“21 Miles in Malibu” Focuses on Deadly PCH

A new documentary, 21 Miles in Malibu, focuses on one of the deadliest stretches of road in California, Pacific Coast Highway. In 2016, there were 617 traffic collisions in the area between McClure Tunnel and the northernmost city limit of…

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Explore Noir Writing in Los Angeles

The Palisades Library is presenting another program in the LA Made series, which highlights the artists, performers, writers and creators who make Los Angeles unique: “Darkness Under the Light: Noir Writing in Los Angeles.” Local noir buff and musician, David…

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Katie O’Laughlin Nominated for Librarian Award

Katie O’Laughlin, who owned Village Books on Swarthmore from 1997 to 2011, was nominated for an “I Love My Librarian” award this winter. “For a bibliophile, there are few things more rewarding than a professional association with a librarian whose…

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Draining Mono Lake Had an Impact on Wildlife/Air Quality

By REECE PASCOE If you have ever driven up to Lake Tahoe, you have seen Mono Lake. It is on the eastern side of Highway 395, a few hours south of Tahoe. I took that drive back in 2010. When…

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Community Council Votes after One-Sided Presentation

The Pacific Palisades Community Council met via Zoom on March 9, and sent a letter to support DWP’s efforts to receive water from Mono Lake. The group also heard from Los Angeles 311 Director Donna Arrechea. LETTER  SUPPORTING DWP VS….

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Graffiti: Deceased Found in Alley: SLO’s Crime Report

GRAFFITI: Several readers have reported an uptick in graffiti at the Palisades Recreation Center and on signs in George Wolfberg Park. One resident sent CTN  a March 12 message: “Here is a photo taken this evening of graffiti on the…

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50-Year Palisadian Discusses the Town’s Past and Predicts the Future 

The guest speaker at the March 7 Optimist Club meeting was former Palisadian-Post editor Bill Bruns, who spoke on “Pacific Palisades: The Past, the Present and the Future.” As a current board member of the Historical Society, the Friends of…

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Top Indian Cuisine in L.A. Found in Pacific Palisades

Taj Palace is a local gem for authentic Indian cuisine, under proprietor Sukhwinder Singh. This editor was introduced to the restaurant, about a decade ago, after refereeing with a person who had recently moved to Los Angeles from India. The…

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P-22 Is Laid to Rest in a Private Ceremony

(Editor’s note: The following story about L.A.’s beloved cougar was sent to CTN with a note from Donna Vaccarino, who had orchestrated the town’s centennial celebration in May 2022. “As you remember, Alan Salazar gave the Blessing Ceremony for the…

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Come One, Come All. The PPBA Pancake Breakfast Will Be Held Saturday

Some residents call the annual pancake breakfast, which opens the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association’s season, the second-best day of the Year in Pacific Palisades. July Fourth, with its parade and fireworks holds the top spot. But for pure excitement, community…

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