Category Archives: Community

Evelyn Smith Leaves $343,000 Bequests to Two Local Groups

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: A long-time Via de la Paz resident, Evelyn Smith, has bequeathed   $343,000 to Theatre Palisades as well as the Friends of the Palisades Library. She also donated a similar amount to several other nonprofit groups outside of … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Rotary Club Topic: “History of Water in L.A.” 

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Sue

Jack Feldman, a member of the executive board of Water and Power Associates, an organization dedicated to educating the public, politicians and media on water and energy issues affecting Southern California, will be the speaker for Palisades Rotary on Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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A Local Victory: City Beaches and Parks Are Not Feasible to House Homeless

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Sue

The City of L.A.’s Chief Administrative Officer recommended on Tuesday that the city not pursue tiny homes or safe camping sites at Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades, at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, or at a … Continue reading →

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Will Rogers Beach a Valuable Resource for All Angelinos

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: On May 26 Councilman Mike Bonin co-proposed using parking lots at two popular beaches — Will Rogers State Beach and Dockweiler — a parking lot at the Marina del Rey Boat Ramps and two Recreation Centers to house … Continue reading →

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PaliHi’s Julia Abbott Places Second in the Optimist International Oratorical Contest

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Sue

Palisades High School senior Julia Abbott placed second in the 2021 Optimist International Oratorical World Championships that was streamed live on July 23, earning $10,000 in scholarship money. The Brentwood resident spoke on the theme “Healing the World with Optimism,” … Continue reading →

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Cryptocurrency Billionaire Purchases $83 Million Riviera Home from Palisades Developer 

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Sue

Spec developer and Palisades architect Ardie Tavangarian has sold a 20,000 sq.-ft, six-bedroom mansion with 18 bathrooms on one acre in the upper Riviera section of Pacific Palisades for $83 million. The only pricier sale this year in California was … Continue reading →

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Hyperion Plant Suffers Near Catastrophic Event

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Sue

When water started backing up in the headwaters of the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant on July 11, back-up systems went into operation, according to public spokesperson Elena Stern, but it wasn’t enough. “There was more debris than we’ve ever seen … Continue reading →

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Veteran Community Activist Barbara Kohn Leads the Palisades Historical Society

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Sue

Barbara Kohn, who moved to Pacific Palisades in 1965, became president of the Pacific Palisades Historical Society on July 1, succeeding the long-serving Eric Dugdale. Kohn said she looks forward to overseeing the town’s 100th birthday celebration next January 14-15 and the … Continue reading →

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The Draycott Hosts a Special Dinner/Wine Tasting on Tuesday

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Sue

  To kick off a new ongoing wine dinner series, The Draycott at Palisades Village will host a special dinner and wine tasting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3 with Peter Stolpman, owner of the Stolpman Vineyards. The cost is … Continue reading →

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Palisades-Malibu YMCA Update: Volunteers, Hours and Employment

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Sue

Palisades-Malibu YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley told Circling the News that 10 volunteers showed up on Thursday to help prepare and hand out groceries to 50 recipients at 821 Via de la Paz. “The amount of gratitude from the participants … Continue reading →

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