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22 Pages Thursday, January 10, 2019 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 2019 P-A-L-I B-E-E Bonin Responds to Chain Star spellers in first through fifth grade who live or attend of Palisadian Break-Ins school in Pacific Palisades are By JAMES GAGE invited to join the fun for the Reporter 2019 Pali Bee, hosted by the acific Palisades was more bed- Palisadian-Post on Sunday, Plam than Bethlehem this holi- February 10. For more in- day season as a string of burglaries, package thefts and car break-ins formation or to sign up, visit swept across town from Marquez palipost.com/palibee2019. Knolls to the Alphabet Streets, and Suspects caught on camera Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer from The Huntington to The Riv- iera. and gloves—smashed glass sliding been my focus, and as a result of First reported in the January 3 windows and door panels at six sep- my efforts, LAPD Chief Moore will edition of the Palisadian-Post, a arate residences, stealing jewelry, be deploying 200 more officers to string of four burglaries occurred cash and other incidentals, includ- patrol duty later this month. That’s Palisades-Grown Women in Via Mesa on December 19, fol- ing an airsoft gun. in addition to the 378 officers re- lowed by a theft on the 500 block “The physical description of deployed to neighborhood patrols of Los Liones Drive and a burglary the subject was identical,” said one last year, dozens of which were as- on Napoli Drive in The Riviera on of the victims of the January 2018 signed to the Westside. Dominate Politics December 21. burglaries. “The breaking of glass “I will also be raising the issue More theft was reported on Pa- to gain entry, the stealing of jewel- of property crime in Pacific Pali- cific Coast Highway on December ry, the use of a walkie-talkie—ev- sades with Captain Vic Davalos, 24, with a following burglary re- ery detail was identical. Even the the new commanding officer of ported on December 26 in The Riv- clothing worn was the same. It must the LAPD’s West LA station. He iera, as well as a theft reported on be the work of the same person and shares my determination that every December 27 on Sunset Boulevard accomplice in a getaway car. resident of Los Angeles should feel and a burglary in Rustic Canyon on “So, they’ve struck again in the safe in their home.” the same date. Palisades.” As the rash of burglaries con- On January 4 around 6:30 p.m., As the Post went to print, tinue, Palisadian victims share their an additional home was burglarized LAPD Senior Lead Officer -Mi concerns. on De Pauw Street in Via Mesa near chael Moore did not respond to “Having never been burglar- four vacant lots under construction. inquiries of whether or not LAPD ized in a long-term residency here The suspects took a computer, jew- believes the suspect to be the same in the Palisades village, it was a elry and watches. person—or if the number of break- shock to be a part of an organized An alarm at the home was ins is unusually high or normal for burglary on December 19,” one turned on but didn’t activate at the this time of year. Palisades resident and burglary vic- time of the burglary. CCTV footage Councilmember Mike Bonin tim said. “Most of our homes have at the home captured four suspects has secured additional police and alarm systems, security patrols, wearing ski masks and hooded fire resources for the Westside. some Ring alerts, and these crim- sweatshirts. “I am gravely concerned about inals have no problem breaking The modus operandi for the the reported rash of crimes, and windows, breaking locks and bold December 19 burglaries is a close continue to make increased public theft. We’ve lived in the Palisades match to a similar string of six bur- safety a priority for Pacific Pali- since 1979 and we’ve never been glaries that occurred January 24-26 sades,” 11th District Councilmem- burglarized … of last year in The Huntington and ber Mike Bonin said in a recent “It’s disturbing to see this hap- Alphabet Streets. interview with the Post. pen in this beautiful, idyllic com- The suspect—a six-foot-tall “Securing additional police and munity, but that’s the world we’re male, 180 pounds, wearing a mask fire resources for my district has living in.” Celebrating 70 Years: ‘Dancing

Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier Photo courtesy of Kim Schrier with the Chamber Stars’ By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA pay law after not being revisited ed Paul Revere Charter Middle Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce to Host its 70th Annual Installation Gala Reporter for 75 years. She is also fighting School and Pali High. She is now for local schools to get the proper facing her first political battle in By SARAH SHMERLING t least three Palisades Char- funding. Washington, D.C., as she fights to Editor-in-Chief ter High School alumni en- “This past year, we finally reopen the government. Atered or continued their political officially met the requirements “Our government should not n Thursday, January 17, the careers in the Pacific Northwest. of the McCleary decision to ful- be used as a bargaining chip,” Pacific Palisades Chamber of In Washington’s 41st Leg- ly fund our public schools,” Senn Schrier said in a recent Face- OCommerce will host its 70th annu- islative District, Tana Senn was wrote on her website. “However, book post. “Americans have had al Installation Gala—and this year re-elected as State Representa- I know we are still underfunding enough of dysfunction and reck- will feature dancing. tive. Senn was also named Chair special education, school coun- less decisions that put their live- “Arthur Murray instructors will of Human Services and Early selors and nurses, arts, and other lihoods and access to critical ser- dance with three board members,” Learning Committee and helped critical services for our students. vices at risk.” Outgoing Chairman Susan Payne pass an update to the state’s equal There is still more work to do.” In Oregon, Pali High alum Ju- explained to the Palisadian-Post A board member of the Na- lianna Walters was elected to the ahead of the “Dancing with the tional Association of Jewish Leg- city council of West Linn—a city Chamber Stars” event. “I’m a judge, islators, Senn has won several just outside of Portland. Rick Lemmo is a judge, Billy and awards for her work, including “In many hours attending city Janice Crystal are judges, and we’re the 2017 National Child Health meetings, one thing that stuck out going to judge the dancers.” Advocate Award from the Amer- to me is the lack of representa- And then after the judging, the ican Academy of Pediatrics. tion on the city council for resi- dance floor will open up for all at- Dr. Kim Schrier won a Con- dents like me,” Walters wrote in tendees. gressional seat in Washington’s a statement. “I will be the voice This year’s celebration will 8th Congressional District, turn- for the hard-working families include Payne passing the gavel ing the district blue for the first of West Linn—with kids in our to Chairman of the Board Richard time ever. schools, busy with extracurricular Blumenberg of RLB Architecture, Schrier grew up on West Cove activities and volunteering in our as well as the induction of the 2019 Drive in The Riviera, and attend- community.” board of directors. There will also be three awards handed out, including the Mort Far- berow, which will be awarded to Post Seeks First Baby Arnie Wishnick. With the new year under- To enter (or to nominate a “It’s been going on for years way, the Palisadian-Post is community member who has and years and years,” Payne ex- searching for the first baby born had a baby this year!) email the plained, adding that current Cham- to a Palisadian family—a tradi- baby’s name, as well as the date ber President Bob Benton was the tion honored by the newspaper and time or birth, to first recipient of the award. since 1954. [email protected]. Other awards handed out will The family with the baby be the Best New Business to Es- born nearest to 12:01 a.m. on tate Coffee and the Beautification Arnie Wishnick, who will receive the Mort Farberow Award this year, January 1 will be awarded a gift Award, which will be given to Pal- at a previous Chamber Installation Gala. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer basket full of certificates from isades Village. local businesses and restaurants, One thing Payne emphasized dinner, cocktails and a silent auc- The 2019 “Dancing with the as well as a feature in an upcom- of the upcoming event: No long- tion, featuring a range of items. Chamber Stars” Installation Gala ing edition of the Post. winded speeches. Speeches have “It’s really fun to see all the will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. been eliminated or limited, with a members,” Payne said of the event. at The Riviera Country Club. For three-minute cap. “We have a good turnout. I find it to tickets, which are $125, visit pali- Other festivities will include be a really fun experience.” sadeschamber.com. Page 2 Palisadian-Post January 10, 2019 WEB TALK This week’s hottest topics on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Palisadian-Post

The Mexican food eatery, Tocaya Organica, will not be opening in Palisades Village. Out of the Past August 18, 1988 Howard Hill, who served the community as postmaster for the past six years, retired at the beginning of 22¢¢ July and began a pleasant process of adjustment to an easier lifestyle. Your Two Cents’ Worth “The only I miss is the camaraderie I have here with the people,” he says. “As far as missing the job and Got something to say? Call the stress—no, I’m having a ball now.” (310) 454-1321 or email 2cents@ palipost.com and get those kudos or concerns off your chest. Names will not be used.

