Category Archives: Sports

ASYO Region 69 Spring League; Operated by Aspire Soccer Coaching

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sue

“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

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Sue

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

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Sue

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

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Sue

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

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Sue

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

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Sue

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

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Sue

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

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Sue

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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Turkey Trot “Gobbles Up” the Neighborhood

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Sue

By HENRY KAMER This Thanksgiving, the 10th annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot took place at Palisades Charter High School on November 8. More than  2,000 trotters paid a minimum of $40 to run, walk, or jog starting at the Stadium … Continue reading →

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Fencer Nick Itkin Spoke to Canyon Elementary Students

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Sue

For at least the last 30 years, an Olympian medalist has spoken to students at Canyon Charter Elementary during the school’s annual Olympic Days. This time the Olympian was unique. Nick Itkin, an American right-handed fencer, won a bronze medal … Continue reading →

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