Category Archives: Health

Palisades High School Students Will Continue Education via Online/E-learning

At a special meeting on March 14, the Palisades High School board of trustees implemented a two-week (and possibly longer) plan for students to continue distance learning, while the campus is closed because of coronavirus. “This is historic,” PaliHi Principal … Continue reading

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More Thoughts about Supermarket Hoarding during the Coronavirus Crisis 

We moved to West Los Angeles in January 1992 with a newborn baby girl. Three months later the riots erupted and went on for almost a week. People were worried about going out of their homes, stores were closed. According to … Continue reading

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CANCELLATIONS: Programs, the Palisades Library, Schools and Farmers Market Will Be Closed

The cancellations below are the list that Circling the News has received as of 7 p.m. on Friday, March 13. If you have an upcoming event that is not listed and you would like me to add it to this … Continue reading

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Palisades Resident Experiences Greek Refugee Camp: Pharmacy Items Needed

Story and Photos by MARYAM ZAR Special to Circling the News (Editor’s note: Maryam Zar, a former Pacific Palisades Community Council Chair, a member of the Design Review Board, a City Commissioner on the Status of Women and a member … Continue reading

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California Telephone Access Program Explained at Palisades Library February 24

California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) outreach specialist Andie Squires will speak to Palisades Alliance for Seniors at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 24, at the Palisades Library community room, 851 Alma Real. The meeting is open to the public. Squires … Continue reading

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Shingles: Get Your Shots as Soon as Possible–Don’t Procrastinate Like This Editor

Yes, I developed shingles. I’ve been battling this nasty little virus for two weeks and I’m still not completely healed. Did I get the new-generation vaccination, which is recommended for anyone over 50? Funny you should ask. Several months ago, … Continue reading

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CPR: Make a Resolution to Save a Life

By SARAH STOCKMAN Early one Sunday morning in November, I waited at the Sunset and Swarthmore bus stop for the 602 Metro Bus to Westwood. It was late, of course, but I wasn’t too worried as we wound our way … Continue reading

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VOC’s Are Unknown Consumer Hazard that Could Lead to Cancer

A man was criticized on the social media forum Nextdoor Palisades after he mentioned in a post that Caruso’s Palisades Village sprayed a scent (apple-tobacco) in the concierge, valet and underground parking areas. He said the spray gave him a … Continue reading

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Bel-Air Bay Club Must Pay $12 Million to the Mother of a Member Who Died at the Club   

Last Monday, November 25, an L.A. County Superior Court jury [case number BC704134] awarded Katherine “Kitty” Keck a $12 million judgment against the Pacific Palisades Bel-Air Bay Club for the death of her son, William, who died at age 48 … Continue reading

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‘Managing Caregiving’ Will Be Discussed at Senior Alliance Meeting

Pamela Nye, assistant professor at the UCLA School of Nursing, will speak on “When Help Is Needed: Managing Caregiving” at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 2, at the Palisades Library community room, 861 Alma Real Dr. The program is free … Continue reading

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