Category Archives: Parks

Keep the Green Simple, Keep it the Village Green

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Sue

Marge Gold, who was the President of the nonprofit Village Green for 12 years, joined the Village Green Board in 2004. In a letter to CTN she wrote “I think the Village Green should be refreshed by rebuilding the shed … Continue reading →

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Opportunity to “Freshen” the Village Green 52 Years Later

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Sue

Sabrina Halper grew up in Pacific Palisades, and Elad Gil, an entrepreneur and investor, who also spent time here, are proposing revitalizing the Green. That will include repairing the green, updating the landscaping and funding the creation and installation of … Continue reading →

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Amazing Design for Potrero Pedestrian Crossing Submitted for Clas Project

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Sue

Kaylie Ward  grew up in Pacific Palisades and attended Santa Monica Catholic High School. She played club volleyball at UCLA, while attending college. After graduating, she took a temporary job at the Bay Theater in Caruso’s Palisades Village when it … Continue reading →

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New Power Poles in the Palisades Highlands

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Sue

A resident wrote in a July 30 email, “I live in the Highlands and I am often on the Temescal Ridge trail and always looking at those vulnerable wooden poles.” But today?  “You can imagine my astonishment when I saw those … Continue reading →

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“Let’s Play!” Theme of the New Pacific Palisades Playground

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Sue

It was a joyful morning, July 31, in Pacific Palisades as children and parents came to celebrate the opening of a new playground.  Jackie Adams brought her three children, 2, 7 and 9 to try out the new equipment. “This … Continue reading →

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Public Art Installation Proposed for Village Green

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Sue

Village Green President Cindy Kirvan and other members of the board are actively engaged in discussions with philanthropic benefactors (prior Palisades residents) who have offered to underwrite the creation and installation of a significant piece of public art on the … Continue reading →

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Park Advisory Board Discusses Park Future

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER Palisades residents gathered on Zoom to discuss the future of the Palisades’ beloved public park on June 24 at a meeting of the Palisades Park Advisory Board. Andy Starrels, PAB Chair, has been part of PAB for … Continue reading →

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Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Gives $3.2 Million for Wildfire Prevention

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Sue

  The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy announced on May 13 that it has awarded $3.2 million in State funds to Los Angeles County and Ventura County Fire Departments to implement wildfire prevention programs. The grants, unanimously approved by the Conservancy … Continue reading →

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No Trespassing Signs Posted in Pacific Palisades to Prevent Transient Fires

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Sue

Prior to the January 7 Palisades Fire, there were numerous transient fires in the bluffs below Via De las Olas, Friends Street and the Huntington Palisades. One fire required the evacuation of people living along the bluffs, but luckily there … Continue reading →

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DWP Said It Would Leave the Park

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Sue

“One-third of the Palisades remains after the Palisades Fire,” Park Advisory Board (PAB) member Rick McGeagh said, urging the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to exit the park. “People need a place for recreation. Those of us … Continue reading →

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