Category Archives: Environmental
Just “Singin’ in the Rain”
The Genesis Invitational people were probably happy they weren’t “Singin’ in the Rain,” to end the annual golf tournament held at the Riviera Country Club on Sunday afternoon, February 18. The rain did start that evening, and included heavy downpours...
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Ferrer, L.A. County Health Department Sued over Needle Distribution
The Santa Monica Coalition founders announced on February 15, it has filed a lawsuit against County Health Director Barbara Ferrer, the Los Angeles County Health Department, and the Venice Family Clinic (as a real party of interest), in connection with...
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Orchid Lovers and Growers Invited to Learn about Pests
The Malibu Orchid Society, based in Pacific Palisades, will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, in Hart Lounge in the Community Methodist Church, 801 Via De la Paz. Speaker Bill Gunning, Ph.D., a master...
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Garden Club Will Meet February 5: Beneficial Insects
The Pacific Palisades Garden Club will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 5. This meeting should be of special interest to any resident who doesn’t want to use pesticides in controlling common pests. Kyra Rude,...
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Updated Rain Report through January 22
Different storm fronts brought moisture to the southland. The weather system that moved in Saturday, January 20, produced light rain overnight and left .5 inches of rain in the gauge on Radcliffe. A new storm moved in late that...
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Orchids in Mystery Literature Discussed January 16
Arthur Pinkers will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Malibu Orchid Society at 7 p.m. on January 16, Community Methodist Church, Hart Lounge. Pinkers topic will be “Orchids in Mystery Literature.” Orchids have always had a...
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E-Waste Accepted at Revere on January 20
Many residents may have received new electronic items over the holidays and are unsure of what to do with the old items. Do not throw them in the black or blue bins because they will end up in landfill. A...
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How to Recycle a Christmas Tree
REQUEST A TREE COLLECTION: LA Sanitation & Environment has curbside collection for Christmas trees. There are three ways to request a tree collection. Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 Visit MYLA311 website and create a “Bulky Items” ticket...
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Diseases Can Be Traced to Sugar Consumption
Mitochondrial damage is a major contributor to ischemic heart disease and stroke; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; trachea, bronchus, and lung cancers, and type 2 diabetes. What causes the damage to the mitochondria, which is responsible...
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Storms Provide High Surf/Rainfall
Pacific Palisades rainfall season starts on July 1 and runs through June 30. The annual average in Pacific Palisades is 13.78 inches of rain. The area is well on its way to making its average after the December 22...
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