Category Archives: General

Hovde Elevates Quilting to an Art Form

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Sue

Melissa Hovde found that her latest quilt had made it into the finals of the national Hoffman competition last week. Hovde explained that the material company based in California, specified that quilters had to use five of different 15 pieces … Continue reading →

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“Songs and Dances” Presented by St. Matthew’s Music Guild

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Sue

St. Matthew’s Music Guild will continue its 39th season of concerts at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 10, with “Songs and Dances.” Soprano Holly Sedillos and tenor Jon Lee Keenan will be the featured vocalists, and will be accompanied by … Continue reading →

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Why Is California Still Changing Time?

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Sue

On Saturday night, November 4, clocks in California and in most of the United States were moved back an hour. One resident wrote, “Didn’t we in California vote not to turn clocks back?” In 2018, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition … Continue reading →

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Four Suspects Arrested after Violent Halloween Attack on 78-Year-Old Woman

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in Westside Current November 2 and is reprinted with permission.)  In a disturbing incident on Halloween night, a violent attack took place near downtown Santa Monica. At approximately 9:50 p.m. on October 31, 2023, the … Continue reading →

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L.A. Council Fast Tracking Large Digital Billboards

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Sue

Although Los Angeles City Council passed a 2002 Billboard sign ordinance to ban visual blight, it is now trying to sidestep that ordinance. Given that Los Angeles will be the site of some 2026 World Cup Soccer Games, and also … Continue reading →

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Rally to Show Support for Israel Held October 29

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER Despite being far across the world, the Israel-Hamas conflict is an issue whose effects have spread throughout the United States in visible and terrifying ways. Supporters of both sides have been attacked for espousing their views, and … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering L.A.’s Croissant King in France

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Sue

Maison Giraud, the French Restaurant that was located on Swarthmore in Pacific Palisades, was known for its croissants. A June 2012 L.A. Times (“Counter Intelligence: Maison Giraud in Pacific Palisades”) noted, “Maison Giraud has great French toast — brioche made … Continue reading →

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Property Owners May See an Increase in Homeowner’s Insurance

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Sue

Wildfires have always been part of life in California, going back to the indigenous tribes who lived here. According to the National Park Service, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians used fire to clear areas for crops and travel, … Continue reading →

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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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