Category Archives: Parks

Pacific Coast Highway across from Will Rogers State Beach Looks Trashy

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

At the beginning of January, Circling the News asked readers if they had any resolutions or local actions, they’d like to see taken in 2023. One wrote: “Make the owners of the property on PCH between Potrero Canyon and Temescal … Continue reading →

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Historical Society Talk to Feature “History of Potrero Canyon”

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

After a long hiatus, the Pacific Palisades Historical Society will once again offer live programming at Theatre Palisades on Tuesday, January 17, at 7 p.m. with a presentation featuring the history of Potrero Canyon. This free program is open to … Continue reading →

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Soderbergh’s Parking Plan Was Adopted by City

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

It is a joy to walk through the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero. Ever since it opened on December 10, it has rapidly become a place to meet other residents for a gentle passage in the Canyon – an area … Continue reading →

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George Wolfberg Park Provides Easy Trails and Nice Views

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

Despite dire warnings about the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon not ready to be opened, it’s already turned into busy walking trail. Circling the News has been on the path, with her doggies, almost daily since the park opened … Continue reading →

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Traci Park’s First Day in Office: Asks for George Wolfberg Park Signs

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

  CD 11 Councilmember Traci Park was sworn in December 11 and took several actions on December 13 at City Hall. Park worked to revive an agenda item to post park hour signs, dawn to dusk, at the George Wolfberg Park … Continue reading →

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Opening Ceremony Held for George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

  By SUE PASCOE and BILL BRUNS Only 33 years after a construction crew began a massive infill project in Potrero Canyon by bulldozing the native vegetation, residents and various City officials gathered on Saturday morning to celebrate the opening of … Continue reading →

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Letters: Potrero Opening on December 10

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Unlike a small-town newspaper, that publishes once a week and goes to a limited number of homes, Circling the News is on the internet and has wide readership. This editor made a decision when the website` was first … Continue reading →

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Councilman Mike Bonin’s Final Goodbye to the Community: F You

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

The George Wolfberg Park at Potrero is a 46-acre passive park, with no lights or fields, which will open this Saturday. Residents learned that proposed park signs would allow people to be there from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. year-round. … Continue reading →

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Adamson House Decorated for “The Twelve Days of Christmas”

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

The Adamson House is festively decorated for the holiday season: “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” If one has relatives who are coming to town, or if a resident has never visited this historic 1930 beach house in Malibu, located along … Continue reading →

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The Tale of Two Palisades Parks: Temescal Canyon and George Wolfberg at Potrero

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Sue Pascoe

The mile-long park that stretches to Pacific Coast Highway from Frontera Drive came under serious scrutiny from neighbors at a “SPECIAL POTRERO” meeting sponsored by the Pacific Palisades Community Council on December 1.  (The nearly two-hour meeting can be accessed … Continue reading →

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