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Category Archives: General
George Wolfberg Park Bathrooms Fixed: Sewer Line Blockage
The George Wolfberg bathrooms at Potrero are state-of-the-art. One presses a button to enter. A friendly voice tells a patron they have 10 minutes to finish their “business.” The bathroom cleans itself after every 30 uses. There is a nozzle … Continue reading
Potrero Pedestrian Bridge Challenged by Rim Residents
Many of the people opposing the Potrero Pedestrian Bridge are Canyon Rim residents, who claim they have never heard of the bridge. A bridge has been envisioned since at least 1985 and was in the final EIR* done for Potrero. … Continue reading
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Take a Tour of the Villa Aurora
The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club is hosting a docent-led tour of Villa Aurora. People are asked to assemble at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 7, for a 3 p.m. tour. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to PPDC and the … Continue reading
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Evening of Honor Recognizes Medal of Honor Recipients
An Evening of Honor was held on November 18 to recognize five Medal of Honor recipients at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283. Two men had received medals for their actions during the Vietnam War: Specialist 5 James C. … Continue reading
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Councilmember Traci Park’s Promises to Visit Tramonto: Hears Residents Concerns
Councilmember Traci Parks Planning and Transportation Deputy Jeff Khau said at the November 15 hearing about the Tramonto Slide that “The Councilwoman was satisfied that all the neighbor’s concerns had been addressed.” One resident wrote “That was a polite way … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Pie Day Celebrated at Amalfi Estates
Anthony Marguleas and the Amalfi Estates staff hosted their seventh annual Thanksgiving Pie Day on November 21. Marguleas had purchased more than 100 apple and pumpkin pies from Homeboy Bakery, and they were stacked on the table at the Amalfi … Continue reading
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Pot-Shots to Appear on CTN
(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
FACT or BS: The Tramonto Landslide Cannot Be Fixed Because of Land Alteration
FACT or B.S. the Tramonto Landslide cannot be fixed because it would be a violation of the Coastal Act. In researching the Tramonto slide in the Castellammare region of Pacific Palisades, CTN found a 2010 document that had been done … Continue reading
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Fall Golf Camp for Juniors Available November 20-24
Here’s an idea to get your pre-teens and teens away from screens during the upcoming Thanksgiving school holiday. Sign them up for golf camp. Learning this sport as a youth is something they can play the rest of their … Continue reading
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What Is It? #3
This is a batter whisk used in a bread and pastry making process. It needs a hard stiff wood for best work. The most popular wood for this was wenge. Hand whisks were replaced in bakeries and in many homes … Continue reading
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