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Category Archives: Community
Welcome to the Neighborhood Reverend Shaver
Community United Methodist Church on Via de la Paz has a new minister, Reverend John T. Shaver. The church’s former minister, Dr. Wayne Walters, retired July 1. Shaver’s first sermon was on July 7, and this editor was instantly hooked … Continue reading
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Looking Back at a Four-Year Journey
When Jim Cragg was elected commander of the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 238 in Pacific Palisades in 2020, the Post was a hidden-away gem, with little or no community interaction. Cragg over the next four years opened the doors, … Continue reading
Borgeson Family Wins 4th of July Home Decorating Title
When judges stopped to look at the decorations at the Borgesons’ home on Ocampo, Judge Steve Guttenberg (actor, author and former honorary mayor) said, “It’s so festive. It has such joy and happiness and it’s patriotic.” There was bunting, flags, … Continue reading
Monument Water Fight Almost Two Decades Old
BY HENRY KAMER Monument Street was the place to be for pre-parade family fun. I’ve lived in Pacific Palisades all 16 years of my life, but this was the first year I learned about and participated in the Annual July … Continue reading
L.A. Times Caption and Headline Decried
A July 2 L.A. Times Headline is misleading (“A plan to fund $1 million in security for Jewish spaces is amended after a protest in City Hall.”). After a large group of pro-Palestinian protestors blocked the entrance to Adas Torah … Continue reading
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Legislators Voting on Last-Ditch Effort July 4 Eve: Call and Say “NO”
The days before the 4th of July should be filled with last-minute details about what to serve at your BBQ, how many guests are coming, and how far in advance you can put out chairs along parade routes. California State … Continue reading
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Outgoing PPCC’s President Zar’s Message
By MARYAM ZAR, PPCC President Emeritus The last couple of weeks have been exciting for me, as I’ve prepared to step away from my role as PPCC (Pacific Palisades Community Council) President, a position I’ve held twice in the last … Continue reading
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Coastal Commission Received Bike Path Information in June
The cement bike path, that was part of the Marvin Braude Beach Trail Gap Closure Project, collapsed in early February. Water from heavy rains ran under the bridge and took out supports, closing the paved bike path at Will Rogers … Continue reading
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Rotary Demotion Party Held
The Palisades Rotary Club held its annual demotion party on June 26, at the Bel-Air Bay Club. When a new president is selected for the upcoming year, the “old” leader is playfully demoted. In this case Hagop Tchakerian will … Continue reading
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Portraits of Hope Asked to Participate in Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Palisades resident Ed Massey and his brother Bernie received a May 30 letter from the National Park Service, National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA), asking to partner with Portraits of Hope (POH) for artwork for the 250th anniversary of … Continue reading
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