Found I would like to thank the per- son who turned in my Mercedes Benz car key to the YMCA last week. I greatly appreciate it. David Russo This is proof of what a great at the end of the day. Beech street restaurant, is the town we live in. palisadian, out of the way, beautiful spot, great service, etc. Steadfast I I don’t understand all the contro- Cass Dickson versy about the Steadfast statue I had a lovely dinner with my family at Beech Street at Palisades Village. Isn’t it ob- on Sunday and was reminded why we love it... vious that the meaning of Stead- solid food, friendly service, reasonable prices. Keep fast is that really, really large people can be patriotic, too? them—and our other neighborhood anchors—in mind as you tire of the standoffish bright shiny new Steadfast II trendsters! The motivation for moving to the Palisades 30+ years ago was Sharon Sharp the culture unique to Southern California, one which valued I love Tocaya Organica, it’s unfortunate this fell through. family, morality and our place I was really looking forward to this opening here! in this American-based society. Sadly, some of our newer narcis- Shannon Mi sistic arrivals come with an en- titled attitude. Mr. Caruso, don’t Good, it’s not very yummy. Cafe gratitude is way better. be influenced by the 3% minori- Hopeful they put something healthy in that place ty. The other 97% are perfectly fine with the message you have Jay Emm conveyed with Steadfast. I’m really loving The Draycott Steadfast III Will Maguire Having to see Steadfast tome again reminds me that the author AMAZON should expand into that space. They has way too much time on their can afford the rent, tenant improvements, etc. most hands and could use some more restaurants would lose money in that space. Perhaps a clients. celebrity driven concept with a designer label. TOCAYA realized they would lose money and reality was not as Tocaya Now that Tocaya is out — which understood. I am bummed about! — I’m re- ally, really hoping Caruso brings Gabriella Zackendorf in a similar tenant. My vote would be for Cava (yum) or $38,000/mo apt near car fumes LOL (cali is...) Do you know where the person in this photo is today? Contact [email protected]. Lemonade (even more yum). New Years LETTER TO THE EDITOR My New Year’s resolution is to take more time to appreciate all of the small things that make the Palisades great. I’m talking re- BOLD Follow-Up women are two-thirds of all caregivers as well. Alzhei- Pacific Palisades legislators Representative Ted Lieu mer’s disease and other dementias cost the nation $277 and Senators Feinstein and Harris each co-sponsored ally taking the time to stop and Thank you for printing my December 22 letter to the billion in 2018, and by 2050, these costs could rise as BOLD. smell the roses. If some of our editor containing a call to action for the president to pass high as $1.1 trillion. While we await the implementation of this key piece biggest issues is whether or not the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastruc- No one is immune to Alzheimer’s, a disease that can- of legislation, it is important to know that support for we disagree with “Steadfast” ture for Alzheimer’s Act into law in the January 3 edition. not be prevented or cured. anyone facing Alzheimer’s disease is available 24/7 via and the prices of tickets to see I am thrilled to report that BOLD was passed into law Implementation of BOLD will increase early detec- the Alzheimer’s Association Helpline at 800-272-3900. a movie, we have it pretty good. on December 31, which will mean a higher quality of life tion and diagnosis, reduce risk, prevent avoidable hos- Pacific Palisades is served by the California South- while reducing costs for those with Alzheimer’s disease. pitalizations, reduce health disparities, support the needs land Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org/ In California Alzheimer’s is the third leading cause of caregivers, and support care planning for those living socal). Rain, Rain of death. Women are two-thirds of those diagnosed—and with this disease. Adele Carter I am living for this weather!! More rain, please.

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Photo courtesy of Sandra Lazar

Upper El Medio Free CERT Class A new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train- ing began on January 9 (first class in session), from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Palisades Presbyterian Church. The free program, offered by the Los Angeles Fire Department, will take place every Wednesday through February 20. All classes must be attended to obtain a certif- icate, with makeup classes available. For more information, visit cert-la.com. —CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA

Castellammare Palisadian Hosts Beach Cleanup Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Palisadian Shaun Bryant, his wife Vicky Schiff and their son Jake are leading an effort to clean up Castellammare’s Porto Marina For the seventh year, Anthony Marguleas, on behalf of local foundations and charities each year. The funds help beach Saturday, January 12, at 8:30 a.m. Amalfi Estates, has given a $5,000 donation to the Palisades with maintaining the triangular park, which is located at the All members of the community are welcome. Rubber gloves and trash bags will be provided the day of the event. Village Green—bringing his total to $35,000. The donation intersection of Sunset, Antioch and Swarthmore in the The family hopes to recruit 25 to 30 volunteers to make the is part of the $200,000 Amalfi Estates donates to various Village. beach cleanup a monthly practice. The goal is to clean up litter in the area from the beach’s parking lot to Gladstones in the south. —JAMES GAGE CRIME REPORT

Burglary 200 Alma Real, between De- January 4 at 10 a.m. and Janu- 16600 Charmel Ln, between cember 27 at 3 p.m. and December ary 7 at 12:45 p.m. The suspect Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: December 29 at 10:21 p.m. and 29 at 8 a.m. The suspect smashed smashed a glass door to enter October 20, 1988 December 30 at 11:40 a.m. The a window to enter victim’s home victim’s home and took a laptop Provided by LAPD suspects (male white, NFD) pried and took a safe. computer, watch and jewelry. Election Idea Fails to open a window to enter victim’s 1200 Minorca, December 24 Senior Lead Officer garage and took medical equip- between 6 and 7 p.m. The sus- Theft Appeal to Council ment. pect (male, NFD) used a ladder 1000 Swarthmore, Decem- Michael Moore. 17400 Revello Dr, December to reach a second floor balcony ber 27 between 12:15 and 12:35 In case of emergency, The Community Council voted last Thursday to reject a 18 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and smashed a window to enter p.m. The suspect took victim’s proposal for an elected council and an elected mayor in Pacific The suspect smashed a window to victim’s home. The suspect took wallet from her purse at a restau- call 911. To report a Palisades, and opted to retain the council’s present structure enter victim’s home and took lap- money and watches. rant. instead. top computers and a snowboard. 500 Amalfi Dr, December 28 200 Amalfi, January 3 be- non-emergency, The council did, however, approve a proposal to for an 200 Surfview Dr, December between 2:10 and 2:20 p.m. The tween 3:10 and 3:20 p.m. The sus- call 877-275-5273. “on-call” advisory group consisting of architects, attorneys, 29 between 6 and 7:20 p.m. The suspect pried open a door to enter pect (female Hispanic, black hair, accountants, engineers, and other specialists whose knowledge suspect entered victim’s proper- victim’s home but fled when the 20 years) took victim’s property would be helpful to the council members. ty through an unlocked door and alarm activated. from victim’s driveway and fled took jewelry, money and a safe. 15200 De Pauw St, between in a burgundy Toyota Avalon. Page 4 Palisadian-Post January 10, 2019

