Category Archives: News

Vote Yes on Prop. 36 Say Mayors, Firefighters and Police

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Sue

A rally for “Vote Yes” on Proposition 36 was held at 10 a.m. on Abbot Kinney in Venice on September 30 with representation from nearly 100 people from a disparate population that included local businessmen, residents, parents and government officials. … Continue reading →

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The Simple Facts about Proposition 36

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Sue

“It’s a world upside down,” said Hypein Im, President & CEO, Faith and Community Empowerment. She was one of 10 speakers at a downtown event, this summer asking people to vote for Prop. 36. Representing many of the people in … Continue reading →

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Class of ’64 View Remains of Yacht Fire

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Sue

By STEWART SLAVIN The Palisades High School Class of 1964 Spartans went on a reunion dinner cruise on September 20. That evening they saw the spectacular aftermath of an explosion and fire that occurred two nights before aboard a 100-foot … Continue reading →

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Reporter Starts Next Phase of His Life

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Sue

I never pictured myself saying this, but three years of articles later, this will likely be my last in official capacity as Junior Reporter for Circling the News. It has been an honor to work with the wonderful Sue Pascoe … Continue reading →

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Scenes in Pacific Palisades

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Sue

NASTY INCIDENT AT EXERCISE CLASS: A woman took an a.m. exercise class in Jerry Blank’s studio on July 19. The teacher and two other students started bemoaning that because of Trump “democracy was ending.”  One of the women exercising asked, … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fentanyl Through Prop. 36

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Sue

When Proposition 47 passed in 2014 in California, possession of any drug, including heroin and opiates, became a misdemeanor. Then, fentanyl was basically unknown unknown on the streets. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection made its first bust of 22 … Continue reading →

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President Joe Biden Has Dropped out of the Race for a Second Term

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Sue

President Joe Biden dropped out of his run for a second term as President, releasing the letter (below) around 10:45 a.m. PST this morning, Sunday, July 21. He has faced pressure from members of his party after his debate performance … Continue reading →

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L.A. Times Caption and Headline Decried

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Sue

A July 2 L.A. Times Headline is misleading (“A plan to fund $1 million in security for Jewish spaces is amended after a protest in City Hall.”). After a large group of pro-Palestinian protestors blocked the entrance to Adas Torah … Continue reading →

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Legislators Voting on Last-Ditch Effort July 4 Eve: Call and Say “NO”

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Sue

The days before the 4th of July should be filled with last-minute details about what to serve at your BBQ, how many guests are coming, and how far in advance you can put out chairs along parade routes. California State … Continue reading →

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Homelessness and the Failure of Mainstream Media

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This article first appeared in CityWatch on May 23 and is reprinted with permission.) By TIM CAMPBELL The Constitution’s framers included a free press in the First Amendment for a reason. Newspapers played a critical role in the … Continue reading →

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