Category Archives: Community

High School Student Sought to Help with Local Government

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Sue

Resident and realtor Sue Kohl will step in as the Pacific Palisades Community Council President starting July 1. She is looking for a student, from a private or public high school, to serve as a “Youth Advisor” for the coming … Continue reading →

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If These Are Your Kids. . ..

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Sue

A Palisades resident wrote: “We were driving past the entrance to the park [Palisades Recreation Center] at 7 p.m. and saw this group of kids setting off fireworks in the ‘bowl’ picnic area below the playground. We got this video … Continue reading →

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Bocce Awards Presented: Praise for the Program/Players

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Sue

When asked how long she been playing bocce and why, the resident said she started playing about three years ago, “You meet so many people. It’s best community thing.” She continued, “You don’t have to have your own equipment, anyone … Continue reading →

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Santa Monica Problems Affects Neighboring Cities

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Sue

Santa Monica Third Street Promenade and the Pier used to be a destination stop for people from Pacific Palisades. Store vacancy rates are now reported at 25 % by TheRealDeal. “With 73 of 97 ground-floor storefronts occupied and in the … Continue reading →

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Palisadian Miles Partain Qualifies for Olympics

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Sue

Professional beach volleyball player Miles Partain will play for the USA in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Partain, 22, and partner Andy Benesh, 29, are ranked fourth in the world. The duo will be the youngest U.S. men’s beach team … Continue reading →

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Youth Need to Have More Stake in Palisades

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Sue

BY CHAZ PLAGER Fights in high schools aren’t uncommon by any means. They can happen for any number of reasons— love quarrels, money troubles, random aggression, and more. But they’re also not a regular occurrence. According to a survey by … Continue reading →

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At the Library June 17 through 21

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Sue

    All activities take place at the Palisades Library, 861 Alma Real. The events are free and the public welcome. TUESDAY, JUNE 18 The Mysterious book club will meet at 1:30 p.m. to discuss Killers of a Certain Age … Continue reading →

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Rich Wilken Will Ride as Parade Marshal

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Sue

For more than four decades, Rich Wilken has volunteered for almost every job needed on the Fourth of July in Pacific Palisades: the morning 5/10 Run, the afternoon parade, and the evening fireworks program. The only position he hadn’t held was … Continue reading →

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Coastal Permits Needed for Much of the Construction in Palisades

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Sue

A sign was posted at 425 Holyoke that a Coastal Development permit with City Planning had been applied for by Tony Russo of Crest Real Estate. On that vista, the construction of a three-story house with attached garage, and a … Continue reading →

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Optimist-YMCA Meet Fosters Love of Track

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Sue

  By HENRY KAMER In 2018, I attended my first track meet, the Annual Optimist Club/Palisades YMCA meet held at Palisades High School stadium by the sea. I credit the event with igniting my own love for track. Now, I’m … Continue reading →

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