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Saint Matthews Parish to Resume Services on Bienveneda

The Parish of Saint Matthew enthusiastically announces that weekly worship will resume at its home location at 1031 Bienveneda Avenue in Pacific Palisades beginning October 19 at 10:00 AM. This return marks another significant milestone since the Palisades Fire for … Continue reading

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FireAid Goes on Giving . . .to Nonprofits

  Pali Strong Founder Larry Vein has come under extreme scrutiny from local residents about receiving half million dollars in FireAid money. People say the Highlands resident never participated in any Pacific Palisades community programs, such as community council, Rotary, … Continue reading

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Lack of Public Hearings about Gladstones? Blame Trailer Bill AB 178

Palisades residents and the Pacific Palisades Community Council were upset about the lack of public hearing given the redevelopment of Gladstones and the parking lot, and expressed that dismay at a California Coastal Commission hearing on October 8 in Redondo … Continue reading

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The Palisades Dolphins Beat Venice 56-54 in a Nail-Biter

Although the Palisades Dolphins came away with a victory on Friday night at Venice, remaining undefeated, Coach Dylen Smith was not satisfied with his players’ performance. “The score was close, way too close,” Smith said. “We left at least four … Continue reading

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Palisades’ Road to Recovery: an AirTalk Live Event

After the January fires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades leveled more than 12,000 homes and businesses, the two communities are still grappling with the lingering effects of the disaster and trying to find ways to move forward. Air Talk host … Continue reading

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LETTER-LAFD After-Action Report Incomplete

Having skimmed through the LAFD 70 page after action report it is clear we need an independent report with exact times and participants. We know LAFD’s response was neither rapid nor ongoing with the bulk of the ground crews pulled … Continue reading

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Mental Institution Will Open … with an Ocean View

  Palisades resident and Santa Monica commercial business owner, John Alle wrote to CTN about the mental health facility that is slated to open in Santa Monica at 413 and 425 Ocean Avenue and has ocean views. “Forty-seven units are … Continue reading

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State Insurance Commissioner Lara Under Investigation

  Ricardo Lara is under investigation by the California Fair Political Practices Commission for taking trips on tax payer dollars. A KGO-TV investigation showed that he had expensive receipts from at least a dozen trips including paying for significant security … Continue reading

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Community Council Asks Horvath and Allen to Request a Waiver for Gladstones

  Many Pacific Palisades residents are displaced after the Palisades Fire destroyed their homes, and announcements regarding the Coastal Commission hearing on October 8 may not have been mailed or received in a timely manner. The project on the agenda, … Continue reading

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Chamber Concert Will Feature New Hollywood String Quartet

Chamber Music Palisades first concert of the new season will be held this Wednesday, October 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, at San Vicente and Bundy.  Free parking is available off Bundy. Co-founder of Chamber Music Palisades Susan … Continue reading

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