Category Archives: General

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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Auxiliary Parade Prizes Awarded to Veterans Gardens and Resilient Palisades

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Sue

In addition to having fun building and entering a float in the annual Palisades Fourth of July Parade, there was a chance to win one of two $500 prizes that are awarded annually by American Legion Post 283 Auxiliary. This … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Is a Carcinogen

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Sue

  Next time you “belly up” to the bar or go for that second glass of wine, you might want to know that alcohol is considered a carcinogen. When your body metabolizes alcohol, it breaks it down to acetaldehyde, which … 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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Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center Offers Public Swim

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Sue

  Swimming at the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center at Palisades High School just got cheaper on Sundays. Aquatics Director Brooke King has announced a special deal for families on Sundays. “Enjoy a special $16 flat rate for a family of … Continue reading →

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Book Donations Will Once Again Be Accepted

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Sue

  Starting on Wednesday, July 17 and on Wednesdays and Saturdays in July and August, gently read books will once again be accepted INSIDE the Palisades Library, 861 Alma Real. Volunteers will be available to accept gently read books between … Continue reading →

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“Orchids 101” for Beginners

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Sue

The Malibu Orchid Society Monthly meeting, which is held in Hart Lounge at the Community Methodist Church in Pacific Palisades, will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. The speaker will be Donna Ballard “A Culture Session: Orchids 101.” … Continue reading →

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Found Linens, Are They Yours?

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Sue

  This editor found these high-quality linens by Palisades Elementary School on June 30. There is a lovely tablecloth with matching napkins, a second intricately embroidered piece and what appears to be a small, fringed tablecloth. From the tags on … Continue reading →

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Sale of 4th of July Fireworks, Sane and Safe?

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Sue

In One America News, it was reported on July 7 (“Man Arrested after Giving His Son Fireworks that Set Two Homes on Fire”), that a Long Island father was arrested. Allegedly Karamjit Singh gave his 11-year-old son fireworks outside his … Continue reading →

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