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By GABRIELLA BOCK into their own hands by pioneering Reporter local initiatives and forming new neighborhood watch programs. recent reduction in local According to a study con- property crime rates may be ducted by the U.S. Department of Asignaling a downtrend in Pacific Justice, residential communities Palisades, data from the Los An- covered by citizen crime-watch- geles Police Depart ment and the ing programs are associated with County Sheriff’s Department sug- an average 16-percent reduction gests. in crime when compared to neigh- An analysis of 2017’s crime borhoods without. reports revealed that, over the past Other areas in the Palisades, three months, home and vehicular particularly along Temescal Can- burglaries in the Palisades have yon and Pacific Coast Highway, been reduced nearly in half when have seen fewer vehicular bur- compared to first and second quar- glaries since PPTFH and LAPD ter statistics. Beach Patrol began cracking From Sept. 8 to Dec. 8, the down on illegal overnight camp- Palisades averaged 4.1 property ing. The items most commonly crimes per week, lower than in reported stolen were iPods, purses nearby Brentwood and Venice, and sunglasses. which averages 31.2 reported In April, Palisades P.R.I.D.E property crimes per week. president Bruce Schwartz, along Overall crime in Los Ange- with officer John “Rusty” Redi- Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer les County—including violent can and task force members Pat- illy Crystal, who next month becomes the first co-mayor of Pacific Caruso—in lighting the menorah with Chabad of Pacific Palisades on crime—is projected to see yet rick Hart and Sharon Kilbride, Palisades with his wife Janice, joined up with Arnie Wishnick, ex- the first night of Hanukkah. As a holiday treat, Arnie returns to his role another increase by end-of-year installed 10 “no-camping” signs Becutive director of the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, among as film critic for the Palisadian-Post on page 15. For more wonderful analysts: In 2016, countywide along Temescal Canyon and five other celebrants—including Rabbi Zushe Cunin and developer Rick images by Rich Schmitt from the sacred evening, please turn to page 3. property crime went up for the in Castellammare, allowing police third consecutive year, marking a to better enforce camping laws in reversal of years of steady decline areas frequented by homeless in- after the high-crime peak of the dividuals. 1990s. Nearby in The Huntington, A deeper look into past Pal- residents launched a watch pro- Max-Bone and isades crime reports suggest that gram last May after neighbors burglars tend to target residences reported a three-year increase with backyards that face a park or in home burglaries and over 100 General Porpoise Join a piece of undeveloped land, such thefts from motor vehicles. as Rivas and Potrero Canyons, and Since its inception, crime re- communities with narrow, shaded ports show that the neighborhood lots, such as in Upper Marquez. has seen a drastic reduction in ve- Palisades Village Homes neighboring the Riv- hicular break ins. iera Tennis Club were also shown But despite the good news, By MATTHEW MEYER a California debut for the James to be a prime location for home LAPD Senior Lead Officer Mi- Reporter Beard Award-winning chef Erick- theft. chael Moore is warning Palisa- son, who’s enjoyed plenty of suc- The reduction in overall prop- dians not to become careless in ick Caruso’s highly anticipat- cess in her home state of Wash- erty crime appears to be, in large their efforts to curb neighborhood ed Palisades Village project ington. part, correlated with this year’s crime: The holidays are a profit- Radded two new names to its list Alongside other popular Seat- substantial upswing of citizen able time for burglars and the of- of tenants this week: General Por- tle ventures, her Porpoise dough- involvement, where Palisadian ficer is asking locals to be extra poise, a coffee and doughnut shop nuts are adored in the Pacific activist groups, like the Pacif- diligent about closing windows, from acclaimed Seattle restaura- Northwest for their house-made Luxury dog gear incoming Photo courtesy of Max-Bone ic Palisades Homelessness Task setting home alarms and keeping teur Renee Erickson, and Max- jam and jelly fillings. Force, and residents— from The vehicles locked and free from Bone, a boutique shop offering Seattle residents warn online’s products can be found in product is to be part of your home Huntington and The Alphabets to packages, electronics and loose clothes, beds, toys and more for line that there’s no point arriving boutique stores worldwide, and and décor, to melt seamlessly into El Medio Bluffs— took vigilance change. the pampered Palisadian pooch. late in hopes of grabbing one of Max-Bone now has brick and your surroundings.” General Porpoise Palisades is the sweet treats—they’re often mortar locations on Robertson The designer hopes the brand cleared out before noon. Boulevard in West Hollywood will change the way people shop The shop will bring those and in Soho, New York. for their pets, turning it into a They Got the Band prized confections to Pacific Pal- It will add a third storefront to high-end experience. isades along with specialty coffee the mix when Max-Bone joins the So perhaps by this time next from a variety of roasters. rest of the Palisades Village shops year, it will be common practice Together Again The shop will be popular in a remade business district that’s to grab a cup of Joe and a treat with the Instagram and Pinterest projected for next summer. at Porpoise before swinging by crowd—the internet is rife with The store will offer dog Max-Bone to pick up a new toy glamour shots from patrons who jumpers and hoodies, plush and for the pup—you might even always snap before they eat. rope toys, bowls and treats, and head to a new dog park to enjoy Max-Bone was founded by plenty of cozy beds. And for the them in, if Lynn Hylen, Leslie Parisa Fowles-Pazdro, a Swedish feline-inclined, there’s most of Campbell and the Palisades Dog designer who worked in fashion the same fare for cats, too. Park Working Group have their and production before opening In June, Fowles-Pazdro told way. the luxury dog line in 2010. The VoyageLA: “My vision for each On to 2018.

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Six old friends, nominated for honors for good civic works by the Pacific Palisades Community Council, enjoyed a brief moment on the sand outside Gladstones before the PPCC gala on Thursday, Dec. 14. The honorees are, from left, Tom Creed, Nancy Klopper, Bruce Schwartz, Marie Steckmest, Debbie Warfel and Matthew Rodman. More pictures from the night of a hundred Palisadian stars on page 4.

