Category Archives: Parks
Park Advisory Board Discusses Pickleball, Erosion, Vandalism and Mosquitos
The Palisades Park Advisory Board met virtually on January 25, and the agenda included a variety of topics. MOSQUITOS, YIKES. Phew! Vector control was called to George Wolfberg Park at Potrero because residents reported standing water and the possibility of...
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Park and Community Council Meetings this Week.
PAB WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 The Park Advisory Board will meet via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85023154622 Meeting ID: 850 2315 4622 by telephone (669)444-9171. Public comments on Agenda items will be heard only when the...
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Complaints and Noise Issues Addressed by Rec and Parks
At the January 19 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners meeting, L.A. City Rec and Parks General Manager Jimmy Kim gave an update about noise issues generated by city parks. Several months ago, Commissioner Joe Halper had asked the general...
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Marguleas’ Donation Supports the Village Green
Marking what has become an annual tradition, realtor and founder of Amalfi Estates, Anthony Marguleas donated $5,000 to the Village Green board on January 12. This year is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the small, private park,...
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Pacific Coast Highway across from Will Rogers State Beach Looks Trashy
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...
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Historical Society Talk to Feature “History of Potrero Canyon”
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...
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Soderbergh’s Parking Plan Was Adopted by City
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...
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George Wolfberg Park Provides Easy Trails and Nice Views
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...
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Traci Park’s First Day in Office: Asks for George Wolfberg Park Signs
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...
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Opening Ceremony Held for George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon
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...
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