Category Archives: Community

Mystery Is Solved Re: ‘No Affordable Housing’ in the Palisades

Pacific Palisades residents were scolded and told by the City Planning Commissioners at an August meeting that they were elitist, that this town lacked affordable housing, and that residents needed to be shown the error of their ways. Even though … Continue reading

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Teenager Seeks Donations for Chase’s Care Club 

Palisades High School junior Chase Hill has started a donation drive for the homeless in this community by forming Chase’s Care Club. He knows there’s a great need right now, with the colder weather, and that winter shelters will not … Continue reading

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City Moves Forward with Digital Signs

If you like blinking signs and digital advertisements, you’ll love when the City installs them in the bus shelters at the corner of Carey and Sunset, the corner of Temescal Canyon and Sunset and in front of the high school … Continue reading

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A Local Gift Idea—Portraits of Hope Products

Buy a beautiful ring, umbrella, pet collar or cornhole board, while supporting Portraits of Hope. In 1995, Palisadian Ed Massey and his brother Bernie founded POH, using art and visual imagery in large-scale art exhibitions. The program allowed seriously ill … Continue reading

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YMCA Christmas Tree Lot Opens Tuesday, Offering the Freshest Selection in L.A.

The YMCA Christmas Tree lot will open tomorrow, December 1, offering quality trees ranging in size from table to more than 15 feet tall. Different-sized wreaths and garlands are also available. The lot will be open Monday through Friday from … Continue reading

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Amalfi Estates Supports Homeboy Bakery, Gives Out Their Thanksgiving Pies

Anthony Marguleas and the Amalfi Estates staff hosted their fifth annual Thanksgiving Pie Day on Tuesday. Marguleas purchased more than 160 apple and pumpkin pies from Homeboy Bakery, and they were stacked by the front door at his office on … Continue reading

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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Provides Hope 

If this Thanksgiving finds you feeling sad and upset by how Covid-19 is impacting our lives this holiday season, watch a recording of the annual Pacific Palisades Interfaith Thanksgiving service that was celebrated on Monday night. This uplifting service, which … Continue reading

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CRIME: Pacific Palisades and L.A.

According to a November 23 L.A. Daily News story (“Homicides in L.A. Top 300, most since 2009”), Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore had warned of a possible increase in crimes because budget cuts at the LAPD, passed by … Continue reading

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Pacific Palisades Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Will Be Held Monday Via Zoom

  One of the most inspirational events in Pacific Palisades is the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, hosted by the town’s clergy. The service this year will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 23, via Zoom. Annually for decades, … Continue reading

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Palisades Rotary Club Sponsors Toy Drive

The Pacific Palisades Rotary Club is hosting a holiday toy drive. All residents are invited to participate. The toys will go to families at the Salvation Army Westwood Transitional Village, a nonprofit organization helping families transition from homelessness to independent … Continue reading

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