Category Archives: Community

Racing Winners Named at Local Pinewood Derby

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Sue

Many consider the Indianapolis 500 as the top car racing event of the year. There are some residents who may dispute that. Cub Pack 223 held its annual Pinewoood Derby race on May 16 at St. Matthew’s. There were 32 … Continue reading →

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Street Racing and RVs Addressed at PCH Task Force Quarterly Meeting 

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Sue

RV overnight parking and street racing continue to be a challenge, according to CHP and L.A. County Sheriffs. At the quarterly virtual meeting of the PCH Task Force on May 12, both enforcement groups voiced frustration. (LAPD and Santa Monica police were … Continue reading →

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Woman’s Club under New Leadership

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sue

Kathy Dunbar Later is the new Woman’s Club President and has exciting plans for the coming year. She told CTN that “The Woman’s Club has been dark for a year and we are bringing back as many traditions as we … Continue reading →

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Palisades-Malibu YMCA Expands Hours; Swimmers Can Access Early-Morning Lanes at PaliHi 

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Sue

The Palisades-Malibu YMCA has expanded its hours for members, making machines and weights available from 7 to 11 a.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Circling the News visited the gym on Friday and there were several … Continue reading →

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Calling 311: Does it Work? 

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Sue

My May 17 Musings contained an item titled “Twilight Zone,” sent by a reader who lives in the Palisades Riviera: “I thought you’d find this tidbit interesting and weird. My wife and I have discovered that L.A.’s all-purpose help line, 311, … Continue reading →

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Blood Donations Are Needed to Help Prevent Shortages

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Sue

Covid-19 fears and restrictions the past year has created a critical need for blood. Donations are needed now to help prevent shortages. According to the American Red Cross, “Blood donations are dropping. If this continues, we could face a potential … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: City Committee on Poverty and Homelessness Passes Bonin’s Motion

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Sue

Today, the City Committee on Poverty and Homelessness, chaired by Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, passed Motion 21-0350, drafted by himself and Councilman Mike Bonin that would explore the feasibility of using the beach parking lots and the parks to house the … Continue reading →

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Letter: Resident Points Out City Does Not Own Beaches

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Sue

Hon. Eric Garcetti, Mayor, City of Los Angeles Hon. Nury Martinez, President, Los Angeles City Council Hon. Mark Ridley-Thomas, Chair, City Council Homelessness & Poverty Committee (HPC) Hon. Kevin de León, Hon. Joe Buscaino, Hon. Monica Rodriguez & Hon. Nithya … Continue reading →

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Organizers Cancel Fourth of July 5/10K Races After Inaction by City Officials

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Sue

Covid-19 restrictions have been rapidly easing across Los Angeles County, but apparently not fast enough to save this year’s Fourth of July Will Rogers 5/10K Race. At the least, said Race Director and Co-Founder Bian Shea, it takes several months to organize … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Councilman Mike Bonin, Sports | 4 Comments

Design Review Board Meets Wednesday, Will Discuss Expansion Plans for 76 Station (Sunset at Via)  

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Design Review Board will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday, May 12. The public is invited to join. Board members Donna Vaccarino, Maryam Zar, Leah Cox, Paul Darrall, Sarah Griffin and Barbara Kohn will give a … Continue reading →

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