Category Archives: Community

Outgoing PPCC’s President Zar’s Message

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Sue

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

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Sue

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

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Sue

  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

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Sue

  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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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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