Category Archives: Kids/Parenting

STOP! Bus Stop Signs’ Rules

There are numerous children and youth from Pacific Palisades, who attend private schools and Paul Revere Middle School.  Many take a private yellow school bus. When the bus is loading or unloading, the stop sign by the front driver’s window … Continue reading

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Popular Los Angeles Teen Dies Following ATV Accident

Many young Palisadians are mourning the death of Samantha “Sami” Liber, a Brentwood student who was killed in an ATV accident in Wyoming. It was reported that vigils have been held in Pacific Palisades and Brentwood, allowing teens to gather … Continue reading

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Celebrate Family Day at Will Rogers State Park: It’s the 80th

Will Rogers Family Day will celebrate the 80th anniversary of widow Betty Blake Rogers gifting the family’s 186-acre ranch to California’s State Park on Sunday, August 11. Festivities begin at noon with a polo match, and as Will Rogers said, … Continue reading

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Revere Middle School Hosts “Welcome Back Week”

Students attending Revere Middle School start the process with “Welcome Back Week” August 6 through August 9. School starts on August 12. Principal Shuntell Anthony wrote in a newsletter that “The Revere faculty and staff are busy getting ready for … Continue reading

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Families Want Fentanyl Dealers Held Responsible for Deaths

The U.S. government estimates more than 107,000 people died nationally of drug overdoses last year, including around 75,000 from synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl. Many might think the people dying on the streets are addicts, but that is only part … Continue reading

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Eight Municipal Pools Closed this Summer

During the hottest days of the summer, several key municipal pools are closed, including the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center pool. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced in November 2023, that she secured funding to address some of the effects of … 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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Park Board Seeks Resident Input on New Playground Design

Former Park Advisory Board (PAB) Member Susan McInerney argued in 2014 that an inclusive playground would be an opportunity to build something exciting to replace the 20-year-old non-ADA compliant playground at the Palisades Recreation Center. Over the next 10 years, … Continue reading

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Theatre Palisades Youth Presents Grease

The Theatre Palisades Youth production of Grease, which features kids from ages 7 to 15, will open July 12 and run on select nights through July 21.  Hear some of your favorite songs from the movie and the Broadway musical, … Continue reading

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Letter–Parents Could Be Liable for Kids’ Firework Damage

(Editor’s note: This letter about fireworks is from Carolyn Jordan, the President of the Brentwood Community Council, but also resonates strongly with Pacific Palisades residents. Jordan reminds parents “please be aware that there are several laws in California that may … Continue reading

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