Category Archives: General

Auxiliary Parade Prizes Awarded to Veterans Gardens and Resilient Palisades

In addition to having fun building and entering a float in the annual Palisades Fourth of July Parade, there was a chance to win one of two $500 prizes that are awarded annually by American Legion Post 283 Auxiliary. This … Continue reading

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Alcohol Is a Carcinogen

  Next time you “belly up” to the bar or go for that second glass of wine, you might want to know that alcohol is considered a carcinogen. When your body metabolizes alcohol, it breaks it down to acetaldehyde, which … Continue reading

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President Joe Biden Has Dropped out of the Race for a Second Term

President Joe Biden dropped out of his run for a second term as President, releasing the letter (below) around 10:45 a.m. PST this morning, Sunday, July 21. He has faced pressure from members of his party after his debate performance … Continue reading

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Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center Offers Public Swim

  Swimming at the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center at Palisades High School just got cheaper on Sundays. Aquatics Director Brooke King has announced a special deal for families on Sundays. “Enjoy a special $16 flat rate for a family of … Continue reading

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Book Donations Will Once Again Be Accepted

  Starting on Wednesday, July 17 and on Wednesdays and Saturdays in July and August, gently read books will once again be accepted INSIDE the Palisades Library, 861 Alma Real. Volunteers will be available to accept gently read books between … Continue reading

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“Orchids 101” for Beginners

The Malibu Orchid Society Monthly meeting, which is held in Hart Lounge at the Community Methodist Church in Pacific Palisades, will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. The speaker will be Donna Ballard “A Culture Session: Orchids 101.” … Continue reading

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Found Linens, Are They Yours?

  This editor found these high-quality linens by Palisades Elementary School on June 30. There is a lovely tablecloth with matching napkins, a second intricately embroidered piece and what appears to be a small, fringed tablecloth. From the tags on … Continue reading

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Sale of 4th of July Fireworks, Sane and Safe?

In One America News, it was reported on July 7 (“Man Arrested after Giving His Son Fireworks that Set Two Homes on Fire”), that a Long Island father was arrested. Allegedly Karamjit Singh gave his 11-year-old son fireworks outside his … Continue reading

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L.A. Times Caption and Headline Decried

A July 2 L.A. Times Headline is misleading (“A plan to fund $1 million in security for Jewish spaces is amended after a protest in City Hall.”). After a large group of pro-Palestinian protestors blocked the entrance to Adas Torah … Continue reading

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Legislators Voting on Last-Ditch Effort July 4 Eve: Call and Say “NO”

The days before the 4th of July should be filled with last-minute details about what to serve at your BBQ, how many guests are coming, and how far in advance you can put out chairs along parade routes. California State … Continue reading

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