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Category Archives: Community
Searching for the Mysterious ‘Julie B.’ in Pacific Palisades
BY BOB VICKREY Special to Circling the News The letter writer began her tribute to her favorite author with these words: “I am someone who fell in love with Pat Conroy almost 30 years ago. It started with ‘The Prince … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Community, Viewpoint
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Temescal Canyon Association Hosts Talk By Charles Hood on Zoom Monday Night
Charles Hood, the author of Wild LA and 15 other books and field guides, will speak to members of the Temescal Canyon Association, via Zoom, from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 21. Audience participation will be invited, and residents … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environmental
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Palisades Civic League Meets Monday
The Pacific Palisades Civic League will meet via Zoom on Monday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. because of the current stay-at-home, social distancing edicts. (The meetings are generally held the fourth Monday of each month.) This is a perfect opportunity … Continue reading
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Joan Sather and Susan Montgomery Sponsor July 4th Home Decorating Contest
Display your patriotism, decorating prowess or just have fun by entering the annual 4th of July Home Decorating Contest sponsored by local realtors Joan Sather and Susan Montgomery. After you’ve decorated your home, go to: Palisades4th.com and click on the … Continue reading
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Personal Delivery Devices for Restaurants May Soon Arrive in the Palisades
A personal robotic delivery device that looks like a beverage/food cooler on wheels may soon come to Pacific Palisades. Councilmember Mike Bonin’s transportation deputy Eric Bruins appeared before the Pacific Palisades Community Council on June 10 to answer questions about … Continue reading
Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Restaurants
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Palisades Garden Club Will Offer Virtual Tour on June 27
The Pacific Palisades Garden Club will have a Virtual Spring Garden Tour, “June Bloom, on Sunday, June 27, at 10 a.m. on Zoom –perfect for those who enjoy “armchair” gardening. Tickets are $15. Every spring, the Club invites residents to view … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environmental
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Condo Board Is Out of Touch with Seniors, Argues One Resident
Senior residents at Casa Gateway, a moderate-income senior and family condominium complex, located on the west side of Palisades Drive at Sunset Boulevard, believe their homeowners association is not listening to their concerns. The moderate-income housing for families and seniors was required of Highlands developers by … Continue reading
Cars/RV’s Used for Dwelling Produce Problems for Residents
The Covid-19 shutdowns and the “sunsetting” of City Law (SEC. 85.02. REGULATING THE USE OF VEHICLES FOR DWELLING) has led to a large number of people living in vehicles, including RVs. The City Law that is no longer enforced stated: … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Homelessness
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LETTER: Help Support Scholarships for PaliHi Students
(Rich Wilken, a past president of the Optimist Club, sent the following letter to Circling the News on June 4 and has allowed us to share it with the community.) I am writing to ask for your help. Our Optimist … Continue reading
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Agencies Meet to Address Fire/Homeless Concerns in Pacific Palisades Area
The recent Palisades Fire brought together City, County and State officials, because it spread through those jurisdictions that included City (the Highlands), the County (Topanga) and State parks (Will Rogers and Topanga). LAPD Captain Jonathan Tom, commanding officer of the … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents/Fires, Community, Crime/Police
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