THU 10 a.m. Kids Club. Bring your littlest musicians to The Park for a sing-along with Pali Music School. Palisades Village, 15225 Palisades Village Lane. 10 10 a.m. Tai Chi with Elliot Barden. $5. Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Road. JAN 10 a.m. Tai Chi for Seniors. Loose, comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. 5:30 p.m. Wine Tasting. Featuring the favorites of the month. vintagegrocers.com. Vintage Grocers, 15285 Sunset Blvd. 8 p.m. John Sebastian. A performance by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founder of Lovin’ Spoonful. arts.pepperdine.edu. Pepperdine University - Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway. I’m a 36-year-old male this process can take anywhere and have had a four-year from three to seven days. FRI 9:45 a.m. Community Chair Yoga with Alison Burmeister. Seated yoga and breathwork. $15 battle with alcohol and Most detoxes involve closely suggested donation. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. several periods of daily drug use. supervised use of medications to 11 10 a.m. Introductory Session. Also January 12 at 2 p.m. and 15 at 7 p.m. palisadesmusicschool. For the past two months, I’ve re- ease any discomfort from with- JAN com. Palisades Music School, 881 Alma Real Drive. lapsed a bit and have turned to drawal. Most people aren’t aware 8 p.m. “The Twelfth Night or What You Will.” Presented by Theatre Palisades. Also Saturday some of my old vices, but not as that some drugs, such as alcohol at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. through February 17. $20-$22. 310-454-1970. Pierson Playhouse, 941 bad as before. But I’ve now got- and benzodiazepenes (Ativan, Temescal Canyon Road. ten myself into rehab and am fi- Valium, Klonopin or Xanax), can self. Alcohol and drugs affect your nally ready to quit, this time for be extremely dangerous to stop normal sleep cycle and reduce the SAT myself. I’m wondering what I can on your own without medical su- amount of deep restorative sleep 12 1 p.m. Saturday Movie Matinee. 2018 documentary “Pick of the Litter.” Palisades Branch do to restore my body and brain. pervision, as seizures can occur. that your body needs to repair it- Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. Opiates, including heroin, Vico- self each day. JAN What a great question to start din or oxycodone, can also cause Spiritual help is the third cor- off the new year! First, congratu- a lot of physical discomfort when nerstone of recovery. This may SUN lations on getting into rehab and stopped. The good news is that involve group support, mindful 9 a.m. Sunday Winter Hike. A walk-and-talk through the history of the Palisades, led by local getting started on the journey to with the right medications, the meditation, looking to a higher 13 historian Randy Young. temcanyon.org. Temescal Gateway parking lot. recovery. process can be quite smooth. power or anyway that works for JAN 2 p.m. Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Hass. A Celtic group from Scotland/U.S. arts.pepperdine. You mention that this time After the detox is when the you. Getting a sponsor and getting edu. Pepperdine University - Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway. you are doing it for yourself, and real work begins. Intensive psy- involved with others in the sober this is really the only way to start chotherapy can help you gain in- community can provide a fellow- MON real change. Going into treatment sight as to why you may be using ship with long-lasting benefits to 14 because other people, such as substances. staying sober. 10:30 a.m. “Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s.” Hosted by the Palisades for the Seniors, with friends, family or your boss, in- For example, many patients Finally, it is important to JAN guest speaker Kimiko Kelly. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. sist that you do rarely works in with substance use have underly- speak to your doctor about pos- the long term. ing depression, anxiety disorders sible medications that can help TUES Rehab is a great place to start, or have experienced trauma that prevent relapse from alcohol and 8:30 a.m. Yoga with Alison Burmeister. Vinyasa yoga class for all levels. $15 suggested dona- but is only the beginning. they have never dealt with. Until drugs. There are helpful medica- 15 tion. Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave. As an addiction specialist, I you remove the substance use, it is tions that can work well in con- 3:30 p.m. Family Storytime. Stories, fingerplays and rhymes for children ages 3 and up. Pali- JAN have seen many people get clean difficult to deal with any of these junction with therapy to keep you sades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. and sober in rehab, but relapse issues that may be there. So get- on track with staying clean and quickly when they return to the ting a proper psychological eval- sober. WED same life with the stress and trig- uation is of utmost importance to With all that said, I hope you 6 p.m. Bridge Game. Open to everyone. Rustic Canyon Recreation Center, 601 Latimer Road. gers that they had before. long-term recovery. continue on the day-to-day path 16 6:30 p.m. The Mysterious Book Club meets to discuss “IQ” by Joe Ide. Palisades Branch Li- The key to lasting change can To help restore your body to help both your brain and your JAN brary, 861 Alma Real Drive. only happen with getting to the from long-term alcohol and drug body, and dealing with your ad- root of why you are using alcohol use, proper nutrition and exercise diction in a healthy way. THUR and drugs in the first place, and is vital. Most alcoholics are lack- 4 p.m. Teen Council. Teens ages 11 to 18 are invited to help plan programs, decorate the library trying to learn the tools you need ing in vitamins such as thiamine SUBSCRIBE TO 17 space and select items for purchase. Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive. to stay sober, despite the stressors and folate, and restoring these Palisadian-Post JAN 6 p.m. Lecture and Book Signing. Palisadian Eric Lawton for his book “Event Horizon.” House in your life. with supplements, as well as eat- of Lucie at ROW DTLA, 777 Alameda Street. The first part of rehab usually ing healthy foods low in refined involves a medical detox to safe- sugars, will help the body heal. WANT TO MAKE An Announcement? — ly get rid of the alcohol and drugs Exercise and getting proper www.PaliPost.com Post your events at palipost.com/submit-your-event. from your body. You didn’t say sleep are other important mea- (310) 454-1321 what drugs you were using, but sures you can take to heal your-

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By STEVE GALLUZZO All-City Punter of the Year, fol- Sports Editor lowing in the footsteps of All- City kickers at Palisades—Ethan hen the game is on the line Erickson a few years back, Tommy Meek wants the Quinn Perry (punter) in 2016 and Wball in his hands—or on his foot. Campbell Geddes in 2017. As the starting placekick- “Campbell was a senior er and punter for the Palisades when I was a sophomore and High varsity football team and he taught me a lot, especially on the starting goalkeeper for the kickoffs,” Meek recalls. “I’ve varsity soccer team, Meek un- been working on perfecting my derstands he may get precious technique.” few opportunities to make an im- Perhaps Meek’s best outing pact, but those are the moments this season was at Brentwood, he lives for. where he made two field goals, “There’s a lot of pressure be- drove every kickoff into the cause no matter what you do— end zone and each punt over 40 good or bad—the spotlight is on yards. He also played a key role you,” Meek says. “That’s just the in the Dolphins’ upset of Venice, nature of the position I play.” pinning the Gondos inside their Since the football team made 10 on a punt in the final minute. it to the City quarterfinals in “Having a kicker like Tom- the fall, Meek had little time to my who is confident and is telling switch gears and prepare for soc- you he’ll make it is huge” Pali cer, but the transition wasn’t dif- High football coach Tim Hyde ficult for the 6-foot-2, 175-pound says. “It gives you more options junior. on offense, improves your field “It’s not that hard... it only position and takes away the other took me about a week to get back team’s return game.” into soccer shape,” he admits. Junior goalie Tommy Meek has allowed only one goal in seven games for the Palisades High soccer team this season. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Meek recorded 23 touch- “As a goalie I don’t do much backs in the fall, punted 27 times running.” debut was in the Dolphins’ non- “Punting is a lot harder,” he neath it to get better hang time. practice, Meek attended a Chris for an average of 41.7 yards, in- Meek began playing football league finale against Huntington says. “For one thing, you have to For kickoffs you just have to Sailer Camp in Las Vegas last cluding eight inside the 20 (his as a freshman on the Pali High Park and he had a fabulous start, catch the ball. It’s not on a tee, drive the ball and make sure your January and plans to go back this long was 55) while making 33 JV team and was encouraged to making all of his extra-point tries no one is holding it for you. You clamp foot is perfect.” month. He also went to West of 38 extra points and six of sev- give the sport a try by teammate and sending every kickoff into also have to know where to put In addition to 200 hundred Coast Kicking camps in Chino en field goals. Noah Ghodooshim. His kicking the end zone for a touchback. the ball, you have to get under- kicks with Josh Figueroa every last summer. Meek was named (See Tommy Meek, Page 7) Tournament Tough

By STEVE GALLUZZO Sports Editor

very time it seemed the Palisades High girls basketball team was through on ESaturday in the championship game of the Cleveland New Year’s Classic in Reseda, the Dolphins came roaring back. Sydney Meskin hit a three-pointer from the corner to pull Palisades within a bucket, 43-41, with 40 seconds left but Kate Higashi scored on a breakout layup and Jamie Crespin added a clinching free throw with three ticks remaining as host Cleveland held on for a 46-41 victory. ‘Captain’ Daryl Dragon (right) and his wife Toni Tennille officiat- The two teams met in the first round of ing at the first Palisades Will Rogers 10K Run 42 years ago. the City Division I playoffs last winter and the Cavaliers ended Palisades’ season with a five-point triumph. Forward Jane- Nwa ‘Captain’ Daryl Dragon Passes Away ba sat out that game with an injured finger. aryl Dragon, the cap-wearing “Captain” of the 1970s musi- She was on the court Saturday and showed cal duo “Captain and Tennille” died from kidney failure last why the Dolphins are a different team with DWednesday at a hospice in Prescott, Arizona. He was 76. her in the lineup. Dragon and Toni Tennille, who teamed on such hits as “Love “I got a chance to watch them yester- Will Keep Us Together,” “Shop Around” and “Muskrat Love,” lived day,” Cleveland Coach Raquel Alotis said. on the corner of Amalfi and Napoli in the Riviera and officiated at the “They are athletic and fast, much stronger awards ceremony at the inaugural Palisades Will Rogers 10K Run on than last year. Palisades is a City Open Di- the Fourth of July in 1978. vision contender. Two years ago we were Dragon and Tennille divorced in 2014 after almost 40 years of Division II and last year was our first in marriage. They remained close and Tennille had moved back to Ar- Division I so we knew it would be tough to izona to care for him. She was at his bedside when he passed away. beat them. We’ve worked hard on our zone, not letting athletic guards penetrate. As the game went along they made adjustments, PPBA Evaluations at Field of so we had to counter those adjustments.” Nwaba led all scorers with 18 points Dreams Saturday and Sunday and Meskin added nine on three behind- he Field of Dreams at the Palisades Recreation Center will be the-arc jumpers. Sammie Arnold had seven bustling with activity this weekend as the Pacific Palisades Base- points and point guard Alexis Pettis added Tball Association holds its annual player evaluations. five for the Dolphins, who trailed 20-18 at Players need to bring their baseball gloves, wear comfortable halftime and 35-29 through three quarters. sports clothes and (preferably) sports cleats. The PPBA Board of Di- Higashi scored 15 points while Delia Orte- rectors will have an opportunity to evaluate each player’s baseball ga, Jamie Mitchell and Crespin added nine skills and experience to help form a balanced league. apiece for the Cavaliers. On Saturday, tryouts for 7- and 8-year-olds will be from 8 a.m. to “It was a tough game but we needed noon; tryouts for 9-year-olds will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m.; and try- one like this,” said Pettis, a sophomore who outs for 13- and 14-year-olds will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Make- enjoyed one of her best games as a Dolphin ups for 10, 11 and 12-year-olds will be at 3 p.m. last year against Cleveland when Palisades On Sunday, tryouts for 10-year-olds will be from 8 a.m. to noon; was coached by Danielle Foley. “Their de- tryouts for 11-year olds will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and tryouts fense was tight. We really had to focus on for 12-year-olds will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Make-ups for 7, 8, 9, 13 and offense. The momentum swung back and 14-year-olds will be at 3 p.m. forth a lot. We would go on a run and they The Board would like every child to have the opportunity to play would go on a run. How I play is all based in the PPBA. However, due to safety considerations and limitations on confidence and I’ll work on that. I have on the number of players per team, a small number of players may to get my teammates are involved.” Palisades High junior Jane Nwaba dishes to an open teammate in the Dolphins’ 46-41 loss not be placed. If your child is not placed on a team after the player (See Pali High Hoops, Page 6) in the finals of the Cleveland New year’s Classic in Reseda. Photo: Steve Galluzzo draft you will be given a full refund, less any late charge. Page 6 Palisadian-Post January 10, 2019