Sweet treats are on the way Photo courtesy of General Porpoise Page 2 Palisadian-Post December 21, 2017 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR On Dec. 14 the Palisadian-Post published a reader’s letter criticizing The People Concern, the Santa-Monica agency that works with the Pacific Palisadian-Post Palisades Task Force on Homelessness. The response has been equally vigorous. We published a first selection here: more letters may follow. People Concern-1 Out of the Past I found it heartbreaking and maddening that you printed the fact- April 3, 1969 2¢ less article about OPCC/The People Concern without any counterpoint 2¢ Your Two Cents’ Worth from the organization. What kind of journalism is that? I’ve been a Taking their art regular volunteer with OPCC/The People Concern for over 20 years. Got something to say? Call I began by delivering clothes to the Access Center in the mid-’90s work to Corpus (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ and then making sack lunches for the Access Center clients. After that, I palipost.com and get those kudos got involved with Turning Point Transitional Shelter, Samoshel Shelter, Christi Parish or concerns off your chest. Names and Daybreak Shelter. will not be used. During my many years with various projects, I’ve seen firsthand the School, Mikie Alle incredible dedication, skill and care of the staff, and the fine leadership of the management team. I’ve known the homeless people whose lives and Werner Wilbert Not Thrilled have been changed. Many of these people have lost hope because their I do not know how long 2Cents cor- mental and physical health is so frail, and their spirits have been broken. get help from Mrs. respondent “Thrilled” has lived in It takes special training, and a special kind of dedication to lift folks the Palisades but I have lived here out of their despair and return their hope and dignity. There are so many Johannes since 1952. I can assure Thrilled barriers for social services agencies like OPCC/The People Concern, that the local community of the and I am inspired by the staff’s tenacity, resilience, and determination Wilbert as they past whole-heartedly supported the to change lives for the better. mom and pop stores. Proof of this is OPCC/The People Concern is an incredible organization and they prepare for student the simple fact that so many stores deserve our thanks. We are lucky they are participating with the PPT- stayed in business for as long as FH to help us take care of the homeless people in our community. I art, craft, music they did. A good example would be would encourage the Palisadian-Post to do some research before they Mort’s Deli, which had been very print letters with false claims. and dance program successful since the early 1950s. Jocelyn Cortese For the most part, the reason these at Corpus Christi. places closed was because their People Concern-2 rents were raised so high they could We have been subscribers to the Palisadian-Post since 1976, back not afford to stay in business. In ad- to when the Post printed the Pali High Tideline in your offices. The dition, the buildings were not owner December 14th Letter to the Editor by a “concerned citizen” regarding Do you know where a maintained and reflected quite badly the People Concern (formerly OPCC) set a new low for malicious person in this photo on the community as a whole. What disinformation and false accusations. business owner wants to move into is today? Contact I am surprised you printed it. a run down and nearly empty build- I am pleased to be a major supporter of the Access Center, the main [email protected]. ing? The restaurants that replaced entry point for The People Concern’s services providing our homeless Mort’s could not survive because they did not offer what the commu- neighbors with immediate access to showers, lockers, meals, medical (Letters to the Editor Continued) treatment, therapy, and, ultimately, permanent housing supported by nity wanted. We need places where highly skilled and trained multi-disciplinary teams who keep those they the little league teams can go after a serve housed, healthy, and safe. People Concern-4 game for a hot dog or a burger. Plac- This is the initial entry point for the homeless from Pacific Pali- es that reflect the everyday needs of sades, Malibu and Santa Monica. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness (PPTFH) we a community and shop owners who I am also a major supporter of the Housing First program at The write in response to the “Community Call” letter published by the Palisadian-Post on December 14, 2017. are willing to take part and support We have extensive experience with and knowledge about The People Concern (formerly known as OPCC) People Concern that successfully takes individuals off the streets and community projects as Mort’s did which we want to share with the Post and our community. guides them into a program in which 95% of those housed are never for so many years. Unless business- Throughout 2015 PPTFH researched best practices and comprehensive service providers in order to de- homeless again. This program is nationally recognized for its efficacy. es like these are integrated into the termine our approach to address the destructive consequences of homelessness in the Palisades. Our research The bottom line is whether you work, live, dine, shop or visit Santa Caruso development, I am afraid Monica, Pacific Palisades or Malibu, you have benefitted from the ser- found that The People Concern was one of the highest rated agencies for successfully assisting homeless people into permanent housing (with a 95% retention rate) and one of the most highly regarded of the com- Pacific Palisades will have what we vices of The People Concern. have had in the past: empty store They have reduced the local homeless population by 1/3 and they prehensive service providers in our region and state. fronts. Higher end and better main- deserve our support. At this holiday season, all of us should be grateful After conducting an RFP process, we selected and contracted with The People Concern to provide tained but empty. for their work. Pacific Palisades with a full time, professional outreach team to work with our community to address home- James Montgomery lessness. Since January 2016 we have worked closely with all levels of The People Concern, often on a daily basis. We have achieved a 50% reduction in the number of homeless individuals in our community and 73% Going the Distance of our resident homeless individuals are in transitional or permanent supportive housing. We have reduced Responding to “Tag Time.” How People Concern-3 the number of occupied homeless encampments from 57 to 5. These remarkable accomplishments are due to about less time writing to the 2 The claims being made in the Palisadian-Post about The People The People Concern’s diligent, skilled, professional and compassionate commitment to helping persons that Cents column and opting instead Concern are not only untrue and unsubstantiated, but counter to the cul- are physically and/or mentally vulnerable. ture of our organization and what we stand for as an agency. It’s extreme- Our outreach team has consistently demonstrated thoughtful kindness, respect, compassion and profes- for studying geography? Since ly unfortunate that false statements are being circulated by individuals sional, caring services and behavior as they work with the homeless people in our community. We have a when has Sherman Oaks been 45 who represent themselves as “concerned citizens,” instead of the angry, PPTFH oversight committee that meets with The People Concern monthly to evaluate the status of work of miles away from Pacific Palisades? vindictive people they are, promoting a personal agenda and using home- our outreach team and the homeless individuals they are working with from the Palisades. We admire and less people and our agency as a way to get attention. respect The People Concern organization and particularly their staff for their personal sacrifices in serving Baying for Movies The People Concern is absolutely committed to serving those in our homeless individuals and our Pacific Palisades community. Looking forward to the Bay The- need. That encompasses the well being of our program participants who We understand that The People Concern is constrained by the Health Information Patient Privacy Act atre to open up again through Caru- have physical and mental disabilities, and our commitment to care in- (HIPPA) in publically responding to the statements made about them and admire the integrity that they main- so’s development. Also looking cludes providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities tain while dealing with these current circumstances. forward to the possibility of dress- and adhering to Fair Housing laws. PPTFH remains committed to serving and protecting the Palisades community and partnering with The ing up the streets of this village. The safety and welfare of all of our program participants is of the People Concern to provide our homeless persons with professional and compassionate services. Our contin- However, I hope the décor will also utmost importance to us. As such, we would never allow or initiate any ued work depends upon the continued informed support of our entire community. actions that would jeopardize or threaten the well being of program par- include the Oceanside theme. Be- ticipants. We would never allow or initiate any practices that would vio- PPTFH Executive Committee, cause what we are really, is a small late the rights of or discriminate against program participants, including Doug Mc Cormick, President village by the sea. I would like to those with disabilities. And, we would never turn a blind eye to any Sharon Browning, Vice President downplay the swank and play up reports of misconduct or mistreatment. David Morena, Secretary-Treasurer the seaside. The work that we do in our community is service oriented and, by necessity, it is highly individualized, based around building trust and Highlands Senior Care strong relationships with our most vulnerable in neighborhoods across Although I’m not a Highlands res- Los Angeles County. Fake News ident, I can understand their con- We make an investment in hiring qualified staff members trained to provide the highest level of service to our potential and current program Your editor’s praise of the Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg movie “The Post” (about 1971 newspaper rev- cerns, especially the parking issue. participants. From the outreach workers in the field, personally connect- elations that US governments knew they would lose the Vietnam war) misses one danger to today’s news- Having had a family member in a ing with those currently experiencing homelessness, to the case managers papers: The phrase “fake news’ legitimized by our president to undermine the legitimacy of media outlets senior facility for more than three assigned to each of our program participants, our goal is to ensure the he does not like is now parroted by governments in Russia, Venezuela, China and Syria and The Philippines years, I have first-hand experience best care, support and outcomes for the people we serve. – which might tell you something about the club that squirms under newspaper scrutiny. And why we need with inadequate parking. Do not A clear and accessible grievance policy exists and is followed; all all newspapers, from the Washington Post to our own Palisadian-Post. Long may they irritate. think of the residents not driving. complaints are and have been investigated and addressed appropriately; Think instead of the constant flow and a director of training was hired earlier this year to help coordinate John Axelson of visiting family and friends. This and increase regular training for staff that the agency already provides Alphabet Streets developer is barely accommodating for working with people who have experienced severe trauma. his staff. Caruso listened. Maybe The agency is subjected to rigorous oversight from multiple govern- Shram will, too, and add additional ment bodies. We are audited from both a fiscal and programmatic stand- spaces. point multiple times a year. These audits include visits to our facilities, Palisadian-Post and interviews with our staff and program participants. Published weekly since 1928 by the Palisades Post 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Glittering We are proud that we not only meet or exceed the standards expected Tel: (310) 454-1321 • Fax: (310) 454-1078 • www.PaliPost.com by the many regulators to which we answer, but we are often used as the Your article about the Palisades standard of excellence. Many of our programs and services have been John Harlow Gina Kernan being part of the city’s “glittering” replicated as best practices locally and nationally. Editor-in-Chief Managing Director towns may have flattered us. There [email protected] [email protected] Our mission as an agency, for over 50 years, has been rooted in are a lot of older people who may helping our community’s most vulnerable neighbors rebuild their lives. EDITORIAL ADVERTISING have big homes here but no mon- Through