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Category Archives: Community
Tara Lipinski – Another Palisadian at the Olympics
Another Palisades resident will be at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but instead of competing, she was hired by NBC to help broadcast the games. Retired figure skater Tara Lipinski and her good friend Johnny Weir, also a retired figure skater, … Continue reading
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Beaches and Parks 4 All Group Opposes City Council Intentions; Releases Survey Results
Beaches and Parks 4 All is an alliance of citizens from Council District 11 who are fighting for continued access to beaches and parks for children and families. A virtual meeting was held on July 19 and statistics were released … Continue reading
Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Environmental
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Former Highlands Resident Johnny Hooper Will Play for USA Water Polo Team in Tokyo
When the Daily News profiled the U.S. Water Polo Team on July 3, the writer noted that Jesse Smith will lead the way “in his record-tying fifth Olympics.” In addition to Smith, a 38-year-old Pepperdine alumnus, four other players are … Continue reading
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What the Heck Are Those White Things?
A reader sent a photo of white plastic bollards that have recently been installed at several street corners in Pacific Palisades and wondered if this is to keep seniors and careless drivers from hitting the curb when they turn … Continue reading
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LA City Clerk Approves Draft of Petition to Recall Councilman Mike Bonin
(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Venice Current on July 13, and is reprinted with permission.) A petition for the recall of Councilmember Mike Bonin is approved for circulation, the Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk announced … Continue reading
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State Will Fund Potrero/PCH Pedestrian Bridge, Offering Pedestrian Access to the Beach
State Senator Ben Allen confirmed at the July 8 Community Council meeting that the state will budget $11 million to build a pedestrian bridge over PCH that connects Will Rogers State Beach with the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon. … Continue reading
Palisades Branch Library Repairs Are Finally Underway
Repairs have begun at the Palisades Branch Library, which was damaged by an October 2020 electrical fire. L.A. Public Library Public Relations Director Peter Persic wrote in a July 11 email to Circling the News: “Construction has begun, and crews … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Education
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Beach Parking Lots Have Already Been Analyzed for Housing the Homeless
The City Council voted 13-1 on a motion by Councilman Mike Bonin and Mark Ridley-Thomas to study the feasibility of using Will Rogers State Beach, Dockweiler Beach, LAX land and two city parks, Mar Vista and Westchester, as sites to … Continue reading
Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Homelessness
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Tree Trimming Set for Town’s Business District
The Pacific Palisades Business Improvement District (BID) is paying to have trees along major streets trimmed starting tomorrow, July 6, and continuing through Friday, July 9, in the business district of Pacific Palisades. Board Certified Master Arborist and Certified Tree … Continue reading
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Joe Halper, Understated Activist, Aids Residents
(Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission by the Palisades Americanism Parade Association.) By LAURA ABRUSCATO Contributing Writer Palisadian Joe Halper was surprised and delighted to learn he was named co-parade marshal for this year’s Fourth of July Parade. … Continue reading
Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Fourth of July
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