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Category Archives: General
An Act of Kindness Appreciated
A reader wrote on February 6, that “I just wanted to share a story of kindness that just occurred.” She said that U.S. Postal Service imagery showed that her new driver’s license was supposed to be in Monday’s mail. “Our … Continue reading
Special Speaker for Rotary Club Tomorrow: “Dark Winds” Producer Wirth
John Wirth, Palisades resident and Executive Producer of Dark Winds, will be the featured speaker at the Rotary club meeting at Modo Mio, 15200 Sunset Boulevard. The doors open at noon, and Wirth will speak at 12:30. Dark Winds, … Continue reading
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Food Trucks Continue to Draw Controversy
There is a proverb “the road to hell is paved with good intentions,” which can be interpreted to mean that that good actions may have unintended consequences. On September 17, 2018, former Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 946, which is … Continue reading
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Thrive LA Poll Exposes City’s Struggles with Leadership, Homelessness, and Crime
(Editor’s note this story ran January 29 on Westside Current and is reprinted with permission.) By JAMIE PAIGE A recent poll conducted by Thrive LA has brought to light the deep-seated issues plaguing Los Angeles, including a significant decline … Continue reading
Palisades Represented at a Gaming Tournament in Chicago
by CHAZ PLAGER One year ago, exactly, I wrote an article about my experience at the premiere Chicago fighting game tournament Frosty Faustings. I enjoyed my time there immensely, and when I heard that Frosty Faustings XIV had begun … Continue reading
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Gates Security Back in Operation: Administrative Ruling Appealed
Gates Security is a popular and responsive private security company that patrols Pacific Palisades. The CEO of Gates is Scott Wagenseller. After a court administrative hearing ruling on October 17, Gates patrol license was temporarily suspended until January 15 CTN … Continue reading
L.A. City Budget Crisis Looms: Cuts Needed
An L.A. City budget update reported that the city’s revenues are $158 million below projections, largely because of tax revenue shortfall. The City is projected to overspend this coming year by $143 million according to a report by City Administrative … Continue reading
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Marguleas Selected Palisades Rotary Businessman of the Year
Anthony Marguleas, the founder and owner of Amalfi Estates, was selected to be the Rotary Businessman of the Year. He will be honored at a luncheon meeting at Modo Mio on Tuesday, January 23. In making the annual selection, Rotary … Continue reading
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VIEWPOINT: No on Prop.1
What if there were a proposition on the March ballot: Beautiful Sunsets and Foster Care for Kittens? Who is not for beautiful sunsets in California? Who would be against foster care for kittens? But like many California Proposition ballot … Continue reading
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Mindful Mondays at the Library
Certified meditation and mindfulness instructor Silvi Winthrop will offer sessions “Mindful Mondays” in the Palisades Library Community Room at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, January 22 and January 29. Please RSVP to silviwinthropcounseling@gmail.com for this complimentary program Winthrop received her … Continue reading
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