Athlete of the Week

CHELSEY GIPSON Above: Hayley Amador (right) and Cleveland’s Jamie Crespin battle for a loose ball. Photo: Steve Galluzzo

Upper left: Brooke Messaye (facing) defends Moorpark’s Grace James in the first round. Photo: Steve Galluzzo

Left: Alexis Pettis drives the lane in Palisades’ 50-41 semifi- nal win against Golden Valley. Photo: Steve Galluzzo

Right: Sammie Arnold makes a floater against Moorpark. Photo: Steve Galluzzo

A 5-foot-7 sophomore guard on the Loyola Marymount Uni- Pali High Hoops more from beyond the arc. Open team. From the start of the vertsity women’s basketball team, Chelsey scored a career-high (Continued from Page 5) The Dolphins played Gold- season to the way we’re playing 26 points—including 18 in the fourth quarter—to lead the Lions Palisades began the tourna- en Valley of Canyon Country in I think we can get there.” to a 69-52 road victory over West Coast Conference rival San ment on a three-game winning the semifinals and opened up an Coach Adam Levine, in his Diego on Jan. 3. She scored 12 points two days later in a 55-44 streak and extended that with a 18-9 lead in the the first quarter first season with the Dolphins, loss to Brigham Young in Utah. Chelsey has started nine of 11 53-38 triumph over Moorpark. on the way to a 52-41 win—their accentuated the positives despite games in which she has played this season, and enters tonight’s Nwaba scored 12 of the Dol- sixth consecutive victory. the setback against Cleveland. game versus San Francisco averaging 14.7 points and 3.5 re- phins’ 14 points in the first quar- Arnold was the high scorer “We took plays off and got bounds per game. Chelsey led Palisades High to three straight ter and finished with a game-high with 16, Nwaba had 12, Canter complacent today and it cost us, City Section Open Division finals (winning two) and was ranked 19. Pettis added 12 and Sophia and Rose Morris had six apiece, but the good thing is each time No. 53 by ESPN Hoopgurlz as a senior and was a two-time Cal- Canter hit a pair of three-point- Pettis and Amador each had four. we dug ourselves a seven-eight HiSports first team selection. She was named to the 2016 Los ers for six. ‘We’re definitely better than point hole we came back,” he Angeles Times All-Star team, was a two-time All-City Player of In the quarterfinals, Nwaba we were last year,” Pettis said. said. “We got some bad calls, but the Year and was the City’s John Wooden Award recipient. She led the way once again, netting “We’re more together, chemistry we still should beat that team by also won the Post Cup Award as the outstanding senior athlete 17 in a 61-50 victory over Royal is way better. Our coaches expect 15. Give them credit, they played at Palisades in 2016-17 and topped the Palisadian-Post’s Ath- from Simi Valley. a lot in practice. Win or lose, the a heck of a game. We have our letes of the Year list. To nominate your favorite Palisadian for Pettis added 13 points and important thing is learning from two toughest league games Mon- Athlete of the Week, email [email protected]. Sophia Canter passes to an open hit three three-pointers, Arnold our mistakes and continuing to day and Wednesday, so we have teammate. Photo: Steve Galluzzo had 11 and Canter made three get better. I still think we’re an shake this off quickly.” Pali High Boys Soccer Kicks at Winter Classic Scoring Touch

By STEVE GALLUZZO Sports Editor

or the past several years, the South East Winter Classic has been a measuring stick Ffor the Palisades High boys soccer team. That was the case again last weekend and the Dolphins learned that while they possess the talent to win the City Section champion- ship, there are some areas they need to shore up first. Palisades beat Roosevelt and Animo Robinson in pool play last Thursday at Mar- quez High, but was eliminated by Jefferson in the quarterfinals of the top division Friday night at Huntington Park. Palisades won four straight games before suffering a 5-0 setback to Sotomayor in the finals last year—equaling the Dolphins’ worst loss in 11 seasons under Coach Dave Suarez— after finishing the shortened tournament 3-0 in 2016-17. The year before, Palisades advanced to the finals, where it lost to Granada Hills on penalty kicks, but the Dolphins got their Palisades’ Maliq Cheka (right) avoids a slide tackle in last Thursday’s Winter Classic revenge two months later when they edged the opener against Roosevelt at Marquez High. The Dolphins won 8-1. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Highlanders 2-1 for their first-ever City title. This year’s Winter Classic field included again in the eighth and Josh Barad scored on Animo Robinson and Barad scored the game’s many of the City’s elite teams and Palisades a breakway in the 15th minute to make it 4-0. only goal on a header off a corner kick in the wasted little time proving it merits mention Taylor Strijdveen bent a shot into the corner 10th minute. among them, scoring early and often to build of the cage in the 25th minute and Luke Amiel Friday night’s contest was nip and tuck, a 6-0 halftime lead en route to an 8-1 blowout scored on a rebound in the 30th minute. but Jefferson scored in the 20th minute on a Palisades’ Maxine Eschger shoots for one of her game-high six goals in of the Roughriders. In the second half, Thomas scored on two well-placed shot from 20 yards out and made an 18-5 Western League victory over San Pedro on Monday at Maggie Gabe Palomares started the onslaught breakaways to give him four goals before its lead stand up. Gilbert Aquatic Center. The undefeated Dolphins equaled a program of goals two minutes into the game, Shane Roosevelt got one back. Palisades (5-1-1-) returned to Western record with their 13th consecutive win. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Thomas scored in the fourth minute and On Thursday night, Palisades took on League action Wednesday at Westchester.

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Above: Tommy Meek averaged 41.7 yards to earn City Punter of the Year honors.

Right: Goalkeeper Tommy Meek boots the ball out of danger. Photos: Steve Galluzzo

