Category Archives: Geology/Dinosaurs/Earth

Easter: Celebration of Renewal and Hope

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Sue

For Christians, Easter symbolizes not only spiritual renewal but the date usually comes with  the arrival of spring, with themes of rebirth and new beginnings. It seems an apt time to show what has risen out of Pacific Palisades ashes. … Continue reading →

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Saving the Cycads, a Rescue Mission

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Sue

When my son, now 31, was a seventh grader at Paul Revere Middle School, he brought home a “seedling” stuck in dirt in a cup. “Mom, this is a prehistoric plant, it is as old at dinosaurs.” One of the … Continue reading →

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Lateral Trail Discussed: Comments Sought

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Sue

The design of the Pacific Palisades Trail (formerly the Lateral trail)’s design, which will connect George Wolfberg Park in Potrero Canyon, with Temescal Canyon Road and ultimately Will Rogers State Park, was discussed at an August 21 Meeting at the … 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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No One Wants to Be Right on This One

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Sue

My first husband, who liked to ski, took me, a novice on the slopes. As we waited to get on the chair lift, he reminded me to keep everything next to my body, because things could get caught on the … Continue reading →

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Tramonto Drive Landslide Proposed Stabilization Scheme Deemed Unacceptable: Hearing November 15

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Sue

Most motorists driving on Pacific Coast Highway between Malibu and Pacific Palisades may have never heard of the Tramonto Drive Landslide. It exists. If the slope is not fully remediated, the large-scale developments might have unforeseen circumstances: the closure of … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades Garden Club to Host Plumeria Speaker

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Sue

Pacific Palisades Garden Club continues to hold its meetings on Zoom. Scheduled for Monday, June 5 at 7 p.m. is Mike Atkinson, who will speak on “Plumeria 1010: Growing Beautiful Plumerias in Southern California.” To get the Zoom link, email … Continue reading →

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Dome Traps the Heat: California Is Baking

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Sue

From San Diego to Sacramento, California is under an excessive heat warning that could extend into next week.  The National Weather Service calls it “dangerously hot conditions.” The manager of the state’s power grid, called for a Flex alert on … Continue reading →

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Revival Roots Specialists Provide Tools, Plants and Advice

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Sue

By ALISON BURMEISTER If a resident has thought about starting a garden, but is unsure how to do it, it’s simple: call Reed Newman, CEO and Owner of Revival Roots. Newman and his team of experts will not only help … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades 1958 Killer Slide

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Stewart Slavin posted the story below on his Facebook. Circling the News asked if we could post it for readers. Slavin is a longtime resident who has worked as a foreign correspondent in Asia and the Pacific granted … Continue reading →

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