Donations Sought for “Santa Claus” Saturday

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Corpus Christi Parish will conduct a drive-thru, Covid-safe donation opportunity this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot, at the corner of Carey and Sunset. A parishioner wrote Circling the News: “We look forward to…

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John Evans, a Former Teacher, Charts New Direction for Village School

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

When John Evans was hired as head of school for Village School last spring, little did he think that the beginning of the 2020-21 school year would be one of social distancing, virtual learning and applying for school waivers. He has faced…

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Opinion: Venting about the Lack of Common Sense

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

The County has closed outdoor dining at restaurants and Mayor Eric Garcetti said he would give restaurant workers a one-time payment of $800. Of course, this means that workers have to go on the SERVE website (starting December 7), fill…

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Letter: Planning and Land Use Management Committee Violates Brown Act

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This letter was sent today after the Planning and Land Use Management Committee meeting held on December 8, yesterday. It was impossible to join the meeting for the first hour or so. Circling the News made numerous attempts.)…

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Rita Moreno’s Sitcom Ends

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

By BERNICE FOX Special to Circling the News The reboot of “One Day at a Time” is unable to find a new network. So, the show has ended. This version of the beloved comedy starred former Pacific Palisades honorary mayor…

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Other Ideas for Gifts: SAVE OUR RESTAURANTS!!!

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

RESTAURANTS: Our favorite restaurants have struggled since March to stay open during the pandemic lockdowns. First they were relegated to serving only takeout, which meant laying off waiters and busboys. Then they were gradually allowed to open on patios…

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The Carr Reubens Author ‘How to Marry Your Second Husband First’

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

An alarming statistic about relationships is about half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. When I was doing stand-up comedy, I quipped, “Why don’t they marry every other couple?” Unfortunately, second marriages have even a higher…

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Your Chances of Dying from Covid Increase with Age and Underlying Health Conditions

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

It is time for perspective. I received two different emails from people regarding the eight cases of Covid-19 reported at Hank’s restaurant in Caruso’s Palisades Village and possible cases reported at Von’s. Circling the News admits that the pandemic is…

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Tree for the Village Green on Sunset

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

This will be the second year to visit the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree located on the Palisades Village Green. This triangular little private park, located between Sunset Boulevard, Swarthmore Avenue and Antioch, has had Christmas lights on the pine tree…

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Alan Eisenstock Playlist: ‘State’ Songs

Posted on December 6, 2020 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 in mid-March: sending a weekly Covid-themed…

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