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Category Archives: Community
New Playground Desperately Needed at Palisades Recreation Center
Although Pacific Palisades may be one of the richest communities in Los Angeles, its playground is not ADA accessible. Resident Steve Soboroff raised money in 1986 so that the current playground could be installed. Then, he was quoted as … Continue reading
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Letter–Participate in Pacific Palisades Centennial Publication and Buy a Blanket
(Editor’s note: Barbara Kohn, the president of the Pacific Palisades Historical Society, sent the following letter.) Dear Leaders of an HOA, Individuals, Organizations and Business owners, This is your chance to be part of the Pacific Palisades Centennial Publication. Please … Continue reading
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Westchester Residents Learn of Hotels Purchased for Homeless through Social Media
(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Westside Current on March 9 and is reprinted with permission. It is important story because it highlights that a City Councilman should work with residents and not hide decisions. At least one … Continue reading
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Expect Evening PCH Lane Closures Starting March 21
The Malibu Branch Feeder Realignment project, which was put out to bid in 2018, will finally begin construction on March 21. Work will occur on the northbound lane and shoulder of Pacific Coast Highway between Chautauqua Boulevard and Temescal … Continue reading
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Michelle Villemaire ‘Yarn Bombs’ the Village Green, Honoring National Women’s History Month
What do Pearl S. Buck, Mary Cassatt, Lucille Ball, Deborah Sampson, Helen Keller, Sally Ride, Harper Lee and Rose Gilbert have in common? They are among more than 60 women honored at the Village Green for Women’s History Month. Visitors … Continue reading
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Viewpoint: Please Fix Our Beautiful City
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
Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Viewpoint
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Give Blood and Receive a Free Box of Cookies
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
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
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
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
Posted in Books, Community
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