Category Archives: Kids/Parenting

Two Palisades Scouts Celebrate Veterans Day with DAR

Veterans Day is always observed on November 11, however many communities hold the celebration on other days in order to allow more people to participate. Two Palisades Scouts honored Veterans by going to a meeting of the Santa Monica chapter … Continue reading

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Canyon and Kenter Canyon Schools Were in Lockdown November 15

Canyon Elementary School went into lockdown on November 15 around 2:30 p.m. and then later the same day Kenter Canyon Elementary School also went into lockdown, according to Gates Security CEO Scott Wagenseller. Both schools had received shooting threats. Again, … Continue reading

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LAPD Sends Letter to Schools

(Editor’s note: Attached you will also find a badge note Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin drafted and will be disseminated to the parents/gradians of Palisades Charter High School and Paul Revere Middle School regarding the recent juvenile behaviors.) November 08, … Continue reading

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Theatre Palisades Youth Auditions Held for “Les Miserables”

Youth are sought for auditions for Les Miserable (School Edition).  Auditions, which started this week, will continue Monday, November 13 through Wednesday, November 15, and  will be scheduled in two blocks of 10 actors each day. Block A is from … Continue reading

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Young Girl Tasered by Another Youth at Rec Center

(Editor’s note: the story was updated on November 8 with a description of the youth that tasered an eighth grade girl and a photo of the taser mark.) In a scene straight out of “Lord of the Flies,” a group … Continue reading

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Fall AYSO Season Was Dedicated to Janet Anderson and Debbie Held

(Editor’s note: Debbie Held and Janet Anderson helped helm Region 69 AYSO Soccer for as long as this editor can remember—literally decades. This past, year Lauren Colahan took over as the new AYSO Region 69 Commissioner and with her board, … Continue reading

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8th Annual Paul Revere Middle School Run/ Walk This Sunday

  Did you eat too much candy before, during and after Halloween? Even your stretchy pants are groaning? And Thanksgiving and all the trimmings are still to come in the next few weeks? Here’s an idea, get some exercise at … Continue reading

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In Seeking a Pride of the Palisades Honoree, Consider Ho!Ho!Ho!

In mentioning the awards that the Pacific Palisades Community Council is currently seeking nominees, CTN left off “Pride of the Palisades.” The first award under that category was given to Roberta Donahue in 2013. Since then five other individuals Bill … Continue reading

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“Best Day” Brings Refreshing Entries and Stories

Palisades authors were celebrated for original and heartfelt stories and poems at a culmination event at the Palisades Library on October 12. For many, in first through 12th grade, it was their first attempt at creative storytelling. The stories were … Continue reading

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Hands-on Engineering Courses Taught in Palisades

Your teen is not into music, sports or books, and the question becomes how to engage them. Luckily, electrical engineer Jeran Bruce has an answer: Forge Makespace, an engineering workshop. “I work with young adults to show them real engineering, … Continue reading

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