Category Archives: Community

Bank Heist Took First Place in the Scribe Category

  The annual summer youth writing contest winners were announced at a ceremony at the Palisades Library on October 9. The contest, with the theme “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to . .. ” opened in June and … Continue reading

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Take Time to Nominate ‘Citizen’ and ‘Sparkplug’ Activists for Annual Awards

Almost every year since 1947, a Pacific Palisades resident has been honored as Citizen of the Year. That person is selected for his or her outstanding volunteer service, underscored by a recent notable accomplishment that resulted in a substantial benefit … Continue reading

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Taylor Takes First Place in the Scrawlers Category

  The annual summer youth writing contest winners were announced at a ceremony at the Palisades Library on October 9. The contest, with the theme “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to . .. ” opened in June and … Continue reading

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Speaker Will Discuss Paphiopedilum Orchids

Orchid lovers, the Malibu Orchid Society meeting scheduled at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, will be highly informative. Carol Klonowski we give an “Overview of Paphiopedilum” and will cover the major sections of the genus and how they differ … Continue reading

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Winners Announced for 2024 Writing Contest

The annual summer youth writing contest winners were announced at a ceremony at the Palisades Library. The contest, with the theme “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to . .. ” opened in June and closed on September 5. … Continue reading

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Proposed Measure A Tax Targets the Poor

Living in New Jersey, there was no sales tax on groceries or clothes. Why? It provides a break for the people who are struggling to get by – whose every dollar matters if they are going to eat or whether … Continue reading

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Palisades Neighborhood Needs Prayer

The Palisades Neighborhood Prayer Project, hosted by Revive L.A. will host its fifth meeting of an interfaith gathering at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15. Hosted by Revive L.A. the hour meeting will discuss, pray and sing with musicians and … Continue reading

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There Have to Be Solutions for Mental Illness, Not Incarceration

Santa Monica Canyon residents were in shock, when a young man, Bryan Stennett attacked a magician at a child’s four-year-old birthday party in Rustic Canyon Park on Saturday. Before being hit, the magician said he heard Stennett yell, “Turn the … Continue reading

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Garden Club Welcomes Carnivorous Plant Expert

Palisades Garden Club will welcome Whale Kangas, a carnivorous plant specialist from Pan’s Garden Nursery in Ojai, who will speak on “The Curious World of Carnivorous Plants.” The meeting will be held 7 p.m. on Monday, October 7, at the … Continue reading

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Help Restore Temescal Mural: Donate Today

The iconic Temescal Mural is badly in need of restoration because of water damage and paint peeling. To refurbish the nearly 500-foot mural across from the Palisades High School Stadium the cost will be about $105,000. As of October 1, … Continue reading

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