coordination with the Palisades community, we have worked Steve Galluzzo, Sports Editor [email protected] Nilanti Narain, Account Executive [email protected] ey to enjoy the lifestyle. They are Sarah Shmerling, Managing Editor [email protected] Lena Ford, Account Executive [email protected] in pursuit of our shared goal to reach out to individuals experiencing Matthew Meyer, Reporter [email protected] Lia Asher, Account Executive [email protected] camping out in these mansions, or homelessness. Gabriella Bock, Reporter [email protected] even those ordinary middle-class In the first year we partnered together to provide outreach and ser- Michael Aushenker, Contributing Writer homes now insanely expensive— vices, the rate of homelessness in Pacific Palisades was reduced by 50 Rich Schmitt, Staff Photographer [email protected] selling for maybe 10 times the aver- percent. This achievement was made possible through the strong part- ADMINISTRATION age income, when in the past it used nership we have with the Palisades community. GRAPHICS Ashley Crocker, Receptionist/Classified Ads [email protected] to be maybe three times. And this is It is unfortunate that because of the claims being made, our ener- Michael Dijamco, Graphics Director [email protected] Carolyn Morrison, Executive Assistant [email protected] a trap, because homes are not firstly gy must shift to refuting falsehoods—energy that could be better spent financial instruments, and once we working on our mission to ensure everyone is housed, healthy and safe. Adjudged a newspaper of general circulation to publish all official and legal notices of the City of LosAngeles, the Judicial District of Los Angeles, the School District of Los Angeles, the forget that we lose the essence of a County of Los Angeles, the State of California and for other state, county and city government jurisdictions of which the City of Los Angeles as a part under judgment rendered January However, we will continue our commitment to the community to 9, 1958, as modified by Order of the Court on August 7, 1959, and further modified by Order of Court on November 21, 1960, in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for house—which is family. provide the highest level of service, care and support to those in need, and County of Los Angeles, Case No. SMC 6022. THE PALISADIAN-POST (USPS 418-600 4) is published weekly for $69 per year, by Pacific Palisades Post, 881 Alma Real, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. Periodicals postage to continue striving for a day when homelessness is a thing of the past. paid at Pacific Palisades, California. POSTMASTER: send address change to the ALISADIAN-POST,P 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. The Palisadian-Post is 100% owned by Charlie Loves Brooms and Molly Loves Peanut Butter, LLC. Up in Smoke John Maceri Palisadian, Vol. LXXXVI, No. 87 • Pacific Palisades Post, Vol. LXX, No. 87 Is it safe to come out and breathe The People Concern again? December 21, 2017 Palisadian-Post Page 3 PALISADES Neighborhood News Pali High To Create Virtual Perimeter El Medio Bluffs By MATTHEW MEYER told the board. “Faculty is im- Pali High Pitches In on Fire Relief Reporter pacted by this … the psychologi- cal impact does have a cost.” Sophomores Sophia and Nicholas Arvin organized a collection ultiple scarring vandalism But security measures have a box in the office of Palisades Charter High School to collect gently incidents have created a price of their own. used sweatshirts and jackets for those affected by the Thomas Fire. M ¢ sense of urgency surrounding se- Since the most recent van- The box was filled with donations by the end of the day, and curity issues at Palisades Charter dalism incident, the school has now the Arvins have placed two more boxes in town for contribu- High School, and the school’s employed overnight security on tions of canned food and clothes to be taken north to fire victims in governing board has approved an emergency basis—a 24/7 ser- time for Christmas. plans this month to create a form vice that would cost an estimated Donations can be made to the two boxes at the Palisades-Mal- of virtual fence around the cam- $85,000 if it were extended annu- ibu YMCA (821 Via De La Paz) and InstaMail office (865 Via De pus. ally. La Paz). —MATTHEW MEYER The new intrusion detec- By contrast, Parcell present- tion system would build on Pali ed the board with an estimate El Medio Bluffs High’s already extensive CCTV from Alarm-24, an affiliate com- camera network to build a sur- pany of their new security guard Pali High Praised for Disaster Response veillance perimeter around the service, which placed the instal- school. Motion detectors enabled lation fee for a virtual perimeter School closures on account of poor air quality from local wild- overnight or on weekends would at about $41,000. Monitoring fires came at a challenging time for Palisades Charter High School, instantly trigger an alarm upon A representation of the 360-degree coverage Photo courtesy of Pali High services would run an additional as students were in their final full week of preparation for already sensing an intruder. $12,000 annually. stressful final exams. The alarm could have imme- verely damaged a classroom and representative Robert Rene said “If you can make the invest- Principal Dr. Pam Magee called the three-day closure and sur- diate visual or audible indicators sprayed homophobic slurs across at the December meeting of ment to get it installed, then in rounding fires “challenging for the entire community,” but praised on-site, such as a flashing light the campus. The roughly two- the school’s Board of Trustees. year two, you’re basically paying efforts by teachers to create virtual study groups and make other or siren, and would also notify a hour attack went undetected until “From a stress-related and stu- $12,000 a year instead of $85,000 accommodations for students. monitoring station off-site. the next morning. dent perspective, it is among the a year,” Parcell told the board. Parent Jill Taylor attended the school’s December Board of Monitors would then use the Previous overnight vandal- most debilitating things to our Most representatives were re- Trustees meeting to voice her appreciation for the school’s handling school’s cameras to determine ism has ranged from expensive— kids.” ceptive to the concept, triggering of the unexpected closures, including on Tuesday, Dec. 5, when whether a police or private secu- like an October incident that Director of Operations Don a 3-1 vote (with multiple absten- parents rushed to the campus to pick up students early. “It was un- rity response is warranted—or if damaged the school’s pool—to Parcell, whose department has tions) in favor of pursuing com- der control,” Taylor said of efforts to keep kids safe and get them a raccoon has simply wandered disturbing, including extensive been investigating ways to im- peting bids and selecting the best quickly to parents. “You did a great job.” onto campus. racist graffiti in 2016. prove campus security, con- perimeter monitoring option. —MATTHEW MEYER Such a system may have “I urge the board from the curred, adding that he’s heard Administrators were optimis- helped minimize the extent of a bottom of my shoes to under- from school employees who are tic that the technology could be Pacific Palisades November vandalism spree in stand the impact of vandalism equally disheartened. installed as early as Pali’s winter which two masked figures -se on our student body,” parent “It’s not just students,” he break. Helping Ventura Fire Victims Nearly 70 public-spirited Palisadians have dropped off food and clothing for victims of the destructive Thomas Fire in Ven- Palisadian Pot Operation tura County after one Huntington family turned their driveway into a temporary do- Young activists nation center on Thursday, Dec. 7. Photo by Lauren Evans Goes ‘Up in Smoke’ Spearheaded by seven-year-old McKay Evans and her friends, Tally Martinez Celaya and Leah and Maya Fischer, the group of By GABRIELLA BOCK electric bill was reported to local a “proper business” and planned giving girls are asking friends and neighbors to drop off new socks Reporter detectives. to obtain a local license as soon and underwear for men and women, gently used business clothes, Following the raid, San Ber- as they become available to the toiletries, and unwrapped toys for children to 562 Chapala Drive by Palisadian business owner nardino Police Department Lt. public. Sunday, Dec. 24. has found herself caught up Mike Madden said the operation Although the state electorate Donations will be driven up to the Salvation Army’s Emergen- Ain a maelstrom of criminal accu- was the “single largest and most approved the legalization of mar- cy Operations center in Ventura the following week. sations and tabloid gossip after sophisticated indoor grow setup” ijuana in November 2016, busi- —GABRIELLA BOCK her alleged million dollar mari- he had ever seen. ness owners in the majority of “Queen Pin” juana operation was uncovered Federal investigators raided California jurisdictions, includ- Photo courtesy of Associated Newspapers The Village by San Bernardino police on two other area properties owned ing San Bernardino, cannot apply Wednesday, Dec. 13. by Smith, seizing 18,000 pounds for commercial licenses and per- from Darcy in 2012, was named ATAM Offers Winter Camps Officials say Stephanie of marijuana in total. Smith was mits until Jan. 1, 2018. in a slew of personal injury law- ATAM Palisades is offering three sets of ATAMic Technology Smith, 43, is the force behind an not arrested or charged with any Growers must also register suits involving cosmetic surgery and Outdoor Fun Camp: Dec. 18-22, Dec. 27-29 and Jan. 3-5. Each enormous illegal grow operation crime, but faces misdemeanor with the California Department operations. session will feature STEAM stations for campers to explore, learn, that employed at least eight staff penalties for operating a business of Tax and Fee Administration, She was sentenced to 36 invent, design, engineer and build. ATAM offers coding, Roblox, members who cultivated more without a permit. but police say Smith, who was months of probation after being Minecraft education, Lego robotics, 3-D design and animation, mu- than 35,000 cannabis plants in- The El Medio Bluffs resident allegedly netting millions of dol- found guilty of violating the Cal- sic and more. side a multi-story San Bernardino was sighted shopping in nearby lars-a-month in profit, did not. ifornia Business and Professions Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with after camp care available warehouse. Brentwood over the weekend, The Palisadian later told re- Code. through 7 p.m. Optional hot lunch orders are also available. Further investigation by the where she faced a swarm of curi- porters she wasn’t concerned But as for the pot? For more information or to sign up, visit atampalisades.com/ Palisadian-Post revealed that ous reporters dying to know how about potential charges Authorities are still trying to wintercamp. —SARAH SHMERLING Ms. Smith paid $675,000 cash the well-to-do mother rose to the And evidently this isn’t the determine what to do with the for the property in 2015 but held tabloid title of Southern Califor- first time Smith has been accused nine tons of seized cannabis, but no building and safety permits, a nia’s “Queen Pin.” of business malpractice. could potentially torch the stash Pacific Palisades fault that would eventually tip off Smith reportedly told the Online sources revealed that a mere 10 days away from it be- Getty Center Celebrates 20 Years police after a $67,000 per month British Daily Mail that she ran Smith, who changed her name coming a legal commodity. Twenty years ago this month, the brand new Getty Center opened to visitors on a Brentwood hilltop with such a high level of anticipation that reservations were required to visit for the first few Chabad of Pacific Palisades years. Since then, more than 20 million visitors from all over the lighting of the Hanukkah world have experienced the free-to-enter Los Angeles campus, where they’ve engaged with art, exhibits and performances from menorah on Dec. 12 across the world. Today the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades extends Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer that experience even closer to home. To celebrate the 20-year mark, the Getty Center will host photographer Robert Polido’s exhibit “20 Photographs of the Getty Museum,” sell a special edition commemorative volume, “The Get- ty at 20” for $5, and host a Family Festival with dance, music, crafts and more on March 10. —MATTHEW MEYER Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: December 24, 1970 Angelenos Prove Christmas Giving Spirit Notable increase in Christmas giving has been announced by Mrs. Fern Jellison, general manager of the city’s Social Ser- vice Department. For over 50 years the department has operated the Christ- mas Clearing Bureau to assist charitable organization distribute Christmas gifts of checks, food or merchandise to needy families in the Los Angeles Area. Page 4 Palisadian-Post December 21, 2017

