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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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“Remembering” an Evening of Durang Presented at Theatre Palisades

The New York Times wrote about Christopher Durang: “In a career spanning more than 40 years, he established himself as a hyperliterate jester and an anarchic clown.” His gift, the critic Frank Rich of The New York Times wrote in … Continue reading

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Pot Shot #34

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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Kesler Wins Class III Northwestern Division with Essay on Freedom

The American Legion Auxiliary annually sponsors an Americanism essay contest. While visiting in South Dakota, this editor learned of a local youth who won the National Essay Contest for his essay on Freedom. It seemed appropriate to run it for … Continue reading

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Do Poor Choices Cause Homelessness?

(Editor’s Note: This Article first appeared on November 4, 2024, in CityWatch and is reprinted with its author’s permission.) By TIM CAMPBELL This column probably isn’t about what you may think given its title.  It’s not about the life decisions … Continue reading

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Hochman Defeats Gascon: Prop.36 Passes

Hochman Defeats Gascon in LA Country District Attorney Race By RACHAEL GAUDIOSI Los Angeles County will be getting a new district attorney, with former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman handily defeating incumbent George Gascón, whose progressive policies swept him into office … Continue reading

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Viewpoint: The Day After: November 6

By CHAZ PLAGER Well, folks, that’s it. Today’s the day after election day. We all took our chips, some bet on blue, some bet on red, but in the end, the house won, the margaritas don’t taste so sweet when … Continue reading

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Matthew Perry’s Sunset Mesa Home Sells

Anita Verma-Lallian, an Arizona-based developer and movie producer based in Scottsdale has purchased Matthew Perry’s home in Sunset Mesa of Pacific Palisades for $8.55 million. On Instagram, Verma-Lallian said her real estate agent told her that she wanted to show … Continue reading

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Palibu Chamber Mixer Will Be Held

Palibu, the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, announced that the last Sunset Mixer of the Year will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7 at the Bruce Lurie Gallery, at 873 Via de la Paz. … Continue reading

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