Category Archives: General

Pacific Palisades Voting Center Experiences Difficulties

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Sue

The only voting center in Pacific Palisades was supposed to open at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Palisades Recreation Center. But the word quickly went out via the social media site Nextdoor Palisades: “Voting at the Rec Center Is … Continue reading →

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Allow Extra Time This Weekend for Traffic: Sunset and PCH Will Be Impacted

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sue

A reminder that the Genesis Invitational is being held at the Rivera Country Club through this weekend and traffic will be heavy on Sunset in late afternoon, when the tournament ends and spectators head for home. Additionally, one lane of southbound (east) … Continue reading →

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Senior Alliance to Host Experts Who Will Explain Voting Changes in the Upcoming Primary Election

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Sue

The Palisades Alliance for Seniors will host “Introducing L.A. County’s New Voting Experience” at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 10, at the Palisades Library community room. The program is free to the public. There will be two speakers: a staff … Continue reading →

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Expert Ramis Sadrieh Examines the Upside and Downside of Technology Advances

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Sue

“Unless we learn to use technology properly, it will be the demise of mankind,” said Ramis Sadrieh of TechnologyForYou at the January 28 Optimist Club meeting in Janes Hall at the Palisades Presbyterian Church. Annually, Sadrieh attends the Consumer Technology … Continue reading →

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Captain Jonathan Tom Takes Charge of West L.A. Police Division

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Sue

There’s a new captain in town–Captain Jonathan Tom. On January 6, he took command of the West Los Angeles police division, which includes Pacific Palisades and Brentwood. Many police officers come from a family that is long-rooted in the LAPD, … Continue reading →

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OBITUARY: Thomas Dunsmuir, Four-time Emmy Winner and a Longtime Palisadian

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Sue

Tom Dunsmuir April 23, 1938 – December 30, 2019 Thomas Duncan Dunsmuir, 81, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in Rochester, New York, where he met and married his wife … Continue reading →

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Park Board Discusses Potrero Park, View Encroachment and Moving the Maintenance Yard

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Sue

At the Park Advisory Board’s January 15 meeting at the Palisades Recreation Center, several topics were discussed including Potrero Canyon Park, parking issues, Veterans’ Gardens/bocce; the proposed dog park and new PAB bylaws. Circling the News will address the dog … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades Crime through January 21

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Sue

LAPD Pacific Palisades Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore releases the crime statistics for this area from January 10 to 21. BURGLARY: January 17, 11:55 p.m., in the 600 block of Via Santa Ynez, The suspects (#1-2 males) entered victim’s garage … Continue reading →

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OBITUARY: Jim Brasher, 48, Leaves a Young Daughter

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Sue

Jim Brasher April 8, 1971 – January 17, 2020 Jim Brasher, 48, a native of Spring, Texas, and a Pacific Palisades resident since 1996, died from colon cancer on January 17. He is survived by his daughter Amelia, 13, his … Continue reading →

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Civic League to Review Residential Construction Plans at January 27 Meeting   

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Civic League will meet on Monday, January 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Tauxe Hall at the Community United Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. The public is invited. The agenda has two homes to review under New … Continue reading →

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