High Spirts at Community Council Gala

t was high spirits and awards improvement projects—and in was named Pride of the Palisades. Iaplenty at the Pacific Palisades vintage, selfless style, gave an ac- Voice of the Los Angeles Community Council’s annual hol- ceptance speech just long enough Rams Sam Lagana lent his boom- iday gala, held in a festively-dec- to thank the others in town who ing voice as MC, the drinks and orated Gladstones dining hall that have helped him in his efforts food kept flowing, and a parade was packed to standing room only along the way. of local government officials (or on Thursday, Dec. 14. Tom Creed, Matthew Rod- their representatives) paid tribute Bruce Schwartz received Cit- man, Marie Steckmest and Debbie to the honorees on a night to re- izen of the Year honors for his Warfel received Golden Spark- member. work on a litany of community plug honors, and Nancy Klopper —MATTHEW MEYER Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

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By PAUL TAGHIBAGI good time to get the receipts and A to claim a deduction for a char- see that it remains valid and up to Special to the Palisadian-Post assorted paperwork together. Be- itable gift. date. sides a possible mortgage interest If you donate appreciated secu- Should you convert all or part hat has changed for you in deduction, you might be able to rities you have owned for at least a of a traditional IRA into a Roth 2017? Did you start a new take a state sales tax deduction, a year, you can take a charitable de- IRA? You will be withdrawing Wjob or leave a job behind? Did you student loan interest deduction, a duction for their fair market value money from that traditional IRA retire? Did you start a family? If military-related deduction, a de- and forgo the capital gains tax hit someday, and those withdrawals notable changes occurred in your duction for the amount of estate that would result from their sale. If will equal taxable income. With- Cookie Monsters! Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer personal or professional life, then tax paid on inherited IRA assets, you pour some money into a 529 drawals from a Roth IRA you own you will want to review your fi- an energy-saving deduction—there college savings plan on behalf of are not taxed during your lifetime, By ANGELA DE SILVA charity. With a little help from nances before this year ends and are so many deductions you can a child in 2017, you may be able assuming you follow the rules. Special to the Palisadian-Post his friends, Unger’s little sister 2018 begins. potentially claim, and now is the to claim a partial state income tax Translation: tax savings tomorrow. Maddy and Maghami’s big sister Even if your 2017 has been time to meet with your tax profes- deduction (depending on the state). Before you go Roth, you need hiloh Unger had a plan. 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Freshman Noe Winter hits a forehand in the City Individual doubles Caroline Ross (right) hugs partner Alex Miller after the final point of Freshman Halsey Hulse lobs the ball in the City Individual doubles final at Balboa Sports Center. Photo: Steve Galluzzo last Friday’s City Individual doubles final. Photo: Steve Galluzzo final at Balboa Sports Center. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Worth the Wait Pali High Girls Tennis Pulls Off Triple Double at City Individuals

By STEVE GALLUZZO be more nervous than us. They’re In the singles final, top-seed- an injured shoulder and Kalea poaches a lot. It was hard playing once we loosened up we played Sports Editor normally really consistent and ed Rena Lin of Granada Hills beat showed poise for a freshman!” our own teammates, I’d rather better. It was a great match. We they started off very strong but to- third-seeded Mae Fmar Canete of Goore and Martin had pushed play other people, but I know how didn’t hit during the fires but we hen they joined forces wards the end of the first set they Venice 6-0, 6-3. On the next court, Miller and Ross to three sets in the Halsey plays and she knows how played a few practice matches to back in September, Caro- started missing more.” Maddy Goore and Kalea Martin semifinals before falling 3-6, 6-2, I play. I can anticipate what she’s get ready. Some days when I’m Wline Ross and Alex Miller could “We decided to just play our outlasted Cleveland’s Jay Lee and 6-0. Hulse and Winter vanquished going to do. This is really a mind missing, Noe’s smacking winners. hardly have imagined they would game and whatever happens we’ll Victoria Kaplan 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in Lee and Kaplan 6-0, 6-0 in the top game—if you show you’re upset, And vice versa. We even each oth- be the last ones standing after the give them a good match,” Miller the third-place match to give the half of the 32-team bracket.It was they see it. There were a lot of net er out really well. As for next year, longest season in City Section added. “We would’ve much rather Dolphins a rare “triple double”— a remarkable run for the fabulous points. We needed to make more I’ll play wherever he needs me.” history. Yet, there they were with played another team but the delay taking first, second and third. freshmen, who have been friends returns and make them move. I Palisades has won five straight medals around their necks and did give me time to work on my “This shows our dominance and teammates since they were at think Coach Kling may put me in team titles and has won the Indi- smiles on their faces after win- serve. I wanted to make sure I was in doubles,” Kling said. “We have Marquez Elementary. singles next year.” vidual doubles crown four years in ning the Individual doubles ten- covering the middle on the long four more girls back at school “We’ve been playing together “It’s been crazy fun playing a row. Prior to Ross winning with nis championship, 7-5, 6-3, last points and attacking their weaker who could’ve played but you’re for so long so I’m glad we got to with Noe,” added Hulse, who al- different partners, Madeline Prins Friday at Balboa Sports Center. shots. We could see they were get- only allowed three teams. Maddy play together at the end,” Winter ways plays the ad court. “We got a paired with Lizzy Belokonnyi for Ross won the City doubles ting a little frustrated.” played the whole tournament with said. “Alex is very good at net and lot more relaxed in the second set back-to-back titles in 2014-15. title last year with Gigi Feingold, but it didn’t take long to break in her new partner. She and Miller Palisadian-Post played their first set together Sept. 12 versus Westlake and won 6-4. Four days later, they earned the FOOTBALL CONTEST clinching doubles point against Sage Hill at the Coast Cup Prep Sponsored by The Yogurt Shoppe Classic in Newport Beach. Turns out, they were just getting started. The Palisades High Top Winner Receives a duo won 6-1, 6-2 at No. 1 doubles $15 Gift Certificate to to set the tone in the Dolphins’ (excluding tax and gratuity) shutout of Cleveland in the City’s ® inaugural Open Division final on Nov. 2 and got seeded second in the Individual doubles draw be- 873 Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 hind freshman teammates Noe CONTESTCONTESTCONTEST ENTRY ENTRYENTRY DEADLINE:DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FRIDAY,FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER DECMBER 19,22, 5, 2014,2014,2017, 5 5 P.M. P.M.P.M. Winter and Halsey Hulse. Fires and final exams caused NAME: the championship match to be ADDRESS: postponed several times, but when PHONE: the all-Palisades meeting took COLLEGECOLLEGE place, Coach Bud Kling was im- pressed by the quality of tennis his q FresnoClemsonCentral StateMichigan vsat q WyomingUtahFlorida State players produced. q USCCaliforniaAppalachian St. vsat q ToledoStanfordArizona vs “Noe and Halsey had been q MichiganMississippiArmy State State at q SanOregonLSU Diego St. beating Caroline and Alex con- q Texas Tech vs q South Florida q MichiganUtah at q NotreMichigan Dame sistently in practice, but there q Houston vs q Fresno St. q ColoradoOklahoma State at q BoiseWest Virginia State were a lot of close games and the NFL finals are a new experience for PRO two freshmen,” said Kling, who Palisades’ Maddy Goore (left) and Kalea Martin paired to win the third-place doubles match in three sets q BrownsChargersVikings at q SteelersBillsPackers offered each pair technical ad- against Cleveland’s Jay Lee and Victoria Kaplan at Balboa Sports Center. Photo: Steve Galluzzo at q Titans q RaidersPackersRams at q JetsLions vice but didn’t discuss strategy on q Falcons at q Saints q 49ers at q CowboysCardinals changeovers. “There were a lot of q Seahawks at q Cowboys bang-bang-bang points at the net, at q ChargersPatriotsCowboys at q JetsDolphinsRams which you don’t often see. They q BengalsBears at q RavensJets brought out the best in each other TIEBREAKER TIEBREAKER and it was fun to watch.” q Broncos at q Redskins Winter and Hulse, who lost q SaintsBroncos at q FalconsSeahawks only four games in eight sets on Score: ______/______their way to the finals, broke Ross OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES: Every week, the Palisadian-Post will have a selection of NFL and college football teams. to open the match, but Winter was Check the teams you predict will win each game. The person with the most correct picks wins. In the case of a tie, the tie-breaker score will be used. The player who 1) picks the winning team and 2) comes closest to the total number of points scored by both teams wins. If broken three games later. Mill- one or more participants pick the winner and the same number of points, whoever is closer to the winning team’s score wins the contest. er held serve for a 6-5 lead, then All entries must arrive at the office of the Palisadian-Post, 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, no later than 5 p.m. on the Friday before game weekend. Entries received after that will be disallowed. forced an error on set point. There is a limit of one entry per person. No photocopies, computer-generated or faxed entries are permitted. The contest is open to Rallies got longer in the sec- everyone except for employees of the Palisadian-Post and their immediate families. Winners will be notified each week and their names will be printed in the subsequent edition of the paper. Winners must report to the offices of the Palisadian-Post to declare prizes. The ond set as both sides tried to seize decisions of the editors of the Palisadian-Post are final. Winning certificates must be used by January 31, 2018. control. The pivotal game was the LAST WEEK’S WINNER: LINDA HARVEY (+7) fifth, when Ross held after eight deuces. Miller’s volley winner on break point leveled the set at 3-3 and two games later Miller and Cowboys Win Rec Center Football Title Ross broke at love. After a brief he Cowboys rebounded from four regular season losses to win the pause for Hulse to brush a spider Palisades Recreation Center’s Co-Ed Bantam Division flag football off her arm before receiving serve Tchampionship, upsetting the previously-undefeated 49ers 35-14. on match point, Miller whacked a Sebastian Derosa and Wyatt Schinto each scored two touchdowns, forehand volley winner and got a Robert Holohan scored one touchdown, Charlie Olsen and George Ter- warm embrace from Ross. pening both had extra-point conversions and Dylan Goldstein, Malek “I didn’t play at all during the Shamonki, Graham Doble, Tyler Bunn and Maksim Lichtenberg also two-week delay between the semis contributed for the Cowboys. and finals,” Ross said. “We knew Xavier Burkett scored twice for the 49ers, who got solid play from we weren’t expected to win today, Caroline Ross (left) and Alex Miller give two thumbs up after winning the City Section Individual doubles Colin Ridgley, JJ Ward, Finnegan Viles, Becker Ludwig, Jack Ervin, but I kind of had a feeling they’d championship last Friday at Balboa Sports Center in Encino. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Leif Lorscheider and Griffinand Wolf. Page 10 Palisadian-Post December 21, 2017

