Category Archives: General

Alan Eisenstock Presents “Royal” Songs

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Sue

(Editor’s note: When Palisadian Alan Eisenstock is not researching and writing one of his nonfiction books (18 thus far!), he pursues what he calls “a crazy labor of love side project” that he started in mid-March: sending a weekly Covid-themed … Continue reading →

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Déjà Vu? Computer Glitches Delay Voting at the Palisades Rec Center Today

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Sue

The only Voting Center in Pacific Palisades, at the Rec Center, once again experienced computer difficulties Friday morning when it opened for early in-person voters. One resident sent Circling the News a photo of a sign at 10:20 a.m. that … Continue reading →

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Senior Alliance to Hold November 12 Zoom Meeting

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Senior Alliance, which was meeting twice a month not only to discuss matters that affect the town’s seniors, but also for camaraderie, had to discontinue these meetings back in mid-March. The first meeting since the Covid-19 shutdown … Continue reading →

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Chautauqua/PC Intersection Comes Under Close Scrutiny–At Long Last

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Sue

Representatives from Caltrans and the L.A. Department of Transportation hear more complaints about traffic flow at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway, Chautauqua and W. Channel Road than any other intersection in the area. The major problem involves motorists who drive … Continue reading →

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Voting in the Local/National Election

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Sue

VOTE IN PERSON: L.A. County has only one voting center in Pacific Palisades: the small gym at the Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real Dr. It will open this Friday and remain open through Election Day. Daily hours are 10 … Continue reading →

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Obit: Al Green, Bay Pharmacy Owner

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Sue

Al Green, a past owner of the Bay Pharmacy in Pacific Palisades, passed away on October 19. He was 95. Albert Greenberg was born on September 26, 1925, in Los Angeles and raised in Boyle Heights, where he was a … Continue reading →

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Readers React to Suggested New Colors for Town’s Historic ‘Pink Building’ on Sunset

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Design Review Board will meet on Zoom next Wednesday, October 28, to finalize its recommendation regarding what color to paint the historic Business Block building in the heart of town. The DRB has been working with TOPA … Continue reading →

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Voting Box Damaged outside Baldwin Park Library

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Sue

The Los Angels Country Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan and L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis acknowledged that on October 18, a Vote by Mail Box Drop Box located outside the Baldwin Park Library on Baldwin Park Boulevard was damaged by fire. … Continue reading →

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Election 2020: Voting Concerns and Updates

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Sue

1. A Ballot Is Addressed to an Adult Child No Longer Living at Home On Sunday morning in the village, Circling the News ran into long-time resident Sam Lagana, a 2012 Sparkplug Award winner and Associate Vice Chancellor at Pepperdine … Continue reading →

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Palisadians Sue and Anthony Marguleas Co-chair American Cancer Society Benefit Dinner

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Sue

The American Cancer Society’s annual California Spirit Food & Wine Benefit was held on October 9. Co-chairs were long-time ACS volunteers and Pacific Palisades residents Sue and Anthony Marguleas, who met nearly three decades ago when Sue was a pediatric … Continue reading →

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