Category Archives: Parks

Village Green Dedication Honors Arnie Wishnick Actor Guttenberg Calls Him ‘Light of the Palisades’

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Sue

THE plaque reads, “Arnie Wishnick – A Remarkable Man and a Treasure to Our Community.” Long-time Village Green Board member Joan Graves suggested the wording, and board members agreed it was perfect. And so on Tuesday afternoon this week, about … Continue reading →

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Arnie Wishnick Plaque to be Dedicated Tuesday

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Sue

And a Street Name Change Has Been Proposed Arnie Wishnick, the 25-year executive director of the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, was also a long-time member of the Village Green Board, the triangular park located between Sunset, Swarthmore and Antioch. … Continue reading →

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Take a Prehistoric Trip at Universal

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Sue

Jurassic World Ride Entices Fans By LAUREL BUSBY  Special to Circling the News Universal Studios’ newest addition, the Jurassic World: The Ride, is a fun revamp of the Jurassic Park ride, which originally opened on June 21, 1996. (Spoilers to … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Tree at Park Is Trimmed Before the Fourth–

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Sue

Thanks to Efforts by Shea, Cahill, Haas, Dunlap and Halper More than a year ago, Brian Shea, lead organizer for the Will Rogers 5/10K Run, asked City officials to trim the large, overgrown Moreton Bay Fig near the entrance to … Continue reading →

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Councilman Mike Bonin to Speak May 14

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Sue

At Annual Santa Monica Canyon Meeting           The 73nd annual meeting of the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Rd.           Refreshments and the opportunity to meet … Continue reading →

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Finally! Palisades Dog Park Plan

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Sue

Park Will Receive Vital Quimby Funds Residents in Pacific Palisades have long sought an off-leash dog park in the community. The stumbling block has been two-fold: location and funding. In the first positive development in years, it was announced at … Continue reading →

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Residents Pack Gym and Loudly Protest:

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Sue

“Don’t Move Trash Bins to Temescal!” The message to the Palisades Park Advisory Board (PAB) on Wednesday (April 17) at its quarterly meeting was clear, “If you have problems with the trash bins at the Rec Center, moving it to … Continue reading →

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Maintenance Bin Relocation to Be Discussed

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Sue

Park Advisory Board to Meet on April 17 The Palisades Park Advisory Board will hold its quarterly meeting at 7 p.m. on April 17, in the small gym at the park, 851 Alma Real Dr. Residents are invited and public comment … Continue reading →

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