Category Archives: Kids/Parenting

Park Board Seeks Resident Input on New Playground Design

Former Park Advisory Board (PAB) Member Susan McInerney argued in 2014 that an inclusive playground would be an opportunity to build something exciting to replace the 20-year-old non-ADA compliant playground at the Palisades Recreation Center. Over the next 10 years, … Continue reading

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Theatre Palisades Youth Presents Grease

The Theatre Palisades Youth production of Grease, which features kids from ages 7 to 15, will open July 12 and run on select nights through July 21.  Hear some of your favorite songs from the movie and the Broadway musical, … Continue reading

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Letter–Parents Could Be Liable for Kids’ Firework Damage

(Editor’s note: This letter about fireworks is from Carolyn Jordan, the President of the Brentwood Community Council, but also resonates strongly with Pacific Palisades residents. Jordan reminds parents “please be aware that there are several laws in California that may … Continue reading

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Coast Sports Camps Define Fun

Summer used to be a time when kids were just allowed to play, from the moment they woke up until it was time for bed. Now with both parents working, how can one replicate that experience for kids? Attend Coast … Continue reading

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High School Student Sought to Help with Local Government

Resident and realtor Sue Kohl will step in as the Pacific Palisades Community Council President starting July 1. She is looking for a student, from a private or public high school, to serve as a “Youth Advisor” for the coming … Continue reading

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If These Are Your Kids. . ..

A Palisades resident wrote: “We were driving past the entrance to the park [Palisades Recreation Center] at 7 p.m. and saw this group of kids setting off fireworks in the ‘bowl’ picnic area below the playground. We got this video … Continue reading

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Golf Summer Camps for Juniors

Another great choice for juniors with free time on their hands this summer is learning to play golf. This is an all-ages sport that one can play well into retirement. PGA Professional Carlos Rodriguez helps golfers from ages 9 to … Continue reading

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Youth Need to Have More Stake in Palisades

BY CHAZ PLAGER Fights in high schools aren’t uncommon by any means. They can happen for any number of reasons— love quarrels, money troubles, random aggression, and more. But they’re also not a regular occurrence. According to a survey by … Continue reading

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Simple Oversight Leave Parents Angry: Traffic Tied Up

A simple lack of communication saw traffic on Pacific Coast Highway and Temescal back up at the entrance to Will Rogers State Beach parking lot this morning, and parents fuming. When parents tried to drop off their youth for the … Continue reading

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At the Library June 17 through 21

    All activities take place at the Palisades Library, 861 Alma Real. The events are free and the public welcome. TUESDAY, JUNE 18 The Mysterious book club will meet at 1:30 p.m. to discuss Killers of a Certain Age … Continue reading

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