Category Archives: General

YMCA Egg Hunt a Spectacular Success

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: After CTN reporter Chaz Plager and photographer Rich Schmitt were kicked out of the Rec Center Egg Hunt by Director Jasmine Dowlatshahi before the event started. Plager reported “we weren’t kicked out of this one.” Schmitt added, “YMCA … Continue reading →

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Solar Eclipse Observed in Los Angeles

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Sue

Although it was only 58 percent of a total solar eclipse in Southern California, the astronomical event was widely observed. The Palisades Library patio was the site of a local viewing around 11 a.m. on Monday, April 8. Friends of … Continue reading →

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“Curb Your Enthusiasm” Final Episode Tonight

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Sue

Palisades resident Larry David (and why has he not been asked to be the town’s honorary mayor?), created Curb Your Enthusiasm in 2000. The final episode will air tonight on HBO. This Episode 10 of Season 12 is titled No … Continue reading →

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“A View from the Bridge” Takes this Theater a Notch Up

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Sue

Terrific. Terrific acting. Terrific direction. Terrific production. If you plan to see live theater this year, Theatre Palisades’ production of A View from the Bridge, which opened on March 29, is a must. Many might have attended prior shows at … Continue reading →

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“Singin’ in the Rain” Plays at Revere

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Sue

Time to support local youth who are engaging in worthwhile pursuits. Not only is it easy to do, but attending this show promises to be hugely entertaining. For the next two weekends, more than 40 Paul Revere Middle School students … Continue reading →

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It Is a Full Count for Thaddeus Collins

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Sue

Thad [Thaddeus] Collins, one of the four umpires working the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association (PPBA) this spring, has a unique perspective. He played for seven years in the PPBA, starting with Pintos, then Mustangs, Broncos and finally a year on … Continue reading →

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Pot Shots #10

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Sue

  (Editor’s note: A reader, who is a fan of Ashleigh Brilliant (creator of Pot-Shots), has worked out an agreement with CTN that gives this newsletter the permission to use copyrighted Pot-Shots. Potshots remain the property of Ashleigh Brilliant. To … Continue reading →

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Beautiful, Beautiful Music and the Concert Is Free

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Sue

Chamber Music Palisades, who features top musicians in Los Angeles and the world, will be performing a free concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the Pacific Palisades United Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz.  There is … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Week at the Palisades Library for Children, Teens and Adults

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Sue

The Saturday programing looks particularly interesting. First, residents can enjoy the Gluck Reed Trio at 11 a.m., grab a quick lunch somewhere in the village, such as DELIzioso Cinque on Monument (which offers soups, salads, sandwiches, and pizza by the … Continue reading →

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Letter: What about the Castellammare Pedestrian Bridge?

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Sue

  I am curious, with the discussions going on about a new bridge… why is there no comments or discussions tied to the bridge we already have in the Palisades in Castellammare? There must be some analytics on what that … Continue reading →

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