Free Viewing of Documentary on Innovative Public Schools Across the Country

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Annie Cipolla, the former young adult librarian at the Palisades Branch Library (2014-2017), sent Circling the News readers an opportunity to view a free screening of the educational documentary “Beyond Measure.” Cipolla, who is now the branch manager at the…

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L.A. Rec and Park Commissioners Discuss Local Issues; Palisades Park Advisory Board to Meet

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The L.A. Recreation and Park Commissioners, including Palisadian Joe Halper, met on March 4 via Zoom. Circling the News was particularly interested in two items on the agenda: the proposed playground replacement in Westwood and the Veterans’ Gardens approval in…

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist: Vision Issues?

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Editor’s note: When Palisadian Alan Eisenstock is not researching and writing one of his nonfiction books (18 thus far!), he pursues what he calls “a crazy labor of love side project” that he started a year ago: sending a weekly…

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PCH Task Force Discusses Street Racing, 100-mph Police Chases and Progress at Potrero Canyon Park

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The PCH Task Force, which meets every quarter, serves an important role by bringing together representatives from three state offices (Assembly, Senate three cities (L.A., Santa Monica and Malibu) and their law enforcement entities, plus the California Highway Patrol. Task Force members…

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‘Granny Flats’ Are Now Permitted in Pacific Palisades; Here Are Some of the Requirements

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Accessory Dwelling Units (more commonly known as “granny flats”) are now permitted in Pacific Palisades and across California. The state approved an ADU ordinance in January 2017, but accessory dwellings were forbidden in Very High Fire Severity Zones. Pacific Palisades…

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BID Pays for New Benches and Trash Cans in Town; Trim-Trimming Cost Is a Challenge

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Business Improvement District (BID) board met on Wednesday via Zoom. Certified by the City of L.A. five years ago, the BID group recently completed its first renewal process and won’t have to renew again until 2030. The…

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Suspects for March 1 “Hot Prowl” Burglary

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Neighbors who live close to Palisades High School were awakened by police cars and a helicopter around 6:30 a.m., on March 1. There had been a “Hot Prowl” burglary near 15945 Miami way and that one suspect had been apprehended….

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Cleaning Streets and Encampments Keeps Trash from Flowing into the Ocean

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

This season’s rainfall in Los Angeles since October 1 is almost nine inches behind the normal average (14.93 inches), which started last July, according to the L.A. Almanac. Good for those who have drought-tolerant landscaping, but maybe even better for…

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Palisadian Morris Rosman Recounts the Life of a Remarkable Woman: Ella Fitzgerald

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

  Pacific Palisades resident Fran Morris Rosman, executive director of the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, spoke to the Rotary Club on Tuesday about the “First Lady of Song,” who earned 13 Grammy Awards and sold more than 40 million records….

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Palisades Rotary Gives $10,000 to Westside Food Bank: Largest Donation in Club History

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Rotary Club presented a $10,000 check to the Westside Food Bank on February 26. This is the largest donation club has even made and ranks as one of the largest checks given as a single donation to…

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