a Community Council entity) to plant a ceremonial Coastal Live Oak on Founders Oak Island, … Continue reading →

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Learn How to Grow and Maintain Dahlias

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sue

  Pacific Palisades Garden Club will meet electronically at 7 p.m. on March 7 to hear Steve Hampson speak on “How to Grow and Maintain Dahlias.” (visit: pacpalgardenclub.org). Dahlias are a perennial that produces superb cut flowers. The flower, which … Continue reading →

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Amazon Is Shutting Stores, Ending Amazon Books in Caruso’s Palisades Village

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Sue

A reader sent Circling the News a March 2 story that has appeared on Reuters, USA Today and CNBC, noting that Amazon will shut 68 retail stores, including Amazon Books, 4-Star, and Pop-up Shops. The story states that closures will … Continue reading →

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Lack of LAPD Personnel Makes Traffic Enforcement Iffy

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Sue

  In February 27 Musings, Circling the News reported that Mike Bonin had announced that the City Council was making the city safer for pedestrians by lowering the speed limits on certain roads, including stretches on Palisades Drive. While it’s … Continue reading →

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Residents Urged to Speak about Vehicle Dwelling Parking Enforcement

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Sue

Resuming parking enforcement for vehicle dwellers will be heard at the L.A. City Transportation Committee meeting, tomorrow, March 1, at 3 p.m. Members of the committee include Councilmen Mike Bonin (chair), Paul Koretz and Joe Buscaino. The committee is considering … Continue reading →

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Parklet Controversy Returns: Mixing Diners and Automobiles

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Sue

In musings yesterday, Circling the News pointed out that Vida on Antioch Street now had a parklet. Three parking meters had been taken away, and tables, enclosed in a fence, had been set up in the street. CTN recalled in … Continue reading →

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Fire Station 69 Office Remodel Underway

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Sue

Long-time resident Nancy Klopper, who is active in several community organizations, secured a donation from the Palisades Anawalt for Fire Station 69 located on Carey and Sunset. “On one of my walks into town,” Klopper said. “I dropped into Station … Continue reading →

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Local Groups Work Concessions at Genesis to Raise Money

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Sue

It was another beautiful day at the Riviera Golf Club and Circling the News checked in with two groups who are working in concession stands at the Genesis Invitational Tournament. Members of the Woman’s Club are in a booth by … Continue reading →

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