Category Archives: Environmental

Are Plastic Bags Really Recyclable?

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Sue

CHAZ PLAGER California Attorney General Rob Bonta made news in a November 2 press release when he said, “Most Californians are under the impression that plastic bags are recyclable.” He added, “California has banned single-use plastics, and we see the ‘chasing … Continue reading →

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Grow Your Own Vegetables in Containers

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Sue

If a resident understands the importance of growing their own food, which is free of pesticides and can supplement a healthy diet, a program, Container Gardening, will be held at the Palisades Library at 1 p.m. this Saturday, January 21. … Continue reading →

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E-Waste Recycling Event at Revere January 21

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Sue

There will be a free e-waste drop off from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., this Saturday, January 21, at Paul Revere Charter Middle School, 1450 Allenford Avenue. E-waste, or electronic waste is any form of electronic waste, such as computers, printers, … Continue reading →

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Water, Water Everywhere, Except when It’s Dry

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Sue

About 1.8 inches of rain fell on January 14, and the following two days about another 1.2 inches of rain fell, as measured in the rain gauge on Radcliffe Avenue. This brings the Palisades current total to about 16 inches. … Continue reading →

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True Drought or Bad Water Management?

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Sue

CTN has been keeping track of Pacific Palisades’ rain fall (with help from the late Ted Mackie) since 1942. Over the years rainfall has been relatively constant. The average rainfall in Pacific Palisades is 13.78 inches of rain, which has … Continue reading →

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Local Students Participate in the Forestry Challenge

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Sue

Thirteen students from Palisades Charter High School participated in the 2022 San Bernardino Forestry Challenge in November. The event was held at Hume SoCal in Green Valley Lake, and 93 students from 10 schools helped prepare a Forest Management Plan. “The kids … Continue reading →

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Bring a Gift, Get a Gift at the Library

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Sue

Palisades Branch teens are hosting a gift swap from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 17 at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. Residents are urged to bring any gently-worn, clean clothes, gently-used toys, unused holiday … Continue reading →

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Resilient Palisades Helping Gardeners Go Electric

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Sue

“We won’t rest until every gas blower is out of the Palisades,” said Resilient Palisades co-founder Ryan Craig. This coming Friday, December 9, RP is hosting a demonstration of top-of-the-line electric commercial blowers. Palisades residents are urged to ask gardeners … Continue reading →

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Update: Rain Report from December 2 and 3

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Sue

When this editor was working at the local newspaper, after every rainfall, the late Ted Mackie, who had a bicycle shop on Via de la Paz, would bring the precipitation total to the paper. “People are waiting for this news,” … Continue reading →

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Palisades High School Students Digging for Treasure? Maybe

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER Residents driving down Temescal Canyon Road, may have noticed what looked like a group of teens and a teacher digging. The group was near the bluffs, just below the alternative high school, digging before Thanksgiving vacation. Was … Continue reading →

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