News

  • Forget 2022. CTN Looks to 2023.
    A journalist friend suggested that instead of looking back at 2022, CTN look to the future. This editor thought it was a brilliant suggestion and dragged out her crystal ball, dusted it off, put on her blue-light blocking glasses and peered into
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  • Soderbergh’s Parking Plan Was Adopted by City
    It is a joy to walk through the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero. Ever since it opened on December 10, it has rapidly become a place to meet other residents for a gentle passage in the Canyon – an area that had been closed to the general public for
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  • Ringing in the New Year Brings Challenges
    Living in New York City and working at the Manhattan Theater Club in 1979, I received news just before Christmas that my brother was going to be married in Nebraska on January 6. I was making minimum wage; living on the edge. I had no insurance, no
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  • Heart Attacks Increase over the Holiday Season
    If you were to guess the top three days that people experience the most heart attacks, what would be your picks? More cardiac deaths occur on December 25 than any other day of the year. December 26 has the second most cardiac deaths and January 1
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  • Councilwoman Traci Park Sends Greetings and Intros Staff
    (Editor’s note: To sign up for Councilwoman Traci Park’s newsletter, visit: https://councildistrict11.lacity.gov/) As the year comes to an end, I want to wish each of you a safe and healthy holiday season. I am excited about our future, and I
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  • Eight Woman Receive Eagle Scout Rank
    Photos: ERIN NEUMEYER On November 21, eight new Eagle Scouts of Troop 223G were recognized at a National Eagle Court of Honor at Sprague Center at the Saint Matthew Parish. Ruby Rose Carlson, a 2021 Eagle Scout led the convening of the Court, and
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  • Spotlight on Billy Crystal’s Projects: His Stage Musical and a Classic Film
    By BERNICE FOX A lot of entertainers would love to have what Billy Crystal’s having. We’re talking about the career he’s having. And this year has been special for two projects in particular from the former honorary Pacific Palisades co-mayor.
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  • CRIME—Dead Body, Public Safety and Espin Report
    Pacific Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin reported on December 23 that “West LA Area Officers received a call for service regarding a decomposed body located a quarter mile off of Parker Mesa trail. At this time there is no reason for
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  • Councilwoman Park Joins Toy Drive
    Prior to Christmas, L.A. Councilwoman Traci Park joined Los Angeles Police Department Pacific Division officers for a toy drive giveaway for families in need on the Westside. More than 2,000 toys were distributed. “It was an honor and a
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  • Holiday Pet Photo Contest Continues on Nextdoor!
      The Holiday Pet Photo Contest is continuing on Nextdoor. So take a quick, fun break from whatever you’re doing and click here. Enjoy the pet photos and vote for your favorites by Liking them. And if you have a pet, submit a photo of your dog,
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