Category Archives: General

Wyoming Versus Pacific Palisades Wyoming has Yellowstone Park and Old Faithful. Tourists come from all over the world to watch the water eruption. Traffic is miserable getting around Yellowstone just to observe the famous geyser. By contrast, by simply mixing...

–But MD’s Cannot Yet Prescribe It Medical marijuana, which comes from the cannabis plant, was legalized in California in 1996. But doctors, such as Stuart Silverman, a clinical professor at UCLA who focuses on fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, pain and osteoporosis, are...

Proposed Highlands Eldercare Facility Update The Pacific Palisades Residents Association will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, at the Santa Ynez Rec Center, 17005 Palisades Circle, to cover the latest updates on the proposed eldercare...

Parade Theme Deadline Is April 6 This will be the 71st annual Pacific Palisades Fourth of July Parade, and PAPA (Palisades Americanism Parade Association) is once again asking residents to submit a memorable parade theme. As everyone knows, a great slogan or catchphrase...

Vintage Spokesperson Melissa Darpino Responds Circling the News emailed Vintage Grocers spokesperson Melissa Darpino several times about the circulating rumors that the store on Sunset Boulevard which had been well-received by many residents was closing. CTN’s emails started in February...

Highland Fire Preparation Meeting Many people were horrified to watch the Camp Fire unfold in Northern California last November. More than 86 people died, 13,900 homes were destroyed and Paradise, a town of 27,000 residents, was decimated. The question many...

Clothier Lasts Six Months on Swarthmore March 24 will be the final day for Rachel Zoe, located in Palisades Village on Swarthmore. This was Zoe’s first retail space. A reliable source said the store had a six-month lease but decided...

Pro Bowl Tight End Throws the First Pitch There are two annual long-time traditions in this community: the Fourth of July race/parade/concert/fireworks and the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association (PPBA) opening-day pancake breakfast. Under sunny skies and amidst Santa Ana winds...

Residents Sought for PaliHi School Board If you have a teenager at Palisades Charter High School or if you are a member of Pacific Palisades and want to have more say in the educational process at PaliHi, consider running for...

Honoring National Women’s History Month “Spring arrives when the yarn goes up,” said resident Cindy Simon, who is co-founder of Dollies Making a Difference. The yarn she refers to is a yarn-bombing on the Village Green. Colorful blankets and strips...