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Category Archives: Community
Park and Rec Updates: Potrero/PCH Bridge, Staff Shortages and Park Advisory Boards
Two items were of local interest at the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners meeting held electronically on November 4. Commissioner and resident Joe Halper asked for General Manager Michael Shull to give an update at the November 18 meeting … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Parks, Sports
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The Mike Bonin Recall Petition Process Is Legal
Circling the News is not advocating for or against a recall. This news blog has some of the smartest readers in Los Angeles, who we feel are able to make up their own minds about this political action. But … Continue reading
One Scary Redistricting Proposal: Splitting Pacific Palisades into Different Voting Districts
Pacific Palisades is currently in L.A. City Council District 11, represented by Mike Bonin; L.A. County District 3, represented by Sheila Kuehl; in State Assembly District 50, represented by Richard Bloom; and Congressional District 33, represented by Congressman Ted Lieu. Redistricting, … Continue reading
“Scoop on the Loop” Tradition Returns to Las Casas
A spectacular view, neighbors and ice cream made for a perfect way to celebrate community and the return of a long-standing tradition, the “Scoop on the Loop” ice cream social. South of Sunset Boulevard, Las Casas loops around, with no … Continue reading
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Traci Park Challenges Mike Bonin in CD-11 Race
In early July, when attorney Traci Park announced her candidacy for Los Angeles Council District CD 11 to run against sitting Councilmember Mike Bonin, she said: “LA has the highest poverty rate in California, and some of the highest … Continue reading
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Matt Rodman Is Named Rotary Businessperson of the Year
When deciding on the Businessperson of the Year, Pacific Palisades Rotary Club members require that this person must hold a senior-level management position in his/her company; has to live or work in Pacific Palisades; and must have demonstrated leadership within the Palisades and … Continue reading
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The Draycott Will Host the Eugene Levy Dinner Drawing
This Saturday at 4:45 p.m., the raffle for the dinner with Honorary Mayor Eugene Levy will be held at The Draycott in Caruso’s Palisades Village. Palisades Rotary Club members will be in attendance, not only to imbibe in The Draycott’s signature … Continue reading
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Palisades Y Executive Marla Ricketts Takes a New Position
Many residents have taken yoga class with Marla Ricketts at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, but now she’s leaving to pursue a new career path with Elevate Public Affairs. When her two boys were born (now 12 and 14), the native Angelino … Continue reading
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Epic Mega Cookies Are Awesome, and a Delicious Gift Idea
Your Circling the News editor recently received a surprise on her doorstep. She opened a beautifully presented package to find a large, pie-like Epic S’more cookie—which turned out to be “epically delicious.” It consisted of about a dozen cookies baked … Continue reading
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Praise for the Lutherans’ Inaugural October Charity Run
(Circling the News received the following letter on October 17.) I ran in the inaugural Octoberfest 5K race yesterday in the Palisades. I met Pastor Mike Lee, who was just back from running the Boston Marathon. He’s a lovely guy … Continue reading