Palisades’ Hamzah Alsaudi (left) grapples with Alemany’s Adrian Rodriguez in the 220-pound final Palisades’ Chance Chapman (left) looks for an opening against Wetzel Hill of Trabuco Hills in the at the West Coast Classic. Alsaudi scored a 3-2 decision to stay undefeated. Photo: Steve Galluzzo third-place match at 160 pounds Saturday afternoon at Rosemead High. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Alsaudi Wins West Coast Classic Palisades High Wrestlers Place Eighth out of 42 Teams at Rosemead Tournament

By STEVE GALLUZZO earned another to pull even enter- Newbury Park Invitational) and Sports Editor ing the the last two minutes. Al- improving to 13-0. saudi chose the down position and “I’ll probably drop down for amzah Alsaudi has set lofty worked an escape to take the lead, City [finals] but I feel pretty good goals for himself this sea- which he preserved for the last 60 at this weight,” said Alsaudi, who Hson and one is to go undefeated. seconds. pinned his first three opponents— The Palisades High senior wres- “It took me awhile, but I knew all in the first period. “I’m still tler kept his perfect record intact eventually I’d escape,” Alsaudi quick. At 220 we’re all about the Friday and Saturday at the West said. “He defended well in the be- same strength, but at 195 I feel a Coast Classic in Rosemead, gut- ginning but I found my shot. Over real strength advantage. This is ting out a 3-2 triumph over Ale- the summer I worked on the High- my last year, my last chance, so I many’s Adrian Rodriguez to win C and that’s the move I used in the want to win state really bad.” the 220-pound weight division. final. I’m pretty satisfied. I always Palisades finished eighth out Alsaudi, a two-time City Sec- want to go right at a guy and pin of 42 schools in the team stand- tion champion and state qualifier him, but a win is a win.” ings, two points behind City rival at 195, was seeded No. 1 and he Alsaudi entered the two-day Birmingham. displayed laser focus in the fi- tournament ranked eighth in Cal- Contributing to the Dolphins’ nal, scoring first on a takedown ifornia and he is likely to move up 118-point total was Aaron “Pea- in the second period. Rodriguez after earning his second first-place nut” Galef, who came within three got a point back on an escape and medal of the year (he also won the seconds of forcing overtime in the final before settling for second place at 138 pounds. Galef, who began the season by winning the Turkey Duals in Lake Balboa, got an escape in the second period against Monache’s Jose Flores, who took a 2-1 lead moments later on a reversal. Galef Aaron Galef flips Monache’s Jose Flores in the 138-pound final of Saturday afternoon’s West Coast was awarded a point early in the Classic at Rosemead High. Galef lost a 3-2 decision and finished second. Photo: Steve Galluzzo third period when Flores locked hands, but he got it back when of my losses my sophomore year trait,” said Carpenter, who began on a takedown, took a brief one- Galef was issued his second cau- were because I was backing up wrestling in sixth grade at Paul point lead and scored his last point tion for jumping the whistle just and not shooting. My quarterfinal Revere Middle School. “Bottom on an escape. before the final buzzer. match against the El Camino Real is the best place to get points, but In the 182-pound division, “I felt like I could take him on guy [Sako Avetysian] was tight. I I’m best on top. I’d never wrestled Joseph Velado battled to fourth my feet but it’s hard to score with won 3-2 but he was good and we’ll him before but I was confident place, losing by fall to Hanes- that little time left,” Galef said. “I probably meet at City finals.” coming in. I’ve been working on sian Nico from Simi Valley in the might drop down to 132. For this Jake Carpenter pinned Wal- my arm drag and tilts.” third-place match. tournament, it was hard to make nut’s Jesse Marquez in just 2:06 Chance Chapman took fourth Parsa Pourmoula went 1-2 at Jake Carpenter (top) took third place in the 152-pound division weight the first day but the second to take third place at 152 pounds. at 160 pounds, losing a 6-4 deci- 120 pounds, Jonathan Quero went after pinning Walnut’s Jesse Marquez in the second period. day I made it easily. I’m working “I have speed and agility, but sion in the third-place match. He 2-2 at 132 and Luke Hansen went Photo: Steve Galluzzo on being more aggressive. Most I’d say mat awareness is my best was down 2-0 but tied the score 1-2 at 170.

Rory McIlroy Photo: PGA Tour McIlroy Commits to 2018 Genesis Open our-time major golf champion Rory McIlroy has committed Fto play in the 2018 Genesis Open, to be held February 15-18 at Riv- iera Country Club. McIlroy, currently ranked No. 10 in the world, first played at Riv- iera in 2016 when he shot 6-under to finish in a six-way tie for 20th. The 28-year-old from North- ern Ireland is a 13-time PGA Tour winner, a four-time European Ry- der Cup member and claimed the 2016 FedExCup. December 21, 2017 Palisadian-Post Page 11

Sophomore Jane Nwaba averaged 17.5 points in four games at the Freshman guard Alexis Pettis starts a fast break in Palisades’ pool Sophomore Anesa Nobles shoots in the Dolphins’ 52-25 triumph St. Monica Holiday Classic. Photo: Steve Galluzzo play game versus Culver City. Photo: Steve Galluzzo over Notre Dame Academy. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Growing Pains Pali High Hoops Squads Rounding into Form over Winter Break