Palisades midfielder Sadie Holt (left) tries to dribble around El Camino Real midfielder Natalia Puccio in the Dolphins’ 3-1 road defeat last Thursday. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Tommy Meek “I love making the game-winning save and I (Continued from Page 5) used to get mad at myself if I didn’t, but I’ve learned “Onside kicks are my favorite,” Meek says. “I to focus on the next play,” Meek says. “Reactions work on putting it to the right side of the X every are key and I can kick past midfield consistently.” ECR Wins Finals Rematch time and bouncing it right on the 50.” Meek injured his ankle last year against Uni- While the Dolphins fell short of the City title versity and didn’t play in Palisades’ season-ending By STEVE GALLUZZO said. “We know what we have to do if we face them on the gridiron, Meek believes they could reach loss at El Camino Real, although he made several Sports Editor again in the playoffs.” that goal on the pitch. He started his soccer career huge saves in a playoff win against Granada Hills. Goalies Abby Lee (first half) and Kylie Uzon at right back in second grade at Kenter Canyon El- “Tommy has a lot of experience and confi- hen Sadie Holt scored on a rebound only six (second half) kept Palisades off the scoresheet for ementary but switched to goalie in sixth grade. dence in the net, his footwork and positioning are minutes into last Thursday night’s nonleague the last 73 minutes despite several quality chances “It was more out of necessity than anything good and he can be vocal,” Pali High soccer coach Wshowdown at El Camino Real, Palisades High’s generated by Holt, Jordan Darrow, Georgia Calvert else,” Meek remembers. “We were at a tournament Dave Suarez notes. “I think he now views football girls soccer team looked poised to knock off the and overlapping defender Frankie Van Norden. and our goalie quit so I said I‘ll jump in there. I’ve as his primary sport but if his desire was to play defending City Section champion for the first time “We held with them better this year, we just always been tall and I really liked it.” soccer in college he could have an opportunity.” in Coach Christian Chambers’ five seasons. need to get better fitness and get our tactics- to Meek started in AYSO but switched to club in Meek, who lives off Sunset in Brentwood, However, the host Conquistadores answered gether,” Van Norden said. “We’ve never scored fourth grade with Real SoCal in the San Fernando enjoys playing paddle tennis in Venice and golf- two minutes later on Kiara Washington’s re-direct first against them, so that was great but for them to Valley, then played for Westside Surf in West LA ing with his dad at Rancho Park. A certified scuba off a corner kick, Audrey Cabrera tallied on a direct come right back on a stoppable goal was deflating. for three years, then with LAFA for one and a half diver, he goes to Catalina Island twice a month. free kick from 25 yards out late in the first half, It’s always a great battle against them.” years and then with FCLA through the middle of His three sisters—Molly,­ Megan and Maddy—all then added insurance on a rebound with 23 minutes Palisades is 0-4-2 versus ECR since 2014-15. 10th grade when he stopped playing club soccer. played soccer at Pali High. to go, capping El Camino Real’s 3-1 victory in a “They’re a good team—that’s why we sched- rematch of last winter’s City final. ule them,” ECR Coach Eric Choi said. “I love the “They’re very good on set pieces and at the way they play the game. The way they attack and moment their in better shape than us,” Chambers defend, player for player, is very similar to us.”

Palisades captain Jordan Darrow (right) steals the ball from El Camino Real defender Brenda Alas Tommy Meek connects on one of his three extra points against Fairfax in September. He converted on during last Thursday’s nonleague showdown in Woodland Hills. Photo: Steve Galluzzo 33 of 38 point-after tries and six of seven field goal attempts in the fall. Photo: Steve Galluzzo

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ast February, Aaron Galef wore a Palisades High sin- Lglet as he had his arm raised as the City Section 132-pound wrestling champion. This winter, the senior is the favorite to win his division, but if he accomplishes his goal he’ll be wearing a different uniform. Galef made the decision to trans- fer to Birmingham High over the summer a few months after Pali High Coach Aldo Juliano was fired, and since then he hasn’t looked back. A few days after Christmas the lifelong Palisadian scored two pins and three lopsided deci- sions to win the 145-pound title at the prestigious BlackWatch Tournament in Upland, cheered on by several former teammates. Palisades’ Graham Alphson shoots over Hamilton’s Misha Reiss in “I made the choice to bump the Dolphins’ 53-37 Western League victory. Photo: Steve Galluzzo up two classes—cutting weight wasn’t for me, it hurt my strength and endurance,” said Galef, the Lifelong Palisadian Aaron Galef (left) flips Jaryd Bones of Laguna Hills on his way to a pin at the Pali High Boys Basketball Resumes top-ranked wrestler in the City in BlackWatch Wrestling Tournament in Upland. Galef won the 145-pound division. Photo: Steve Galluzzo League Play with Rout of Hamilton his division. “I leave everything on the mat. You should be dead to make our own decisions as to fourth in the Elite 18-and-under Palisades Recreation Center and alisades High’s boys basketball team was back on the court Mon- tired after a match.” what to do, but everyone’s in a category at the “Freak Show” in PPBA baseball at the Field of day and looked sharp throughout a 53-37 Western League victory Galef has been learning the better place now.” Las Vegas (going 7-2 and losing Dreams. He started wrestling un- Pover visiting Hamilton. Greco-Roman style used in the Galef, who lives in the Al- to two Division I commits) and der Coach Adam Hunter at Paul Senior guard Nick Kerkorian led the way with 14 points, junior Olympics and his nickname phabet Streets, learned a lot from he also traveled to a national Revere Middle School. forward Caden Arnold had 11, junior guard Justin Haynes had six, “Peanut” has only partially stuck. Juliano and volunteers his time tournament in Denver. “I was always small,” Galef senior forward Will Janney had five, junior guard Sheldon Zanders “Another wrestler at a higher a few nights a week teaching While working when he can said. “I was too short for bas- had four, junior forward Keyshawn Parks had three, senior guard weight [at Birmingham] already younger kids at Gerry Blanck’s on his own business, “Handy ketball and I heard [P.E. Coach] Jaden Shorter had two and freshman guard Charlie Moore had one. had that nickname, so it hasn’t Martial Arts Center in a class Boys,” where he does odd-and- Paul Foxson talking about the Palisades led 14-10 after the first quarter, 35-19 at halftime and fully caught on yet,” Galef said. called “Mat Monsters,” which end chores to help pay for his wrestling program one day.” 42-25 after three quarters. The Dolphins improved to 2-1 in league “It’s great seeing all the Pali Juliano started. commuting, Galef also wrestles Galef’s fraternal twin Jordan heading into yesterday’s home game against first-place Westchester. guys here supporting me and I Winning BlackWatch in his for a national club team called attends Pali High and their older Last season, Palisades finished fifth out of seven teams in Western still support them. Once I knew first tournament after the transfer “Son of Thunder.” brother Gabe played quarterback League play and upset Dorsey in the first round of the City Division Aldo wasn’t coming back I real- holding period was a testament to Growing up “Peanut” played on the Dolphins’ varsity football I playoffs before falling to top-seeded View Park in the quarterfinals. ly took that to heart. We all had Galef’s talent. In October he took basketball and football at the team and is now at USC. 1st SINCE 1954 Babyof 2019

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Pali High Senior Jessica Bierschenk Crafts an Unforgettable Gift Out of Woolsey Fire Destruction

By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief

he Woolsey fire burned through 96,949 acres in our neighboring communities, de- Tstroying more than 1,600 structures in its path—including the longtime Bell Canyon home of 90-year-old grandmother Letty Bierschenk. Most of the items in the home had been “completely obliterated” and there really wasn’t much of any- thing left at the home she lived in for 28 years. But among the devastation, Let- ty’s granddaughter, Marquez Knolls resident Jessica Bierschenk, saw a chance to create something to honor the home that held memories from all of her 17 years of life. “I really wanted to give my grandmother something to remember what she had lost, especially because it was hard for her to lose things that she couldn’t replace,” Jessica shared Devastation at the Bell Canyon home with the Palisadian-Post. “I wanted to give her something special.” welding project. “I walked her into the room Sifting through the remnants of The most challenging part, she where it was, because she didn’t the house, Jessica knew exactly what explained, was the fact that she even know I had been working on she wanted to craft for Letty. didn’t know what she would find. it, and she cried and she was just so “I knew I wanted to make a “I had to rely on pieces that I happy,” Jessica explained. “I could phoenix,” she explained, “because gathered,” she said. “I had to impro- tell it was such a meaningful gift to of how symbolic it is.” vise a lot with what I was given.” her, especially because it was around Jessica shared that the phoenix Jessica was able to gift the phoe- Christmas time and just not being would represent a rebirth and start- nix to her grandmother a few days able to be at her house brought a lot ing over. And so she began her hunt before Christmas—an especially fit- of sad emotions out.” for pieces that would fit into her ting time because of all of the hol- Jessica shared that her and her piece. idays the family had celebrated to- grandmother have always had a spe- “One of the big ones was my gether in the Bell Canyon home. cial relationship. grandfather’s saw,” she said. “When “Every Christmas, every “I’ve always been pretty close I found it, it was warped from the Thanksgiving, every Easter,” Jessica with my grandma,” she said. “She’s heat, so it kind of already made a said. “Pretty much every major holi- just the sweetest person in the entire wing shape. When I saw it, I knew I day, we always spent there.” world.” wanted to use it for the wings.” Almost 30 members of the fam- She added that her grandmother Other items Jessica was able ily, who are spread throughout Cali- “couldn’t say a bad thing about any- to incorporate include parts of her fornia, would gather in Letty’s home one, even if she tried.” grandmother’s sewing machine, a for each celebration. “She’s just such a strong woman grandfather clock that her grandfa- “I have a lot of happy holiday and I’ve always looked up to her.” ther, who passed away in 1999, had memories there,” Jessica added. Jessica, a senior at Palisades made, stained glass from the house So when it came time for Jes- Charter High School, will attend and part of a piano that her grand- sica to gift the phoenix—after the Duke University in the fall. Though mother loved to play. heartache of losing her home that she is not yet sure what she wants to “It took me about a week,” Jes- had once been a hub of memories study, she wants to incorporate art sica shared, adding that she’s always and joy—Letty was overcome with into her education path, maybe with created art, but this was her first big emotion. a dual major. Photos courtesy of Jessica Bierschenk Page 10 Palisadian-Post January 10, 2019

Here is the most recent installment of the Palisadian-Post’s photo series, Our Town. Have you or your neighbor done something interesting in or around town? Submit a photo and caption for consideration via email to [email protected].

