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Category Archives: History
Nova Exhibit Is Grim Reminder of Unprovoked Violence
Story and Photos by CHAZ PLAGER The world saw the photos of the aftermath an October 7 attack by a Palestinian terror group Hamas at outdoor Music Festival, near kibbutz Re’im in Israel. It was an unprovoked surprise attack. About … Continue reading
Moomat Ahiko Aptly Named
By HENRY KAMER How many times have you driven down Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica and turned down that little curvy street Moomat Ahiko Way, which takes you to Pacific Coast Highway and views of the Pacific Ocean? Have you ever wondered … Continue reading
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Streetlights Parallel the History of L.A. in “Electric Moons”
India Mandelkern, who grew up in the Palisades, has written a new book Electric Moons: A Social History of the Street Lighting in Los Angeles. “Believe it or not there are or different street lights designs in Los Angeles than … Continue reading
Historical Society Hosts Salon at Mann House
Before World War II broke out, numerous prominent writers, artists and musical composers escaped from fascism and Nazi Germany. A number of them moved to Los Angeles and settled in Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica. Keeping in the tradition … Continue reading
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Celebrating a 94th Birthday in Style
This editor’s mom, Noma Sazama, turned 94 on September 21. Generally, it involves a bit of planning because where she now lives, Martin, South Dakota, is wedged between the Rosebud and Pine Ridge Reservations. Plane travel to the town is … Continue reading
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9/11 Remembered
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary placed flags on the Village Green to remember the Americans killed in 9/11. We remember American Flight 11, which was set to fly from Boston to Los Angeles, but was crashed into the north … Continue reading
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“Eva’s Promise” Auschwitz Special Programing at the Reagan Library
A special screening of Eva’s Promise will take place on Tuesday, August 8, as part of the programming for the exhibit, “Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.” at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. Following the screening, audience members … Continue reading
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Patrick Healy, a Newscaster Turned Historian, Strives Hard to Stump Optimists
Veteran NBC4 newscaster Patrick Healy, now retired, did his best to stump Palisades Optimist Club members with his historical presentation, “Pacific Palisades, Then and Now,” at their July 18 meeting in Janes Hall. The Optimists, some of whom have lived … Continue reading
Mary Katharine Goddard – American Revolution Patriot Printer
By JEFF RIDGWAY Is it true that there is a woman’s name on the Declaration of Independence? Yes, at the bottom of the document it reads: “Baltimore, in Maryland: Printed by Mary Katharine Goddard.” Goddard’s is the only woman’s name … Continue reading
Uplifters Centennial in Rustic Canyon Is Exciting and Community Oriented
More than 120 people gathered Tuesday in the beautifully restored Rustic Canyon Recreation Center Library for the unveiling of a time capsule placed in the building’s cornerstone exactly 100 years ago by the Uplifters Club. Local historian and long-time Rustic … Continue reading