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Category Archives: Homelessness
L.A. Rec and Park Commissioners Approve Pallet Housing for Homeless at Two Park Sites
At a Zoom meeting on August 6, the L.A. Recreation and Park Commissioners voted 5-0 to allow construction of two separate homeless “towns,” constructed of pallets, at two park sites. At the start of the meeting, L.A. Department of Recreation … Continue reading
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SPORTS—Presbyterians Offer a Sock Drive ‘N’ Dunk Fundraiser This Sunday
During Covid-19, finding a “sport” that everyone can participate in safely is absolutely trying. But the Missions Committee of the Palisades Presbyterian Church has come up with a fun activity for the whole community. The Sock Drive ‘N’ Dunk will be … Continue reading
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Homeless News: Encampments Are Cleared and Interested Residents Can Register for Task Force Meeting on Zoom
TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS: The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness is hosting a Zoom webinar from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 27. The meeting is titled “The Homeless Front: Where Are We Now?” And will feature Heidi Marston, … Continue reading
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General Manager Shull Updates Use of City Recreation Centers for Homeless
L.A. Recreation and Parks General Manager Mike Shull provided an update about the city’s use of recreation centers to house the homeless during the Covid-19 crisis. He spoke during a public-accessible Virtual meeting held by the Rec and Park Board … Continue reading
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Palisades Rotarians Donate $1,000 for YMCA’s Shower Kit Drive
Many of the YMCAs in Los Angeles have opened their locker rooms/showers to the homeless during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some, like the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, do not have these facilities but are helping to raise money to purchase supplies for a … Continue reading
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VIEWPOINT: Councilman Bonin Should Advocate Fairness for Everyone If the City Opens Its Beaches
On April 15, Pacific Palisades Community Council Chair David Card and WRAC Chair/PPCC chair emeritus Maryam Zar participated in a Zoom conference with Councilmember Mike Bonin and other CD-11 neighborhood/community councils. Knowing that Mayor Eric Garcetti was going to release … Continue reading
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Hold On: Sheltering Homeless at the Recreation Center Is Not a Done Deal–There’s Nothing in Writing
Sarah Conner, president of the Pacific Palisades Residents Association, shared good news on April 19 that she had heard from L.A. Recreation and Parks Commissioner Joe Halper that “the City will not be opening any more recreation centers to shelter … Continue reading
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City Posts Parking Restrictions along Its Stretch of PCH in Pacific Palisades
Following the beach closures, LAPD Officers Brian Espin and Earl Wright, who were working the beach detail, received complaints from L.A. County Lifeguards about surfers and homeless people parking their cars and RVs along Pacific Coast Highway. These individuals were defying … Continue reading
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Pacific Palisades Recreation Center Homeless Shelter Proposal- Task Force Response
(Editor’s note: this April 7 letter from the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness was sent to Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilmember Mike Bonin and L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl about the proposal to house homeless at the Palisades Recreation Center. … Continue reading
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Over 8,700 Residents Sign Petition Urging City Not to House Homeless in Recreation Centers
Circling the News received the following email from Pacific Palisades resident Dr. Rebecca Malamed on April 5: “Hi, I am not sure you are aware, but I wanted to let you know that I started a petition last week. I … Continue reading
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