Sixteen Explorers buzzed in to see Alex Trebeck and contestants on “Jeopardy!” at Sony Studios in Culver City in December. The group was given front-row seats to the taping of two shows and had the opportunity to explore memora- bilia from the show. Photo courtesy of Mary Allwright

At least two Pacific Palisades residents have joined more than 1,500 undergraduate students from around the world to begin their academic careers at Tufts University in Massa- chusetts: Ashley Sammann (pictured here) and Clara Etcheg- aray. Just 14.6 percent of 21,501 applicants were admitted to Community Engagement Coordinator for the Los Angeles County Jose Melgoza works on the new landscaping at Los Angeles the university—marking the second-lowest acceptance rate Libraries Oleg Kagen visited the Optimist Club of Pacific Palisades Fire Department Station 69 on Friday, January 4. in the university’s history. Photo courtesy of Facebook meeting to give a talk on the future of libraries in our modernizing Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer society. Photo courtesy of Richard Wilken

Richard DIEBENKORN Beginnings, 1942–1955 January 12 – March 31, 2019

Opening Reception: Sunday, January 13, 2019, 2–4 pm

This landmark exhibition is the first to look at the formative years of Richard Diebenkorn, one of California’s most important modern artists. Featuring approximately 75 works, most of which have never before been publicly exhibited, Beginnings explores how Diebenkorn’s style This week’s Crossword Puzzle evolved from early figurative work, to mature Abstract Expressionism, and Sudoku are on page 15. and back again to the figure.

This exhibition was organized by the Richard Diebenkorn Foundation in Berkeley, CA in conjunction with the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, CA.

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By SARAH SHMERLING by American historian Michael Photo courtesy of Comic Book Editor-in-Chief Beschloss.” Wallace has been with FOX domestically, eclipsed by its $9 icking off in November 2018 for 15 years, participating in cov- million budget. and taking a break for De- erage of major political events and Kidman is also set to re- Kcember, the Distinguished Speak- securing interviews with dignitar- Kidman Ain’t Kiddin’! prise her role as complex mom er Series of Southern California, ies and U.S. leaders—including Celeste Wright on the Emmy attended by many Palisadians, becoming the first journalist from ‘Aquaman’s’ Big Splash Followed by Award-winning series “Big Lit- returns with four appearances FOX News to moderate a gener- ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Announcement tle Lies,” with season 2 of the by Chris Wallace on January 13 al election presidential debate in show slated for a June release on through 16. 2016. By JAMES GAGE hero flick a stunning 84 percent If “Aquaman” stays afloat HBO. “Now in its 23rd season, the He has won three Emmy Reporter gender score on Screen Engine’s over the coming months, it Kidman let the cat out of the series continues by offering you Awards, as well as the Dupont-Co- PostTrak. might give “Avengers: Infinity bag during CNN’s New Year’s the opportunity to share in an in- lumbia Silver Baton Award. amous Palisadian Nicole Kidman boosted viewer- War” ($2 billion) a run for its Eve Live show, co-hosted by credible event that you will re- Each year, the series highlights Kidman is riding DC’s ship over the holidays with her money—a good bet, since the Anderson Cooper and Andy Co- member for a lifetime,” the web- world leaders, Pulitzer Prize win- F“Aquaman” wave as it soars all “Aquamom” social media posts, movie has only been out for hen, adding that she was “glad site reads. ners, best-selling authors, explor- the way to $887 million at the enlisting her 13.4 million In- three weeks at the domestic box people are excited about [the Wallace, an award-winning ers and celebrated personalities. global box office, becoming the stagram followers to see the office. new season].” veteran journalist, is currently the Wallace will speak at the Sa- highest-earning DCEU movie movie while sporting a chiffon While surfing on “Aqua- Acting legend Meryl Streep host of FOX News Sunday. ban Theatre in Beverly Hills on to date—a debut deluge that has robe embroidered with the word man” success, Kidman’s per- will make her first TV appear- “Political speaker Chris Wal- Sunday, January 13, followed by defied analyst expectations and “Aquamom.” formance as hard-boiled LAPD ance since 2003 on the second lace has established himself as a the Redondo Beach Performing shrugged off early critical ca- Directed by James Wan detective Erin Bell in Karyn season of “Big Little Lies,” reliable media presence, an inci- Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Civic nards. (“Conjuring,” “Saw”), “Aqua- Kusama’s new “Destroyer” was where she will tackle the role of sive interviewer, and a leading au- Arts Plaza and Pasadena Ambas- Kidman, who plays Aqua- man” has grossed $259.7 million less favorably received, with Mary Louise Wright, the mother thority on presidential history and sador Auditorium. man’s briny and beautiful moth- domestically since its Decem- some critics labeling the self-se- of Celeste’s deceased husband election politics,” the series’ web- Other speakers scheduled for er Atlanna, was a siren song on ber 21 release. Its worldwide rious film a campy, over-the-top Perry (Alexander Skårsgard). site reads. “He has been called an the 2018-19 series are James Com- screen that drew droves of moth- cume stands at a staggering flop. Season 2 will see Reese ‘equal opportunity inquisitor’ by ey, Jon Meacham, Alan Alda and ers to the movies over the holi- $887 million, sailing past “Jus- Kidman’s prosthetic face in Witherspoon return to her role The Boston Globe, ‘sharp-edged’ Paul Nicklen. day break (assisted, of course, by tice League” ($658 million) and the film has been the subject of as Madeline Martha Mackenzie and ‘solid’ by The Washington For more information or to the hunk factor of “Aquaman” “Wonder Woman” ($821 mil- some derision from online crit- and will also feature Kidman’s Post, and quite simply, ‘one of the purchase tickets, visit speakersla. star Jason Momoa). lion) and drowning out “Batman ics, who have called the waxen, daughters, Sunday Rose (10) and best journalists of his generation,’ com. In fact, moms outnumbered v Superman: Dawn of Justice” beleaguered face of her character Faith Margaret (7), as extras in dads in “Aquaman” attendance ($873 million) to become the unintentionally comical. With a the new season alongside Kid- 56 percent to 44 percent over the highest-grossing DCEU movie Christmas Day release, the film man’s husband and country-pop break, giving the scaly super- at the global box office. has grossed a paltry $259,977 star Keith Urban.

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By JAMES GAGE break away from UBS Financial joining Merrill Lynch. manager should know that the right Reporter to become registered investment Taslitz, who originally got his thing to do is ride out the volatility advisors and form an independent start in the entertainment industry, of the markets. The ups and downs vitas Wealth Management wealth management firm. came aboard after starting a dia- are an inevitable part of the process LLC, founded by Palisadians “We basically built a business logue with Satz and Evans at Merrill that repeats over and over again. ARussell Evans and Greg Satz, is re- within a larger business at Merrill Lynch, where Taslitz worked as a “We’ve found that staying the imagining wealth management for Lynch and UBS over a 25-year financial consultant. course is most likely when you work the modern investor. period of time,” Evans explained Satz and Gerst were colleagues with the right financial partner.” A former Merrill Lynch 1st to the Palisadian-Post in a recent at Wells Fargo, where Gerst worked The company combines asset vice president and current manag- interview. “We realized that as inde- as a municipal bond portfolio man- management, wealth organization ing principal of Avitas, Evans has a pendent wealth advisors, we could ager. When Satz made the switch to and financial planning into one ser- vision for the future of wealth man- serve our clients even better than we Merrill Lynch, he encouraged her vice for a single fee. Avitas mini- agement: long-term, personalized could at a big firm.” to come along and later to join the mizes the use of outside managers, solutions that cut out the middle Evans began his entrepreneurial Avitas team. funds and exchange-traded funds man. career in clothing manufacturing be- “We believe working with the (ETFs) to eschew what they refer Three of Evans’ partners joined fore signing on with Merrill Lynch right wealth manager provides in- to as “fee layering.” the Century City-based Avitas as as a consultant in 1992. There, he vestors with the best chance for Many wealth managers charge principals: Greg Satz, Eric Taslitz met Satz, an immigrant from South long-term investment success,” a fee for advice and then “sub-con- and Catherine Gerst. Together, the Africa who had worked at Bear Evans said. “Let’s assume you’ll be tract” the asset management to out- four opted in December 2017 to Stearns and Wells Fargo prior to investing for decades. Your wealth side firms and mutual funds. This often results in the client effectively paying two fees, often double the cost. Over time, higher fees have an impact on their investment returns. “That’s what makes us unique,” The Avitas Wealth team Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Evans said. “We only manage a lim- ited number of relationships, which become a respected boutique wealth money through hard work and don’t allows us to stay highly committed management firm, with $762 - mil want to lose it.” Evans remarked. to our clients. We pick stock and lion in assets. The company holds “In addition to the money manage- bonds ourselves rather than defer stock in various industries, with ment piece, our goal is to help our to a third party, manager or mutual holdings in a wide variety of “blue clients get organized and stay orga- fund, and have them pick for you. chip” and “emerging growth” com- nized. “We provide ‘Total Wealth That ends up saving our clients a lot panies. Organization®’ and follow up with of money. “We believe it’s important to them throughout the year and get “Lots of wealth managers have balanced accounts of stocks to know them and their goals in- charge you a fee to select mutual and bonds—and not all equities,” depth,” he continued. “We develop funds or they’ll charge two fees: Evans explained. “Of our total client long-term relationships with our cli- one for funds and one for services. assets, half are in bonds.” ents and a deep trust by going the In our case, we have a single fee The Avitas client roster includes extra mile and caring about their and directly manage the investments over 100 multi-generational fami- best interest. We are fiduciaries first ourselves. At Avitas, your wealth lies that rely on the firm to manage and foremost.” advisor and investment manager their personal wealth. are one in the same.” “We manage clients’ ‘safe mon- For more information, visit avi- Avitas has, in just over a year, ey.’ Most of our clients made their taswealth.com.

