Standard Design Group, a One-Stop Landscaping Store, Opens on Temescal Canyon Road 

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

The Standard Design Group, which has a landscaping store in Studio City, has opened its second shop in Pacific Palisades at 810 Temescal Canyon Road (across from Palisades High). “We do everything,” said General Manager Aaron Alvo. “We’re a one-stop…

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School Not Reopening? Concerns about Learning? Groza Offers Some Alternatives

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Groza, the tutoring and academic testing center in the 881 Alma Real building, is offering alternatives for parents, particularly since LAUSD will not resume in-classroom learning in the fall. Dana Goldstein, Groza’s director of business development, wrote CTN on July…

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No Mask? Tired of Socially Distancing? Try Fire Tower Camping

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

My sister, who lives in Wyoming, casually mentioned that she and her husband are going to stay at Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout the end of August. To access this cabin atop the fire lookout tower, you must drive 28 miles…

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VIEWPOINT: The Real Results of Mike Bonin’s “Reimagining Public Safety” Survey

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

By: ALLAN PARSONS Los Angeles District 11 Councilmember Mike Bonin recently wrote an Argonaut opinion piece (“Reimagining Public Safety”) in which he presented results of data collected from a June survey of his CD11 constituents. The survey attempted to crowd-source…

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Honoring the 2020 Parade Marshals: The Firemen at Stations 23 and 69

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

“Celebrating a Different Kind of 4th” was the theme for this year’s Fourth of July in Pacific Palisades. The day traditionally begins with the    Will Rogers 5/10K races, followed by a VIP luncheon, the parade and the evening concert…

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Searching for the Science Behind Hair and Salon Closures

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

Is the thinking behind the hair-salon closures based on scientific knowledge? More specifically, what scientific reasons remain after the beauticians and barbers added the prescribed L.A. County recommendations: everyone wear masks, take temperatures of customers before they enter the shop, query…

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Kids Bored? The L.A. Library Offers Activity Suggestions: 

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

The reading challenge is still underway through August 31. Visit: lapl.org/summer. CLOUD CHALLENGE: Ms. Anna-Marie from the Robertson Branch will teach children the different types of clouds and their names at 4 p.m. on Monday, August 3, on Zoom. This activity…

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Early Morning Earthquake; Musings Questioned

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

4.2 Earthquake Hits Southland, Wakes Some The LAFD posted the following alert from spokesperson Nicholas Prange: “#EarthquakeMode; INC#0192; 4:45AM; Following the M4.5 #earthquake activity in the greater Los Angeles area (#SanFernando) at 4:29 AM, LAFD is, according to protocol, in…

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Seven Arrows Works to Reopen; K-6 Schools May Be Able to Reopen with a Waiver

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

According to a July 23  L.A. Times story (“Schools May Soon Apply for Waivers to Reopen – But Only With Union Support”), “School districts, charters and private schools in L.A. County may begin applying within days for waivers that would…

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Bonin Takes Questions from Residents During Community Council Zoom Meeting

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Sue Pascoe

  L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin was the special guest at the Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting on July 23. About 75 people, who had questions for Bonin, were listed as attending on Zoom. During brief opening remarks Bonin reminded…

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