Category Archives: General

Residents Needed to Contact Park’s Office about Tramonto Slide

An L.A. City Planning and Land Use (PLUM) Committee meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, at the John Ferraro Council Chamber Room 340 City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, (entrance on Main Street) to discuss … Continue reading

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Marvelous Magoo’s Lives Up to Its Name

Residents might wonder about the crowds of teens that seem to descend on a new store, Marvelous Magoo’s on Swarthmore. What’s the draw? As owner Jacob Maged, 24, said, “My goal [with Magoo’s] was to create a space that a … Continue reading

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Pacific Palisades Football Is One Game Away from a Championship

Pacific Palisades Football team is one win away from a Division I Championship after its decisive victory, 63-45 over the Eagle Rock Eagles on November 22. The Dolphins, seeded fifth, defeated the top-seeded Eagles. PaliHi will now face the sixth … Continue reading

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What is it #48?

This is a French Provincial (country) desk/ table probably made in the mid 1800’s. The top is a two-plank fruitwood. The same wood was used for drawers which have an inlay and etching design. The legs are oak. On a … Continue reading

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Pot Shot #35

Ashleigh Brilliant writes: WHAT EXACTLY IS A “POT-SHOT” OR “BRILLIANT THOUGHT?” Pot-Shots are epigrams, composed according to the following very strict rules. The length must never exceed 17 English words. Note that this is a maximum. Some Pot-Shots are much … Continue reading

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Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration November 25

In keeping with a long-standing Pacific Palisades tradition, clergy from seven religious’ institutions in the Palisades will participate in a Thanksgiving service, at 7 p.m. Monday, November 25, at Corpus Christi Church, 880 Toyopa Drive. Presented by the Pacific Palisades … Continue reading

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Is There Life Out There?

If you want to find out if there’s life out there . . .and have fun in the process, come to the Palisades Optimist Club Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, Janes Hall located at the Palisades Presbyterian Church, 15821 Sunset … Continue reading

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Prayer Project Continues on November 19

As residents approach Thanksgiving and the holidays, a moment of silent reflection, staying calm and praying, can help set the right tone. Benjamin Franklin wrote “Thanks” in his personal papers on November 20, 1728. For peace and liberty, for food … Continue reading

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Corpus Christi Elementary/Middle School an Academic Treasure

Corpus Christi Elementary/Middle School is having an open house and school tour on Tuesday, November 19 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. RSVP (310) 454-9411. “We have been very happy with the education, growth of our children and leadership skills they … Continue reading

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What is it? #47

This is a heavy gauge copper, handmade bowl with hammered biblical figures. I have no idea of the age or the value, but the story behind it is fascinating. One morning, probably in 1976, I was driving down Alvarado Boulevard, … Continue reading

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