Category Archives: General

Marquez Halloween Carnival Continues Long Tradition

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Sue

  Marquez Charter Elementary continued its long-standing tradition with its annual Halloween Carnival on October 22. Friends of Marquez President Caitlin Machol said the fundraiser dates “back well before any of the current parents can remember.”  This editor’s 31-year-old daughter … Continue reading →

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Zev Yaroslavsky to Sign Book on Sunday in Palisades

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Sue

Former L.A. County Supervisor and City Councilmember Zev Yaroslavsky will share stories and sign his new book Zev’s Los Angeles at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 22. The event will be held at a private home in the Palisades Alphabet … Continue reading →

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University of Florida President Ben Sasse’s Letter About Attack on Israel

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: University of Florida President  Dr. Ben Sasse sent a letter (below) to students and graduates following a vigil held on campus on October 9. The letter was reprinted in the Wall Street Journal on October 13. WSJ said … Continue reading →

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Potrero Pedestrian Bridge Satisfies California Coastal Commission Requirements

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Sue

The California Coastal Commission (CCC) has required that there be coastal access for George Wolfberg Park at Potrero. The CCC also had two other requirements for the new park: parking spaces and a restroom. Initially it was proposed that a … Continue reading →

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LM LA Chapter Faces Backlash Over Support for Hamas Attacks on Israel

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Sue

(This story was printed in the Westside Current on October 13 and is reprinted with permission.) Supporters of Black Lives Matter (BLM) spoke out against the organization this week, expressing their discomfort after various BLM chapters including Southern California issued … Continue reading →

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Local Men Return to Israel to Fight

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Sue

On October 10, the Israel Defense Forces said it called up more than 360,000 of its reserves in the wake of Hamas’ surprise attack. One of those returning to Israel was Daniel Kalmanovich, who has a dual citizenship. He had … Continue reading →

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Equinox to Move into Bay Club Space

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Sue

When the Bay Club, a fitness club located 17383 Sunset Boulevard, closed on May 31 after nearly 20 years in operation, it left a void for an upscale fitness entity in Pacific Palisades. It was reported September 27 Real Estate … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint-Rick Caruso Suffers Trans Political Symptoms

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Sue

  Most are familiar with the term transgender, but now Rick Caruso is the epitome of a new term, trans political. Transgender, according to the American Psychiatric Association is defined as “People who may pursue multiple domains of gender affirmation, … Continue reading →

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Ribbon Cutting Held for Highlands Elder Care Facility

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Sue

  PaliBu Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Ciela on October 3 in the Palisades Highlands. About a hundred members and guests enjoyed drinks and appetizers in the upstairs patio overlooking the Santa Monica Mountains. Ciela, which is … Continue reading →

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Gladstone’s Not Closing This Month: Will Remain Open for Two Years

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Sue

Numerous newspapers and television stories wrote that Gladstones, built in 1972, was going to close in October. It is not. And won’t, for at least two years. It has opened under new management and residents are invited down for drinks … Continue reading →

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