By STEVE GALLUZZO our belt,” Foley said after Pali- We’re young but we’re making in last Friday’s 52-25 pool play The Dolphins had no answer buzzer to give the Dolphins a 22- Sports Editor sades’ 50-24 victory. “There was a progress. I went back and watched win versus Notre Dame Academy. for the Roadrunners’ 6-foot-8 ju- 14 lead. He finished the night with good balance of teams and we’re our first game and we still have a Nwaba filled the stat sheet nior Shareef O’Neal, son of for- a team-high 17 points—including getting there in terms of creating lot to work on, but already we’re against Culver City, finishing with mer Los Angeles Lakers center five three-pointers. t the end of Monday’s game the habits, mindset, energy and much better than we were then.” 22 points, 16 rebounds, six deflec- Shaquille O’Neal, who had 12 Spencer had 16 points, Kerko- against St. Monica Catholic, team unity we want.” Sophomore Jane Nwaba had tions, five steals, two assists and points—including four dunks. rian and Will Janney each added APalisades High girls basketball The Dolphins went 3-1 at 17 points, Alexis Pettis scored one blocked shot. Guards Nick Kerkorian (10 nine and Graham Alphson had six, coach Danielle Foley was pre- the St. Monica Holiday Classic, 13 and fellow freshman Sammie The Dolphins opened the points), Anthony Spencer (nine) but the Dolphins lost 75-65. sented a third-place plaque—the losing only to Culver City 50-42 Arnold added 11—with three Conquistadore Classic in Wood- and Ariya Vahdani (eight) led the Palisades is scheduled to play team’s first under her watch. on their home floor in the second three-pointers—versus the Mari- land Hills yesterday against Arleta Dolphins in a 67-44 defeat. in the Cathedral Classic Dec. 27- More valuable to Foley than round of pool play. In the finals, ners, who trailed 31-15 at halftime and continue pool play at 2:30 to- There is always intensity in 30 and Coach Donzell Hayes has the plaque, however, was the ex- Culver City lost by two points to and 47-17 after three quarters. day versus Chatsworth. The final Palisades’ annual matchup against also lined up one last intersection- perience the Dolphins gained as Venice—which Palisades hosts in Arnold scored 13 points and round is Saturday. crosstown rival Santa Monica and al game Jan. 3 at Morningside in they prepare for Western League its league opener Jan. 8. grabbed 14 rebounds, Ivy Scott The Pali High boys squad last Friday’s contest was certainly Inglewood, five days before the action, starting after Winter Break. “This is a good league for us,” had 12 points and 12 rebounds, was also in action last week, play- no exception. Dolphins’ Western League opener “The best thing we got from Foley said. “There will be a lot Nwaba had 11 points and five ing intersectional road games at Cole Jacobs swished a corner at Venice. Palisades went 7-5 to this tournament is games under of close and competitive games. steals and Pettis added nine points Crossroads and Santa Monica. three-pointer at the first-quarter place third in league last season.

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Lineman Syr Riley Linebacker Max Palees Safety Will Janney Tailback Dakotah Hamilton Kicker Campbell Geddes Gridiron Glory Six Dolphins Selected to All-City Division I Football Team; Ari Sallus Named Lineman of the Year By STEVE GALLUZZO Joining Sallus on the All-City offensive first team solo, 43 assisted) in 12 games. Palees, who led the Sports Editor are fellow seniors Dakotah Hamilton (one of running Dolphins in scoring with 86 points, had two intercep- backs selected) and Washington State-bound line- tions, one pass deflection and 48 tackles (21 solo, 27 he accolades keep pouring in for members of the man Syr Riley. Both Hamilton and Riley were also assisted) in 11 games on defense. Palisades High football squad following another first team All-League selections. Hamilton rushed for San Fernando junior running back Trevor Gill Tsuccessful season in which the Dolphins finished 8-4 1,455 yards and 12 touchdowns. was voted Division I Player of the Year after leading and made the City Section Division I quarterfinals for Senior placekicker Campbell Geddes, who was the Tigers to the championship. the second straight year. previously named Western League Kicker of the Year, South Gate senior quarterback Ernie Arcia was Fourteen Pali High players earned All-Western was awarded the same honor by the City committee the Offensive Player of the Year and Dorsey senior League honors and on Tuesday, six made the All-City after averaging 39.2 yards per punt, booting 35 touch- cornerback Dion Bascom was voted Defensive Player Division I team: three on offense, two on defense and backs and converting 47 of 50 point-after tries and of the Year. San Fernando senior Nigel Edwards was one on special teams. nine of 12 field goal attempts. voted Defensive Lineman of the Year and San Fernan- After being named Western League Offensive Making the All-City Division I defensive second do’s Robert Garcia was voted Coach of the Year. Lineman of the Year, senior tackle Ari Sallus was team were safety Will Janney (a first team All-League Harbor City Narbonne tailback Jermar Jefferson chosen Offensive Lineman of the Year in Division I, choice) and sophomore linebacker Max Palees, who was named Player of the Year in the Open Division consisting of the 16 Division I teams not among the made first team All-League at running back. after leading the Gauchos to a CIF state bowl title. top eight slated to participate in the inaugural Open Janney had four interceptions, six pass deflec- Division playoffs. Sallus has committed to UC Davis. tions, two fumble recoveries and 68 total tackles (25 Right: City Offensive Lineman of the Year Ari Sallus.

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he first thing I noticed when I arrived outside Caffé Delfini Ton an unusually warm December night in Pacific Palisades was the sound of affable chatter emanat- ing from behind the hoary wood- en windows that frame the restaurant’s old-world entryway. The small, charming trattoria nestled on Santa Monica Canyon’s ever-so-quiet West Channel Road was alive and bustling with sono- rous booms of conversation between the clinking of glasses and calls for more bread. For me, a second-generation Italian American, Delfini’s roaring clientele only added to the restau- Alex Ercoli (left) and Gianpietro Silardi Photo courtesy of Alex Ercoli rant’s outdated, although charm- ingly nostalgic, decor and robust- ly rich smells, making me right at home inside the restaurant’s lively dining room. Speaking of smells: With regional offerings spanning from the rural Tuscan hillsides made famous for their meats and cheeses, to the Manila clams and bottarga of olive-soaked Sicily, Delfini’s open air kitchen plays culprit to the multitudinous mix of sensory Branzino Mediterraneo Photos by Gabriella Bock delights wafting out to hungry dinner patrons, and offers an exclusive glimpse into the finely tuned machine that has been spooning out penne to plate for nearly three decades. Hailing from Pomezia, a sub- urb of Rome, childhood friends Alessandro Ercoli and Gianpietro Silardi opened the restaurant in 1990 after the pair immigrated to California. Combining their passion for food with hospitable personalities that come naturally to natives of the boot, the restaurateurs have brought their own slice of Italy right here to the Palisades. But what keeps locals coming back to the traditional trattoria— Grilled Calamari despite the numerous Italian joints that have sprung up across town sion to give it another go. Bottom line: Caffé Delfi- over the years—may surprise you: Delicate yet packed with fla- ni proves that Italian food can Going against the grain, the Pali vor, this fork-tender dish is an un- be complex, healthy and bud- staple is known for its zinguini, a pretentious choice that will leave get-friendly. Stop inside for a pasta made from fresh zucchini, your mouth watering for more. glass of vino (or two) and ask Alex which Ercoli said almost always And do be sure to let the white “cosa bolle in pentola?” (what’s sells out. wine and lemon oils find their way cooking) at this beloved family The zinguini can be served over to your potatoes—you won’t trattoria. under any one of Caffé Delfini’s be dissatisfied. Buon appetito! distinct mother sauces, and here, Sweet endings include clas- the Pasta Bolognese—a hearty sics like Homemade Tiramisu and Caffé Delfini is open for din- and complex tomato sauce made Budino—an Italian custard made ner Monday through Saturday with lean veal—is king. with kirschwasser—and unexpect- beginning at 5:30 p.m., and 5 Reminiscent of the bolognese ed gems like fresh Lemon Sorbet p.m. on Sunday. The restaurant my nonna used to craft every Sun- that comes packed into a frozen, offers delivery service and take- day in the basement kitchen of her hollowed-out whole lemon and out as well as holiday and event Lemon Sorbet Chicago bungalow, Delfini’s clas- topped with Amaretto whipped catering either at your place or sic red sauce is authentically pure cream. in its private banquet room. Emilia-Romagna cuisine done right. If it’s something lighter you AMAZING MUSIC STORE.COM crave, the eatery offers a wide We Love to Teach! Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Piano, Drums array of small plates from their ALL AGES, ALL STYLES! Insalate - Antipasti menu, includ- Group & Private Lessons • Instrument Rentals & Sales ing Bruschetta topped with sweet, Est. 1980 • (310) 454-4669 • 867 Swarthmore Ave. sunkissed vine tomatoes and a towering Grilled Calamari plat- ter that will put any local seafood joint to shame. But where Delfini truly hooked me was with their Branzi- no Mediterraneo—Mediterranean striped bass, baked with white wine, a touch of rosemary and garlic, served with roasted rosemary potatoes and spinach sautéed with garlic and red chili flakes—a dish I’ve tried at several restaurants from coast to coast, but, more often than not, have been left feeling aggrieved by my seafood choice. (The last time I tried branzino I had been served more bones than fish, and trust me, there’s nothing less appealing than spending $40 to cough up your meal in front of your dinner mates.) All of that changed when I tried my first bite of Delfini's Branzino after Ercoli recommended the dish despite my apprehen- December 21, 2017 Palisadian-Post Page 15

