Category Archives: Sports

“Our Town” Palisadians and Bocce Linked at the Heart

  By JIMMY DUNNE Photos: RICH SCHMITT 23,000 B.C. Put about a thousand “Greats” in a row before the words “Grandma and Grandpa.” The year is 23,000 B.C.? A tad hairy, but they’re family. Picture ‘em enjoying a lovely sunset … Continue reading

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Free Tickets to the Concacaf Soccer Semifinals March 20

The Los Angeles Rams, in support of the Palisades Honorary Sheriff Sam Lagana’s “Posse Push for Positivity” and in coordination with “Circling the News,” are donating up to 100 tickets to the CONCACAF Nations League Semifinals doubleheader this Thursday, March 20, at 4 … Continue reading

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ASYO Region 69 Spring League; Operated by Aspire Soccer Coaching

“The road to recovery winds before us, steep and uncertain,” AYSO Region 69 Soccer leaders said.  “As our community continues to navigate the aftermath of the fires, we find ourselves searching for glimpses of normalcy in a landscape forever changed. … Continue reading

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PPBA Celebrates Opening Day for the 71st Season

In the 24 years that this editor has either had a child playing or has covered the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association’s opening day, this was the most bittersweet and emotional. PPBA Commissioner Bob Benton during the opening ceremonies and pancake … Continue reading

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The Second Most Wonderful Day in the Palisades

The Pacific Palisades Baseball Association (PPBA) annual Pancake Breakfast is called the second most wonderful day in Pacific Palisades (after the 4th of July). Although there was a nasty, disastrous fire, it will not stop the PPBA from holding its … Continue reading

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Help Replace Burned Sports Cards and Memorabilia

By ANDREW WOLFBERG My 11-year-old son, Leo, and I are working on a project to support children from Pacific Palisades who lost their sports card and memorabilia collections in the recent fire. Living close to the impacted areas, we have … Continue reading

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Billy and Meg Return to “When Harry Met Sally” Roles

By BERNICE FOX Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are back at that New York deli as Harry and Sally. Just like in When Harry Met Sally, they’re eating sandwiches. And just like in that 1989 movie, all eyes turn to … Continue reading

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Chargers Host Palisades HS Football Players for Ben Herbert Workout: Make Donation to Program

By OMAR NAVARRO In the wake of devastating wildfires, the Palisades Charter High School got a full NFL experience this week at The Bolt. The Chargers, who continue to show their support for the Los Angeles community impacted by the … Continue reading

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Palihi Soccer Girls Prevail 2-1, Despite Adversity

As everyone faces the never-ending saga with insurance, city officials  and the hope of rebuilding rapidly, there are a group of high school athletes that are fighting to keep traditions and their teams alive. These young Palisades High School athletes … Continue reading

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Palisades Strong: AYSO Team Competes with Borrowed Uniforms

Acting Region 69 Commission Debbie Held alerted Circling the News that despite the Palisades Fire resulted in all residents being evacuated,  the U-10 All Star Team played last Sunday at Beverly Hills. All residents should give a shout out to … Continue reading

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