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Category Archives: Real Estate
PAPA Expands Home Decorating Contest for the 4th of July
Since the traditional Fourth of July events have to be cancelled this year in Pacific Palisades–the morning run, the afternoon parade and the evening concert/fireworks–the emphasis will be on activities we can enjoy at home, as a community. For example, to … Continue reading
Posted in Fourth of July, Real Estate
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Why Was a Two-Story House on Edgar Street Reclassified As a Three-Story Dwelling?
What happens if a single-family house structure, approved for two stories, suddenly “grows” and becomes an approved three-story structure? Some unhappy neighbors. That’s what happened when a new home on Edgar Street in the Marquez area was reclassified from two the … Continue reading
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Neighbors Are Angry and Frustrated over Confusing Residential Building Regulations. What Can Be Done?
One resident wrote to Circling the News and said, “During this ‘stay-at-home time’ I’d love to open my doors and let the fresh air come in, save on air conditioning and lighting. But I can’t from 8 a.m. until 5 … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Councilman Mike Bonin, Real Estate
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: City Should Enforce Its Own Building Codes for Highlands Eldercare Facility
A resident wrote: I appreciate Circling the News reporting on matters of importance to Pacific Palisades and its residents, and I direct your attention to the inconsistent positions of CD 11 Councilmember Mike Bonin that directly relate to the controversial … Continue reading
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Civic League to Review Residential Construction Plans Via ZOOM on May 26
The Pacific Palisades Civic League will meet electronically, via ZOOM, on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m. because of the current stay-at-home, social distancing edicts. (The meetings are generally held the fourth Monday of each month, but because of Memorial Day … Continue reading
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Civic League to Review Residential Construction Plans Via ZOOM
The Pacific Palisades Civic League will meet electronically, via ZOOM, on Monday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. because of the current stay-at-home, social distancing edicts. This is the perfect opportunity for Palisades residents to follow the Civic League process from … Continue reading
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What’s “THE” Correct Terminology in Referring to Pacific Palisades and Pacific Coast Highway?
(Editor’s note: In yesterday’s Musings, residents were alerted to a debate about the use of “the” in front of Pacific Palisades and PCH. Below are some of the responses. Readers in South Dakota will understand this controversy because is the … Continue reading
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Hearing Involving Highlands Eldercare Facility Will Begin March 12
An important and interesting hearing is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, in the L.A. County Superior Court in Norwalk. The hearing will pit the Pacific Palisades Residents Association, Inc. (PPRA) against the City of Los … Continue reading
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Renovation Plans for 881 Alma Real Building Win Approval from Design Review Board
The four-story professional building at 881 Alma Real (across from Ralphs), which was built in 1981, will undergo renovations. Plans for the 89,755-sq.ft. building were presented at the Design Review Board meeting on February 26, held at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA. … Continue reading
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PPCC Board Responds to Four-Home Project at 1270 Marinette; Existing Retaining Wall Is Illegal, Says Resident
Circling the News ran a hearing notice for a 1270 Marinette Road project (adjacent to Will Rogers State Park, via upper Chautauqua), which will be held tomorrow, Thursday, February 27, at Los Angeles City Hall. An existing 96,612-sq.-ft. lot will be … Continue reading
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