Category Archives: General

Time to Stock Up on Thin Mints  Finally! It has been a full year, but the waiting is over. Girl Scout cookies are once again available. Flavors available this year include Girl Scout S’mores (a new entry), Thin Mints, Samoas, … Continue reading →

Homeless Count; Program Planned The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count took place over three days this week in areas throughout Los Angeles County. The count is needed in order to receive Federal money through the U.S. Department of Housing and … Continue reading →

Potrero Park Groundbreaking: Final Take? Another groundbreaking ceremony was held in Potrero Canyon on the afternoon of January 22. About 20 people, including residents, Community Council board members and L.A. City officials, celebrated the start of the completion of the … Continue reading →

Castellammare Beach Cleanup Thanks to one resident and his family, the beach at Castellammare is on its way to being pristine. Shaun Bryant wrote on Nextdoor on December 30. “This morning, my wife, my son and I went down to … Continue reading →

  Oratorical Contest for High School Students If you have a high school student who likes to speak or is interested in government, specifically the constitution, this contest may appeal to them. Since 1938, the national American Legion has sponsored … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Exceptional Homes on Woman’s Club Tour Three sets of Pacific Palisades residents supported nonprofits in the community by opening their homes for the 33rd Annual Woman’s Club Home Tour. The tour, which had to be postponed in November because of … Continue reading →

Maryam Zar Seeks Your Vote Maryam Zar, the Pacific Palisades Community Council chair emeritus, who has been serving as a 50th Assembly District delegate, is seeking support in the coming election. Delegates attend the annual State Democratic Convention, network with other … Continue reading →

Civic League Agenda      The Pacific Palisades Civic League will meet on Monday, January 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Tauxe Hall at the Community United Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. The public is invited. The agenda has four … Continue reading →

Temescal Proposed as Dumpster Location Eight large garbage dumpsters are proposed for Temescal Canyon Park, just below the alternative high school. The current park maintenance yard at the Palisades Recreation Center, where they have been located, will be closed. In … Continue reading →

 Petko Kadiev: Painter, Illustrator and Designer Longtime Palisadian Petko Kadiev died on January 5, 19 days short of his 94th birthday in the loving care of Eva-Maria and his daughter Anya and son Dimitri. Petko and Eva-Maria Kadiev’s house is … Continue reading →