Category Archives: Community

Sinkhole at Monument and Swarthmore Reappears

A sinkhole at Monument and Swarthmore, which has been paved over twice, has reappeared. A resident wrote Circling the News: “I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, yet, that the west side of Monument at Swarthmore is collapsing again. This issue is very … Continue reading

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Caruso Receives Permit to Expand Swarthmore Sidewalk into Existing Landscaping

A reader wrote to Circling the News on August 15: “Did you notice that Caruso has removed the landscaping along Swarthmore in front of Porta Via? He seems to be widening the public sidewalk to accommodate more even more outdoor tables … Continue reading

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Planning Commissioners Received Incorrect Information about Low-Income Housing Here

All the local governing boards in Pacific Palisades, Waldorf School members and the Self-Realization Fellowship, as well as numerous residents, objected to the proposed 60’9” mix-use development at the former Jack-in-the-Box site on western Sunset, because of size and lack … Continue reading

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Resilient Palisades to Hold Community Meeting on Zoom This Wednesday Evening

Marie Steckmest, the founder of Palisades Cares in 2006, advocated for reusable bags, composting, gardening, recycling and community service activities in Pacific Palisades. She carried on the crusade for more than a decade and was named the 2008 Citizen of … Continue reading

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Viewpoint: Who is Dr. Melina Reimann Abdullah? The Controversial Co-founder of Black Lives Matter LA

When Councilman Mike Bonin hosted a virtual town hall on August 10 (“Reimaging Public Safety”), one of the key speakers was Dr. Melina Abdullah, the co-founder of BLM-LA (Black Lives Matter LA) and former department chair of Pan-African Studies at … Continue reading

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Commissioners Approve Jack-in-the-Box Project Despite Community Opposition

The City Planning Commission today approved construction of a controversial residential/commercial building on west Sunset, despite widespread opposition from residents and various organizations in Pacific Palisades. The proposed development would be a five-story, 60-ft.-high, 32,225-sq.ft. mixed-use building with 39-dwelling units. (The … Continue reading

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Palisades Farmers Market Will Reopen Sunday on Swarthmore and Antioch

Melissa Farwell, director of coordination and development for Raw Inspiration, said Tuesday that the Palisades Farmers Market would reopen this Sunday at two locations near the Village Green. The popular market launched 20 years ago, has been closed since mid-March … Continue reading

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Melvoin’s Office Says PaliHi Pool and Palisades Farmers Market Could Reopen Shortly

After posting a Musing on August 17 (“LAUSD HOLDS COMMUNITY HOSTAGE”), your CTN editor reached out to LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin. His Chief Advisor and District Director Allison Holdorff responded on August 19 that the pool and farmers market … Continue reading

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Around the Town: Bottles for Babies; Jack in the Box; Business Block Building

Local Recycling Effort, Bottles for Babies, Will Shut Down on August 31 Francesca Chase, who started a recycling program  called Bottles for Babies, will cease its operation on August 31. “It is with heavy heart I announce that due to … Continue reading

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Councilman Mike Bonin Hosts Virtual Town Hall on “Reimagining Public Safety”

Six panelists spent the first hour of Councilman Mike Bonin’s town hall on reimagining public safety explaining how the majority of people in Los Angeles support defunding the police. The panelists at the Zoom meeting were Dr. Melina Abdullah, Professor Michele … Continue reading

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