Category Archives: General

October 2019: Caruso Cut Through City Bureacracy; Rec Center Parking Lot Paving

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Sue

Question: How does a smart developer bypass the zoning code? Howard Robinson, who works as a land-use consultant spoke to the local Rotary Club and explained: “When Caruso acquired those properties, he proposed a new section be inserted into the … Continue reading →

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Temescal Canyon Association Will Host Hike in Castellammare This Sunday

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Sue

The Temescal Canyon Association, which was formed in 1972 and offers monthly hikes in local areas, will host a January 12 hike through the Castellammare area. Sunday’s walk-and-talk will be led by local historian Randy Young, who is also extremely … Continue reading →

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Join the Homeless Count on January 22

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Sue

  Every January, there’s a homeless count in Los Angeles, conducted through the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA). The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness (PPTFH) is gearing up for the count here. Six years ago, the PPTFH was formed … Continue reading →

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Marcia Vogler Tackles Brush Clearance, Will Succeed with Community Help

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Sue

A January 5 L.A. Times story (“In 2019, We Saw How Wildfires Can Be Prevented: Power Shut-offs Seemed to Avert Fire Ignitions, But There’s More the State Can Do”) noted that of the state’s 20 most destructive wildfires, all were … Continue reading →

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September 2019: Palisades Fire Arson Investigation: Potrero Canyon Needs Additional $4.6 Million

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Sue

Question: How many fires were reported in the Highlands this fall? A brush fire was reported west of Calle De Palermo on the western edge of the Highlands around 2:16 p.m. on September 13. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, … Continue reading →

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AUGUST 2019: Jack in the Box Development and Rec Park Sewage

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Sue

Question: How many years has Movie in the Park been around? I know it’s free to spectators, but who pays for it? This is the 16th year of free movies that are shown every Saturday night in August at the Palisades Recreation … Continue reading →

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JULY 2019: Street Closures on Swarthmore and Fourth of July

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Sue

Question: Did Caruso have a permit to close Swarthmore on June 22? After receiving numerous complaints from residents, CTN reached out to L.A. Street Services Public Information Officer Elena Stern and asked if a permit had been issued, and if … Continue reading →

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JUNE 2019: What Is Happing With Gladstones?

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Sue

Question: What is happening with Gladstone’s? Former Mayor Richard Riordan, who has been running the operation at Gladstone’s, chose not to bid on the concession that is operated by L.A. County. Bids were submitted between April and September 2017. The … Continue reading →

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MAY 2019: Question: Will Caruso Get a Revocable Permit? Will La Cruz Be Repaved?

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Sue

Question: What has been resolved with the little white kiosk on the sidewalk, corner of Swarthmore and Monument, that Caruso calls The Koban? As a joke, on May 8, we asked readers to give suggestions for this unused shelter that … Continue reading →

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MLB Players to Host Prime Time Charity Casino Classic in Santa Monica

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Sue

The second annual Brothers Heineman Prime Time Charity Casino Classic will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, in Santa Monica at the historic Women’s Club, 1210 Fourth St. The fundraiser is hosted by Major League … Continue reading →

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