Category Archives: Community

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 →

Posted in Community, Health | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Homelessness | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Community, Councilman Mike Bonin, Homelessness | 2 Comments

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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City Council Committee Hearing on Thursday Will Address Using Beaches and Parks to House Homeless

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Sue

On March 31, without alerting neighborhoods in City Council District 11, Councilmen Mike Bonin and Mark Ridley-Thomas sent the following motion (Council File 21-0350). The proposal seeks to provide temporary-style housing for the homeless at several sites, including Will Rogers State Beach, … Continue reading →

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

Tell LAPD Officials that Rusty Redican Should Be Our Town’s New Senior Lead Officer 

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Sue

Many residents have noticed that since January, when Michael Moore retired as the LAPD’s Senior Lead Officer for Pacific Palisades and Brentwood, we have had four temporary officers. All have been effective, but one reader emailed Circling the News on … Continue reading →

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Palisadians to Discuss ‘Heroes of the Maze,’ a Diesel Bookstore Virtual Event Thursday Evening

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Sue

Join Pacific Palisades residents Tessa and Chloe Smigla as they discuss “Heroes of the Maze” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, during a virtual story-time event. To register:  Click Here. The sisters are the adopted children of Palisadians Lisa … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Crawford Recalls 18 Eventful Years Working with Arnie Wishnick at the Chamber

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Sue

When Arnie Wishnick was executive director of the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, his “sidekick” was the ever-dependable Marilyn Crawford, who worked as his assistant for 18 years, until he retired in September 2018. Crawford told Circling the News that … Continue reading →

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Members of Community Council’s Executive Board Are Perturbed about City/County Inaction

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter on April 29 to County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilman Mike Bonin asking them, “Will you reject or withdraw any proposal to use the public state beach parking lots for … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Councilman Mike Bonin, Pacific Palisades Community Council | 1 Comment