President of Venice Stakeholders Association Disputes Rand Assumption

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  (Editor’s note: July 29, 2024 – An article in the Los Angeles Times this week highlighted a RAND Corporation study claiming that homeless encampment cleanups don’t lead to a reduction in the number of homeless in an area. Mark…

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PaliHi Grad Nick Itkin Wins Bronze at the Olympics

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Nick Itkin, an American right-handed foil fencer, won a bronze medal in the individual men’s foil at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 29. He told the press after his win that “Obviously the dream is the gold, but…

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“Ham” Radio Meeting on Thursday

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The American Legion Radio Cadre (ALRC), aka Ham Radio, will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283, located on 15247 La Cruz Drive. The ALRC meets monthly on the first Thursday….

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“Again Again” Coming to the Library

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Again Again is coming to the Pacific Palisades Library Community Room, 861 Alma Real at 4 p.m., Thursday, August 1. This free show is open to kids “of all ages.” Singer-songwriters, musicians and parents Anne Montone and Jennifer Cook will…

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Finding Solace in the Canyon: Ben Affleck Relocates

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By BERNICE FOX With the apparent breakdown of his two-year marriage to Jennifer Lopez, it looks like former Palisadian Ben Affleck is becoming Palisades-adjacent. Escrow closed July 24 on a $20.5 million home on two-thirds of an acre in equestrian-friendly…

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Be Part of Helping Refurbish Palisades’ Famous Mural

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Cathy Salser spoke to the Pacific Palisades Community Council on July 25 about the mural on Temescal Canyon Road that needs restoration. Very few pieces of art are viewed by as many people as the almost 500 ft. mural near…

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Venice’s Andi Murez Carries Flag at Paris Olympics

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Westside Current and is reprinted with permission. If anyone had a daughter on the Palisades High School swim team between 2006 and 2009, there was one Venice swimmer that everyone talked about, …

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LETTER: Regarding Harm Reduction

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and cc’d to Circling the News. It regards the policy of Harm Reduction, in which needles are given to drug users. April 30, CTN reported on Harm…

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Newsom Praises Grant’s Pass Decision: Bass Decries It

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By TIM CAMPBELL The US Supreme Court handed down its decision on the Grants Pass case on June 28. The 6-3 decision rolled back the 9th Circuit’s Boise and related rulings regarding unhoused peoples’ rights to sleep in public spaces…

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George Wolfberg Park at Potrero on Facility Repair Agenda

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The George Wolfberg Park at Potrero is on Department of Recreation and Parks Facility Repair and Maintenance Commission Task Force agenda for Thursday, August 1, at 10 a.m. (or when the regular 9 a.m. meeting adjoins). Luis Sanchez is the…

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