REEL PALI In the If I Picked the Academy Award Nominees for 2017 Balcony I guess that I cannot get enough of the talented Palisades Connections Sally Hawkins. But McDormand is always a force to Film and TV By ARNIE WISHNICK that cannot be beaten. Special to the Palisadian-Post Best Actor t was a good year for movies. It should be not- Daniel Day-Lewis “Phantom Thread” ‘Tiny’ Matt Damon ed that I had no problem filling the film and four Jake Gyllenhaal “Stronger” Iacting slots. Daniel Kaluuya “Get Out” Gary Oldman “Darkest Hour” “Three Billboards Outside Ebb- Stars in Quirky Satire Best Picture Denzel Washington “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” ing, Missouri” “Baby Driver” Photo courtesy of Gold Derby By GABRIELLA BOCK dom” comes more space to “Coco” Gary Oldman is Winston Churchill. V for Reporter sprawl, more sky to reach and “Lady Bird” victory, Mr. Oldman. a never-ending supply of vod- “Marshall” ew from acclaimed indie ka. When downsizing, there is “Maudie” Best Supporting Actress director Alexander Payne no limit on how big your Mc- “The Post” Allison Janney “I, Tonya” N(“Sideways,” “Nebraska”) Mansion can be and with this, “The Shape of Water” Tatiana Maslany “Stronger” comes “Downsizing,” a whim- Payne’s satirical examination “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Laurie Metcalf “Lady Bird” sical romp starring Palisadian of human nature is pushed “Wind River” Octavia Spencer “The Shape of Water” Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig through an over-exaggerated “Wonder Woman” Allison Williams “Get Out” as a husband (Paul) and wife lens that still manages to hit its The stars of “Get Out” (Audrey) who plan to shrink mark. The best storytelling is always a winner. There Tough category. I’m going to pick Metcalf over Photo courtesy of Collider themselves down the size of an After Audrey suffers a bout is outstanding storytelling from each of the above. the other “Mom of the Year” Janney. index finger. of cold feet, Paul must navigate My personal favorite Best Picture is “Maudie,” “Why?” is the first question through his new life in Leisure- however “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Mis- Best Supporting Actor that comes to mind, followed land, a luxury “little person” souri” gets the Oscar. Armie Hammer “Call Me By Your Name” shortly thereafter by the oblig- community, and undoubtedly Woody Harrelson “Three Billboards Outside atory “hows?” But luckily the learn the biggest lesson of all: Best Actress Ebbing, Missouri” message is not lost behind a sometimes the grass really isn’t Sally Hawkins “Maudie” Ethan Hawke “Maudie” crackpot concept: Excessive greener—even when it is. Sally Hawkins “The Shape of Water” Sam Rockwell “Three Billboards Outside human consumption has all but The film features -cam Frances McDormand “Three Billboards Out- Ebbing, Missouri” destroyed our planet and now eos from Palisadian Laura side Ebbing, Missouri” Adam Sandler “The Meyerowitz Stories” the only way to reverse our im- Dern and Neil Patrick Harris, Margot Robbie “I, Tonya” pact is by reducing our size. while Christoph Waltz, Jason Kate Winslet “Wonder Wheel” Rockwell finally gets his due. “Maudie” Photo courtesy of Collider After a brief jumble of lab Sudeikis and Hong Chau fill coat exposition, Paul and Au- out the rest of the cast. drey decide to become heroic “Downsizing,” which do-gooders and take the plunge opened the Venice Film Festi- A Helping into a more minimal lifestyle— val last August, arrives in the- except not really. With “tiny- aters Dec. 21. Paw at Pali

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Page 16 Palisadian-Post December 21, 2017 Felix Massey: An Inaugural Exhibition Palisadian Pens Powerful Mental Health Memoir By GABRIELLA BOCK Harwood lets us join her on a Reporter journey to recovery and mental health management, sharing her alisadian-born author Dyane memories and offering practical, Harwood woke up one day real world guidance to the 20.9 Pand couldn’t stop writing. million Americans diagnosed What would be deemed as a with a mood disorder. gift to those of us working in the “It’s time that we break the newspaper business or to nov- stigma and begin talking,” Har- elists suffering from yet another wood, a UC Santa Cruz graduate Happy trio, from left: Byington, Massey and Saltz bout of writer’s block, Harwood’s in English, told the Post. “I’m Photos courtesy of Felix Massey "Mr. Smith" never ending need to scrawl and here to prove that we can live a scribe nearly cost her a life. full and happy life.” In her new book, “Birth of a Already receiving rave re- New Brain: Healing from Post- views from doctors and mental partum Bipolar Disorder,” Har- health advocacy groups, with wood provides, in both humor Comedian Jay Mohr, spokesper- and pain, an intimate account of son for the “Keep Oregon Well” her struggles with hypergraph- The Brain, the book mental health campaign, hailing ia—a rare behavioral condition Photos courtesy of Dyane Harwood the book as “the most impressive characterized by the intense desire mental health book” of his life- to write—and how giving birth to “It began almost instantly time, “Birth of a New Brain” is "Long jump" "Charles C. Ebbets" her second child induced a life-al- after I had my second daughter, available now on Amazon and at tering disorder she never thought Marilla,” she revealed. “At first, dyaneharwood.com. By ALISON ROWE the other, looking out from a face- creating the enthusiasm. “He in- she’d develop. my mania was mislabeled as Special to the Palisadian-Post less industrial building. spires the whole class,” Massey “My father has bipolar disor- ‘mother’s elation,’ but eventual- When asked how his work explained. der, so of course there is that fam- ly things got to the point where I t 17 years old, Felix Massey has changed since that first doc- Firmly in the digital world, ily history right there,” Harwood would stay up all night writing— is already an accomplished umentary phase, he said, “before, though he is, Massey shares a se- told the Palisadian-Post. “But I on any surface I could find—jot- Aphotographer. An exhibition at The I was shooting beauty, but then I ries of his black and white original was in my late 30s by the time it ting down every single thought in Edge in El Segundo, with his Pal- realized that, by telling a story, I images, playing tribute to classic came for me.” my head. I would write while I fed isades Charter High School class- could select the tone to tell it.” His analogue photographers Robert In her book, Harwood writes my daughter, I would write while mates Amanda Saltz and Riley photographs are clues to a narra- Capa, Charles C. Ebbets and Jo- about her upbringing in the “beau- I used the bathroom. I literally Byington, shows him confidently tive, which he hopes the viewer seph L Galloway, and showing that tiful seaside town” of Pacific Pal- couldn’t stop.” exploring the possibilities of the will investigate to bring the work Steil is gifting his young charges isades. A graduate of Palisades Aware that her newly devel- medium. to completion. with a solid background in art ap- Charter High School, the High- oped compulsion was rapidly be- Daughters Marilla The son of artist Ed Massey, Massey acknowledged his vi- preciation. lands native grew up much like coming a burden on her family, and Avonlea Felix got his first taste for photog- sual influences as fellow Palisadian For some, the use of Photoshop her peers: Her mother was a for- with baby Marilla losing weight raphy when his father gave him an Steven Spielberg, Gregory Crewd- is an anathema—for Massey’s gen- mer actress turned speech thera- from not receiving enough of her old camera in 2008. By 2010 he son, Edward Hopper and Mark eration, it is a given. He does not pist and her father was a violinist mother’s milk, Harwood began was taking it seriously, document- Tansey. All are artists who create shy away from using the brush for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. searching for answers. ing his father’s famous public art elaborate worlds, often capturing tool to paint in certain areas of But despite their open and As she would soon discover piece “Summer of Color,” which feelings of isolation and alienation. the image, to increase contrast, or sweeping surroundings, the fami- through the help of author and mobilized 9,000 people to beautify Massey stages his photographs to mute, to achieve the effects he ly housed an air of secrecy around Harvard-trained neurologist Dr. lifeguard stations from Zuma to the with the precision of a director on wants. her father’s disease, a mistake, Alice Flaherty, the mother-of-two South Bay. set; sketching the desired finished He takes on the mantle of the Harwood said, that would later had developed full blown bipolar It was not long before Massey result before the shoot, and ar- painter or graphic artist at will, forestall her ability to recognize disorder, a realization that would started staging his own pieces. ranging the models and crew in a sometimes printing on canvas that she herself was suffering ultimately shape the next 10 years Palisadian born and raised, the planned schedule. to heighten the effect. He is not from symptoms of the chaotic of her life. subjects for his photographs are Working from a fixed tripod, working in the tradition of Carti- mood disorder. In “Birth of a New Brain,” Celebrating with Lucy drawn from his life in the town and he lights specific areas between er-Bresson, looking for “the deci- its surroundings. He imbues what each shot, stitching the multiples sive moment.” could be mundane scenes with together in the final edit. He and his classmates are pro- drama and portent; an elderly lady He is also supported by friends active and busy creating their own paused on her way to post a letter and fellow students from Pali High, decisive moments. on a night-time suburban street; who readily serve as crew on each a young gridiron warrior in the other’s projects. Their work will be on display tunnel at Palisades Charter High “We have a blast,” he said. He at The Edge, 730-C S. 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This Month’s Recommended Wines: Made by Palisadians Wine Fit for Palisadians By Patrick Frank 2016 Red Car 2014 Red Car Rosé of Pinot Noir Estate Pinot Noir Pale cherry color, with From that high vineyard near aromas of strawberries. the Pacific, it brings plum, Look Locally for Nationally Known Wines Harvested especially for raspberry and tea notes in rosé, it shows fine stony a firm structure with meaty Which Palisadian-owned the town of Rescue. The company qualities on the palate. texture and a brisk finish. businesses received the fell off the map in the early 1900s, most national attention but Skinner’s Palisadian-based $22, at the Wine House $70, at the winery in 2017? direct descendant Mike and his wife, Carey, by chance discovered wo wineries named Red Car historical records of his ancestor and Skinner, arguably. The and bought the old cellar in 2006. Ttwo are among the world’s top A regional airport had taken 100 wineries of 2017, accord- over the original vineyard land ing to Wine and Spirits maga- decades ago, but the Skinners zine, where they join other Au- bought land nearby and planted gust houses such as Chateau du traditional Rhône varieties such Moulin-à-Vent, Vega Sicilia and as Syrah, Grenache and Mour- Ridge. vèdre. Near the town of Fair Play, The owners of both live in the winery welcomes visitors to a Pacific Palisades, but their- re tasting room located on more es- 2014 Skinner 2015 Skinner spective vineyards are miles tate vineyards. Estate Grenache El Dorado Mourvèdre apart, located in up-and-coming The higher elevation and lack Nice earthy nose with black Medium-bodied and lithe, California wine regions. Making Red Car Estate Vineyard, Fort Ross-Seaview Photo courtesy of Red Car Wines of tradition in El Dorado both cherry and herbal tones it shows white pepper, memorable wines from grapes in work in their favor, encouraging leads to a light-bodied but cherries and floral notes. cutting-edge locations has drawn zone now known as Fort Ross- of it a highly regarded Rosé of Pi- well-structured wines and cre- rich flavors on the palate Light tannins mark a attention to their work. Seaview. Grapes from that very not Noir; most of the rest is vine- ative thinking about planting and with a firm balance. smooth finish. As an aside from his career cool region above the fog line yard-designated small lots. blending. Skinner winemaker as an investment banker, Richard give Red Car wines immense fo- Their Sonoma facilities were Chris Pittenger is among a few in $60, at the winery $30, at the winery Crowell founded Red Car in 2000 cus and excellent structure. mercifully spared any damage California who bottles Mourvèdre when he and winemaker Carroll Kemp uses only naturally oc- from the recent wildfires, but they as a varietal. Kemp teamed up to make two curring yeast, the better to high- are donating half of the proceeds Mike and Carey live in The barrels of Syrah. Since then, they light the vintage and vineyard from future sales of their 2016 Huntington and are active in the have never looked back; rather, conditions. Rosé at the Sebastopol tasting local community. In the recent they have looked westward and “To inoculate with commer- room to charities supporting fire 2017 harvest, they donated a upward. cial yeast,” he said, “is to give in relief. weekend grape-crushing experi- They were among the pio- to fear.” Skinner Vineyards is both ence at the winery for six couples neers planting Pinot Noir and They farm most vineyards younger and considerably older who bid at an auction to benefit Chardonnay in the far reaches organically and use very few new than Red Car. The brand originat- Corpus Christi School. of Sonoma County, a handful of oak barrels in aging the finished ed in 1861 in Gold Rush country, Skinner wines are available miles from the Pacific at up to wine. Red Car now produces where one James Skinner made by the glass at Rustic Canyon, 1,000 feet above sea level in a 10,000 cases per year, one-third “Native Wine and Brandy” near AOC and Spago.