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My husband shared the ing a specialist who saw what no year that just flew by. story of having his appendix taken one else did, she was told that apart Twelve short months ago, I was out in Macedonia on his trek across from the glioblastoma brain tumor, contemplating the balance of gifts the globe as a young man, and one Tanner carried a hereditary cancer versus experiences to give my kids of our conversation mates shared gene known as the mutant p53. for the holidays. I settled on a little her own adventures heading out of Longstreet’s daughter Casey Off White and serving a Christmas Croatia as a young woman. Maryam Zar was found to also carry the gene dinner at LA Family Housing. Turns out their kids go to same Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer and has a 90 percent chance of de- This year, I am performing the schools as mine and even know veloping cancer. same balancing act: looking for the each other. Who knew that my Per- the differences between people are When Tanner passed away right experience to remind my kids sian-American kids went to school highlighted long before our com- at age 11, the Palisadian writer never to take anything for granted, with Croat-Americans? mon bonds are celebrated. turned her attention to making and still offering them the inher- In fact, we recently had a lo- But I hope this year, they can sure her daughter stays healthy and ent rewards that come with having cal dinner with a group of couples, hold their head high and be proud self-publishing her book “Rain- parents who work hard and strive and at one point, I realized I had a to be part of the texture that makes bow Around the Son,” detailing to provide them with perks as best Finn sitting to one side of me and this town rich. the grueling process of losing her they can. a Spaniard to the other. So many This year, I think I’ll make the son to the deadly disease. As I do, it occurs to me that I’m of our local friends are British or opportunity to remind my kids that “[Writing] was a very thera- no different than countless moms French, and of course, a sampling diversity is enriching and this won- peutic way for me to get through around the world who work their of Middle Easterners and Asians is derful town, which attracts a unique everything, but also to document tail off to provide, then straggle par for the course. global populace, is a micro-melting and remember every day,” Long- home exhausted, only to conjure the For someone who has traversed pot they can call home. street said in an interview with the second wind to be a loving parent. three continents to land here in this Palisadian-Post. “The big things, I fail at my balancing act particular corner of the world, I’m Maryam Zar, J.D., is chair of the little things … very simple enough times to remember how grateful for the enrichment this the Westside Regional Alliance things that a parent whose child is hard it is for so many others around town offers my children and me. of Councils, commissioner of LA dying wants to remember.” the globe who scarcely have the It’s so easy to assume that Pa- Commission on the Status of Wom- It took Longstreet three years support structure I enjoy—in a safe cific Palisades is a uniform town en, founder of Womenfound, dele- to complete her book that holds no and stable community like the one with little diversity. It’s also easy gate of CA State Democratic Par- punches, giving a vivid and raw I’m lucky enough to call home. for my kids to take on a “brown” ty and a writer for the Huffington account of what she went through. “Rainbow Around the Son” Photo courtesy of Marlo Longstreet But Pacific Palisades is no ho- identity in this modern world where Post. “When it was hard to write, I mogenous enclave of fortuity. This stopped,” she said. “Sometimes I’d on helping others identify and treat lar cancer foundation events, and uniquely grounded community is take a month off, sometimes two the mutant p53 gene as best they made appearances on popular talk surprisingly home to multi-nation- months. Sometimes I’d work for a can. shows. al residents, replete with varied life week straight. But unlike most nonprofits, “Everything was great in our experiences. “I listened to my emotions and Longstreet said they are not inter- family, like everything was really Just a few weeks ago, my hus- my body and my feelings, and I did ested in donations or fundraisers. good, and what happened to us band and I were having dinner at what was best to get me through it “I’m not interested in any of could happen to anyone,” Long- one of the new bistros in town and and to tell the best story.” that,” she shared. “My dad and I do street said. struck up a conversation with the In addition to her book, Long- the work, and I just want to share couple at the table next to us. They street and her father started the my story.” “Rainbow Around the Son” were Croatian. 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The Best of 2018 By VANESSA MASTERSON Junior Reporter

Hello I am Junior Reporter Vanessa Masterson and I would like to share with the Palisadian-Post my opinions on the Top Books, Apps, Songs and Things to do from 2018!

Top 10 Books of 2018: 1. “Out of My Mind” by Sharon M. Draper 2. “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio 3. “El Deafo” by Cece Bell 4. “Smile” by Raina Telgemeier 5. “Drama” by Raina Telgemeier 6. “All’s Faire in Middle School” by Victoria Jamieson 7. “Who Was Susan B. Anthony?” by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso 8. “The Cricket in Times Square” by George Selden 9. “Land of Stories” by Chris Colfer Vanessa at Yee Haw Day Photo courtesy of Jessica Masterson 10. “Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O’Dell

Top 5 Songs of 2018: Top 5 Apps of 2018: 1. “Without Me” by Halsey 1. Tik Tok 2. “Young Blood” by Five Seconds of Summer 2. Toca Hair Salon 3 3. “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5 and Cardi B. 3. Paper.io 2 4. “Happier” by Marshmello 4. Color Switch 5. “Havana” by Camila Cabello 5. Helix Jump

Top 5 Things to Do in 2018: 1. Going on rides at the Santa Monica Pier. 2. Walking around in the new Palisades Village. 3. Performing at Palisades Elementary’s Yee Haw Day with Fancy Feet. 4. Ice skating at the Santa Monica ice skating rink. 5. Eating at Garden Cafe with friends.

These are some of my favorite things from 2018! I wonder how many other kids share my opinions? What a great year it’s been! I can’t wait to see how these lists will change in 2019!

