Category Archives: Environmental

Celebrate Earth Day Early with Resilient Palisades on April 14

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Sue

The Resilient Palisades Earth Day Celebration, sponsored by the Pacific Palisades Rotary Club, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at The Village Green. The little triangular private park in the heart of the … Continue reading →

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PaliHi Students Urge Climate Curriculum

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Sue

More than three years ago, the Human Rights Watch Student Task Force at Palisades Charter High School successfully urged the school’s Board of Directors to adopt their resolution to incorporate climate curriculum in all courses. The students’ assertion was that … Continue reading →

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Landslide at Porto Marina Keeps a PCH Lane Closed

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Sue

Hans Lantz at KBUU Radio in Malibu said on April 1 story that a northbound lane of PCH has been closed for weeks at Porto Marina. He reported: “One block down the coast … the Porto Marina [Tramonto] landslide … … Continue reading →

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Armchair Tour of Griffith Park Tomorrow

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Garden Club will meet at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, April 1, at the Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Avenue. Guest speaker is Jorge Ochoa, who is a professor of horticulture at Long Beach City College. His topic … Continue reading →

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Rainstorm Dumps Nearly 3 Inches

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Sue

  The rainstorm that started March 29 around 11 p.m. and continued into Easter morning, March 31, left about 2.95 inches of rain in the gauge on Radcliffe. This brings the season total to 32.55 inches of rain. In 2022-23, … Continue reading →

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Orchid Auction Will Be Held March 19

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Sue

Mark your calendars for one of the most unique and annual events in Pacific Palisades: the Orchid Auction. The community is invited to preview the orchids at 6:45 p.m.  in the Hart Lounge, at the Community Methodist Church, 801 Via … Continue reading →

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Artificial Turf Destroys Soil, Air and Water

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Sue

Scientists were analyzing coastal waters of Spain when they made a discovery: polyethlene in the water from artificial turf. Fake turf is made from polyethylene, which can last from 10 to 20 years. As the artificial grass breaks down, small … Continue reading →

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Just “Singin’ in the Rain”

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Sue

The Genesis Invitational people were probably happy they weren’t “Singin’ in the Rain,” to end the annual golf tournament held at the Riviera Country Club on Sunday afternoon, February 18. The rain did start that evening, and included heavy downpours … Continue reading →

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Ferrer, L.A. County Health Department Sued over Needle Distribution

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Sue

The Santa Monica Coalition founders announced on February 15, it has filed a lawsuit against County Health Director Barbara Ferrer, the Los Angeles County Health Department, and the Venice Family Clinic (as a real party of interest), in connection with … Continue reading →

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Orchid Lovers and Growers Invited to Learn about Pests

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Sue

  The Malibu Orchid Society, based in Pacific Palisades, will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, in Hart Lounge in the Community Methodist Church, 801 Via De la Paz. Speaker Bill Gunning, Ph.D., a master … Continue reading →

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