Category Archives: General

Options for Dealing with Those Arrested

Homeless Are Often Incarcerated for Crimes The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness presented two speakers at a community meeting on April 1 at the Palisades Library community room. The topic was “The criminal justice system, and persons with mental … Continue reading

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LADWP: Sierra Snowpack Is 171 Percent of Normal

Record Rains and Heavy Snow Boosted Total Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) hydropgraphers performed the final snow pack survey for 2019 in the state’s eastern Sierra Mountains. In an April 12 press release, a spokesperson said the … Continue reading

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It’s  Spring Break and the Kids Bored?

Send Them to a Free Film at the Library “Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse” will be screened at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, at the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real. The running time for the PG movie is … Continue reading

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Latest Happenings around Pacific Palisades

Newsy Items: Gossip and Facts Thanks to Lou Kamer:            A resident contacted Circling the News today (April 12) and wrote, “Kudos to Lou [Kamer]. We now have a three-way Stop at Albright and Via de … Continue reading

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Malibu Orchid Society to Hold Fundraiser

Auction, Sale Set for Woman’s Club April 16 The Malibu Orchid Society will hold its annual auction fundraiser on Tuesday, April 16. Previews begin at 6:45 p.m., with the auction to begin at 7:15 p.m. at the Pacific Palisades Woman’s … Continue reading

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Palisades Honorary Mayors Honored in Hollywood

Billy Crystal Adds Footprints at Chinese Theatre By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News One of Pacific Palisades’ two current honorary mayors now has foot and handprints in the courtyard of the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The other co-honorary … Continue reading

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Chamber Music Palisades Concert April 16

L.A. Philharmonic Brass Stars to Headline Members of Los Angeles Philharmonic’s brass section will perform at Chamber Music Palisades’ final concert of the season at 8 p.m. on April 16 at St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda Ave. Principal trumpet Tom … Continue reading

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Wishnick Is Rotary’s Business Person of the Year

Wishnick Honored for Business/Community Service It was unanimous among Pacific Palisades Rotarians that Arnie Wishnick should be named the 2018 Rotary Business Person of the Year. The much-beloved Wishnick served as Chamber of Commerce executive director from 1993 until August … Continue reading

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EDITORIAL: Let’s Hear the Councilman’s Secret Plans

Bonin Does What Politicians Do Best: Deflect On April 8, City Councilman Mike Bonin’s Facebook page proclaimed, “Yes, I am in favor of taking care of our seniors! A handful of critics are claiming to have uncovered emails showing I … Continue reading

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Landscaping Invites Us to Spend More Time with Nature

Palisades Garden Club Tour Offers Six Gardens By LIBBY MOTIKA and LAURIE ROSENTHAL Photos: Tom Hofer Special to Circling the News Embark on this year’s Pacific Palisades Spring Garden Tour, and discover beautiful gardens in Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Brentwood. … Continue reading

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