Category Archives: Environmental

LETTERS: Endangered Plants and Surplus Ballots

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Sue

  Brauton’s Milkvetch Endangered A reader wrote regarding our September 29 story, “Power Pole Replacement Project Needed, But an Endangered Plant Is Threatened.” The story started, “Ironically, if the wooden power poles in the Santa Monica Mountains north of Pacific … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Geology/Dinosaurs/Earth, News | 1 Comment

Power Pole Replacement Project Needed, But an Endangered Plant Is Threatened

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Sue

  Ironically, if the wooden power poles in the Santa Monica Mountains north of Pacific Palisades caught fire, it would help propagate an endangered plant: Astragalus brauntonii, known as Braunton’s milkvetch. This interesting ecological situation came to light during last … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Environmental | 4 Comments

Resilient Palisades Hosts Community Meeting; Seeks Residents for Four Teams of Activists

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Sue

    In a well-run Zoom meeting on September 3, founders of Resilient Palisades were joined by about 30 community members. Co-founder Ingrid Steinberg said that the group’s goal is to address climate change and environmental degradation by working together … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, News | Leave a comment

Resilient Palisades to Hold Community Meeting on Zoom This Wednesday Evening

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Sue

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 →

Posted in Community, Environmental | Leave a comment

Standard Design Group, a One-Stop Landscaping Store, Opens on Temescal Canyon Road 

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Sue

The Standard Design Group, which has a landscaping store in Studio City, has opened its second shop in Pacific Palisades at 810 Temescal Canyon Road (across from Palisades High). “We do everything,” said General Manager Aaron Alvo. “We’re a one-stop … Continue reading →

Posted in businesses/stores, Environmental | Leave a comment

Early Morning Earthquake; Musings Questioned

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sue

4.2 Earthquake Hits Southland, Wakes Some The LAFD posted the following alert from spokesperson Nicholas Prange: “#EarthquakeMode; INC#0192; 4:45AM; Following the M4.5 #earthquake activity in the greater Los Angeles area (#SanFernando) at 4:29 AM, LAFD is, according to protocol, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime/Police, Environmental, Viewpoint | 1 Comment

Environmentally Speaking, Solmate Socks May Be a Solution

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Sue

What would you guess is the most needed or requested clothing item in homeless shelters? If you guessed underwear or socks, you guessed correctly. The Solmate Socks company, that was started in 2000 by Marianne Wakerlin, noted on its website … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental | Leave a comment

Healthier Air for $20 a Month? The Case for Eliminating the Use of Leaf Blowers by Our Gardeners

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Sue

Do you enjoy breathing particulate matter that has fertilizer, metals, gasoline, animal feces and pesticides?  If you asked, “What kind of question is that?” and responded, “Of course I don’t,” then it’s time to ask another question: Do you have … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Health | 5 Comments

Local ‘Red Tide’ Produces Spectacular Neon Blue Waves

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sue

Many people have noticed the current “red tide,” a brown layer of water just offshore along Pacific Palisades and Southern California beaches. Scientists say that it is caused by a “bloom” of phytoplankton, which are microscopic single-celled organisms that occur naturally in … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental | 1 Comment

The Great Oak Tree Mystery at the Recreation Center Is Solved

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sue

Circling the News published an April 28 story (“Eight Baby Oaks Will Fight for Survival on the Island at Palisades Recreation Center”) that speculated about the mysterious gardener(s) who planted the baby oak seedlings on the circular parcel in front … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Parks | 6 Comments