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Dana Rivera Stroke Survivor Support Group FREE! Open to Family & Caregivers Individual Meetings Upon Request Brentwood TBI/Stroke survivors ages 18-50's The radio crew Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer University Synagogue Every other 11960 Sunset Blvd. Mon. at 2pm n Thursday, Dec. 14, the Theatre Palisades alistic George Bailey, made famous by Jimmy Pacific Palisades Actors’ troupe transformed Pierson Play- Stewart, and created live sound effects before Ohouse into a 1940s New York radio station for our eyes. JON CATES Presbyterian Church Thursdays REALTOR® 15821 Sunset Blvd. at 1pm a special “live” broadcast of the classic Christ- The cast: Greg Abbott, Mark Davidson, mas story “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Mitch Feinstein, Carolyn Field, Charmaine joncateshomes.com Contact facilitator Dana Rivera Directed by Theatre Pali veterans Martha Glennon, Laura Goldstein, Sue Hardie, Martha Top 500 [email protected] [email protected] Agents Hunter and Sherman Wayne, the 15-member Hunter, Manfred Hofer, Michael and Michelle 310.428.4822 ensemble brought the spirit of old time radio Nozi, Maria O’Connor, Yvonne Robertson, 310.570.9444 Afilliated groups offered at back to life as they performed the dozens of Susan Stagnal, and Wendy Taubin. CalBRE #01915688 St.Johns, UCLA Santa Monica “Wonderful Life” characters, including the ide- —GABRIELLA BOCK and Jewish Home of the Aging Page 18 Palisadian-Post December 21, 2017 KKid’sid’s PPageage Angelic Sounds In The Palisades

On Sunday, Dec. 10, 29 children aged 3 to 14 from the Community Methodist Church put on their Sunday best and enchanted morning churchgoers in a special production of “Another Christmas Carol.” Featuring original songs by church music director Ross Chitwood and Joey Hargrove, family ministry organizer, the spirited show was followed by an annual auction, Mini Christmas Bazaar and an extra special coffee fellowship. Photos courtesy of Joey Hargrove

WORSHIP DIRECTORY Palisades Lutheran Church CHURCHES Reverend Kenneth Davis, Pastor Traditional Worship, 9:00 a.m. (Childcare)

Calvary Church of Pacific Palisades Adult Bible Study, Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Services: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Children & Youth Programs: ages 0-18 Communion – 1st and 3rd Sundays Wednesday Evening Children & Youth Programs: ages 3-18 5th Sundays – 10:30am Combined Worship Weekly Small Groups and Service Opportunities Preschool: Enroll now! (310) 459-3425 701 Palisades Drive • Pacific Palisades • 310-454-6537 15905 Sunset Blvd • 310-459-2358 • www.plc.cc www.calvarypalisades.org Twitter & Vimeo: calvarychurchpp St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Facebook & Instagram: calvarypalisades The Reverend Bruce A. Freeman, Rector The Reverend Christine Purcell, Associate Rector

Community United Methodist Church Sunday Services: 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Pastor Wayne B. Walters 10:15 am Choral Eucharist Worship: Sundays, 10 a.m., Sunday School, Childcare and Children’s Education Weekly Children and Youth Programs for all ages Nursery/Toddler Care available GOT MOLD? NOT SURE? www.palisadesmethodist.org Weekday worship: Wednesdays, 10:00 am Call LAʼs leading mold inspection and consulting company. Preschool — Enroll now: 310-454-4600 1031 Bienveneda * Pacific Palisades * 310-454-1358 801 Via de la Paz • Pacific Palisades • 310-454-5529 Don’t trust your largest www.stmatthews.com investment or your Corpus Christi Catholic Church family’s health to Rev. Msgr. Liam Kidney, Pastor SYNAGOGUES untrained, inexperienced Fr. Dennis P. Mongrain, Associate Pastor The Mold Inspection Specialists! MASSES Chabad Jewish Community Campus & franchised companies! Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. A Warm & Welcoming Community For All! 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Please visit www.chabadpalisades.com for our No. 2017341382 WAGNER HOLISTIC CENTER; 17383 W 15100 Sunset Blvd. • Pacific Palisades • 310-454-1328 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT SUNSET BLVD #A230, PACIFIC PALISADES, (cookie not included) Visit us at: corpuschristichurch.com services & upcoming events. The following persons are doing business as: CA 90272 MOPTU; 2461 SANTA MONICA BLVD #335, SAN- WAGNER CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE A PRO- Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church 17315 Sunset Blvd | 310-454-7783 TA MONICA, CA 90404 FESSIONAL CORPORATION; 17383 W Fr. 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Los Angeles County on December 7, 2017. 10:00 AM/4:30 PM NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATE- NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATE- Palisades Presbyterian Church MENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE MENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE easy! Early Childhood Center: 424-214-7482 Reverend Grace Park, Associate Pastor Jewish Experience Center: 310-459-1569 IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Service For a complete calendar please visit: www.ourKI.org CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (Sunday School and Child Care at Worship Service) STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT 16019 W. Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself DATE. 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