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How to Price a Home Neighborhood by Neighborhood: How Much Is Property Worth? in a Flattening Market January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 By MICHAEL EDLEN on the market as active listings. # Homes # Sold Median Sold Lowest Price Highest # On # In Special to the Palisadian-Post It takes a great deal of thought, AREA In Area YTD Price Sold YTD Price Sold Market Escrow experience and analysis to arrive YTD am often asked why we don’t at a reasonably accurate estimate simply use Zillow, Redfin or of expected value, especially in a Riviera 655 19 $7,225,000 $2,675,000 $33,850,000 8 1 Iother online evaluation systems market transitioning from seller to in doing our pricing recommenda- buyer market. tions, rather than doing a detailed Once a reasonable proba- Rustic Canyon/ market analysis to come to an ble range of value is arrived at, Will Rogers 318 7 $4,682,000 $3,003,000 $5,740,000 5 0 opinion of value. Others ask why a skilled and seasoned marketing we seem to make it so complicat- expert can help guide the seller to ed, when it is common knowledge make a far better informed pric- Huntington 493 12 $5,865,000 $2,290,000 $11,625,000 2 0 that homes around here generally ing decision. Ultimately the sell- sell for around $1,000 per square er should be making such crucial foot. decisions, as it is their home that Alphabets 881 27 $3,895,000 $1,980,000 $7,120,000 6 0 There are several answers to is being sold, not the home of the those questions and these issues agents. become increasingly more im- In general, most people feel Above portant to understand in a mar- it is wisest for a seller to set the Alphabets 365 17 $3,550,000 $2,150,000 $11,450,000 6 0 ket that has now shown for more price just above theoretical mar- than four months that it is steadily ket value, allowing for a little ne- slowing down. Also, in a market gotiating room. Unless the seller South of Village 662 20 $3,395,000 $2,140,000 $8,900,000 7 1 that is normalizing with less ad- specifically wants to maximize vantage to sellers now, it can be their chance of getting multiple highly risky for a seller to set the offers by strategically setting the El Medio Bluffs 748 23 $3,500,000 $1,525,000 $6,850,000 4 2 asking price significantly higher price below market, the best result than where the actual market val- might be attained by setting the ue is. price right at the level expected it El Medio to The various online valuation will sell at. Upper Marquez/ 1427 47 $2,995,000 $1,400,000 $9,945,000 9 4 systems have been proven to be If a home is priced 10 percent Bienveneda highly unreliable, especially in or more above the market value, it such a diverse community as the may only serve to help other list- Palisades. In fact, at any point in ings sell sooner. If priced 10 per- Lower Marquez/ time, I have discovered variances cent or more below actual value, BABC 339 9 $2,285,000 $1,805,000 $4,475,000 1 0 between their different evalua- it might result in multiple offers tions ranging as much as 10 to 15 but not sell for as much as if it had percent—a disparity that should been listed closer to current value. Highlands 742 23 $2,600,000 $1,965,000 $5,200,000 11 2 be considered unacceptable, es- In most cases the ideal lev- pecially for sellers and agents el to set the price might be just considering what price their home ahead of where the market values Castellammare/ should be listed at. are trending. Thus, in a balanced Paseo Miramar 392 7 $3,500,000 $2,075,000 $10,550,000 5 0 In a market that has flattened market, such as we seem to have out, as we recently have verified now, pricing approximately 1 to 2 has occurred here, the online sys- percent below current theoretical Sunset Mesa/ tems can result in even greater value might be optimal. Pacific View 574 15 $2,258,000 $1,830,000 $3,585,000 4 1 risks because some of them may Ultimately the buying public Estates include more inappropriate sales eventually sets the price, as we from when the market was higher all know. If a home is overpriced, This information only includes single-family residences and has been collected from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The “median” is the value of the middle than it is today. most active buyers know that it is home when the homes are arranged in an increasing order of prices.Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing Service from (date to date) The almost mindless use of and often won’t even take the time and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may some specific number such as to look at it then. or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent. CA DRE#00902158 $1,000 per square foot can be Also, listings that are well even more useless than the online above fair market value tend to This is the best time in history systems. Such a simplistic ap- dampen real estate agents’ atti- to be a seller, with prices at all- proach does not take into any con- tudes, so they will be less likely time highs and an ample supply sideration how old the home is, to show the home. Those who do of motivated and well-qualified how big its property is, how good show it may use it to help show homebuyers. Depending on the or poor its views are, etc. their buyer how much better a val- location and price range, pric- By giving 10% of each commission to these charities Furthermore, since many of ue another listing is in the same es may continue to inch up even our sales have been made to inves- price range. higher before the market is fully tors who are only buying the land The longer a listing is on the in a correction phase. to develop, if the home on that lot market, the more “stale” it be- However, danger signs are is relatively small, the price per comes once beyond a seller’s quite clear today, thus making square foot of house could easily “window of opportunity.” This the pricing decisions even more We have been fortunate to donate $800,000 since 2014. be $2,000. “window” of time will vary from crucial than have been for many Also, the specific neighbor- one neighborhood and price range years. Inventory of homes avail- hood the home is in can make a to another, and it can range from a able is 28 percent higher and the AVAILABLE PROPERTIES large difference in its sale val- few weeks to several months, de- rate of sales 12 percent slower ue. For example, a home in The pending on market conditions. than at this time last year, and Huntington might sell for twice If a home remains on the mar- prices have begun to slip in recent as much per square foot than it ket too long, it will be gradually weeks as price adjustments have would have on the same size lot in perceived as having less value by become more common. The Highlands. active buyers. Also, one of the In next month’s issue, we The answer lies in time-test- most common and first questions will take a careful look at where ed comparative market analysis, a buyer or their agent will ask this unusual real estate market is which seasoned agents generally when viewing a home is how long headed. have learned how to do in prepa- it has been on the market. ration for meeting with potential If a seller has been convinced Michael Edlen has sold $1.5 listing clients. When this process by themselves or an agent that a billion in homes since 1986 and NEW CONSTRUCTION MODERN FARM HOUSE GREAT CASTELLAMMARE RANCH STYLE HOME is properly completed, it takes into high price is justified, the seller is considered one of the most ac- $7,675,000 | 1062Maroney.com $2,349,000 | 221Tranquillo.com consideration all relevant sales of may not even recognize a good of- curate pricing specialists in the the most comparable properties fer, which is based on comparable market. He and his team have in the most recent several months sales when it is received. Even in developed a system of evaluation and nearby locations. the active seller’s market we have that is accurate within 5 percent, It also will include compari- experienced since 2013, one out 98 percent of the time. He can be son with homes under contract in of five listings failed to sell—usu- reached at 310-230-7373 or mi- escrow, as well as those currently ally because of the price asked. [email protected]. Palisadian-Post BRAND NEW MODERN BRAND NEW 4-UNIT BUILDING $2,195,000 | 1555SCarmelina.com $1,450,000-$1,750,000 | 11979 Walnut Lane ARTICLE PLAQUE Sarah Knauer | 310.663.4606 Sarah Knauer | 310.663.4606 SOLD REPRINTS • great keepsakes • awesome gifts CONDO WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS GORGEOUS CONDO HEART OF BRENTWOOD $1,495,000 | 18125CoastlineDrive.com $1,295,000| 951Granville.com Sarah Knauer | 310.663.4606

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available inventory. They range Comparing from a one-bedroom, one-bath on Sunset being offered at $639,000 to 2017 to 2018 a two-bedroom, three-bath on Sun- The Cruising Crooner set being offered at $3,675,000. By MICHAEL EDLEN There are also approximate- Jack Owens and His Riviera House Special to the Palisadian-Post ly half a dozen unfinished units available on Tramonto near PCH inside the Owens’ residence that s of December 31, 2018, ranging from $3 million to nearly competed for attention: Owens only 69 single-family Pal- $7 million. and Helen would have three kids Aisades residences were listed in Sixty-two condominiums to fill the house—and there was the Multiple Listing Service. The were sold in the Palisades in 2018, plenty of grass on the large prop- current level of inventory (69) is ranging from a one-bedroom, erty for the children to play. 28 percent higher than last year’s one-bath on Sunset, which sold Today, the Sunset Boulevard December 31 available inventory for $580,000, to a three-bedroom, home is listed as having 6,500- (54). three-bath on Palisades Drive, plus square footage of living A total of 227 homes were sold which sold for $2.2 million. The space and six bedrooms. in the Palisades in 2018, which is median sales price for condos at By 1944, Owens did a sec- Jack Owens’ work 12 percent lower than last year. the end of 2018 was $1,205,000, ond stint with McNeill on his Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Median sale prices were up by 6 which is a 7 percent increase from “Breakfast Club” radio show. percent over 2017. the end of 2017. It was during this return to the a drowning teenager. The teen’s The median list price is at There are currently three piec- show that Owens became known name was Lee D. Goldstein, and $4,847,000, which is up by 9 per- es of raw land available, ranging as “The Cruising Crooner.” he had become paralyzed after cent from the same period last from $1.2 million for just under The nickname was earned jumping headfirst into two feet year. There are currently 12 es- two acres on Calle Bellevista in The home today Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer by Owens from him cruising of water. crows open in the Palisades, which The Highlands to $3.45 million for through the live broadcast au- At the local hospital, Gold- is approximately a 14 percent de- just over two acres on El Bosque By MICHAEL OLDHAM plause signs. diences, mostly made up of fe- stein had become a local news crease from last year at this time. Court in The Highlands. Contributing Writer But soon Owens found him- males. Owens would sing to story and several big-name ce- The lowest-priced residence Nine land sales took place in self hired as a vocalist for a radio individual ladies while kissing lebrities came by to visit him available is a two-bedroom, one- 2018, ranging from a 3,700-square- t least as early as the late show after passing an audition. and caressing their faces, all the bedside at the hospital immedi- bath home on Fiske in the Al- foot lot on Posetano, which sold 1940s, singer-songwriter His radio career took off after he while giggles could be heard ately following the accident. phabets, which is the only home for $150,000, to six acres on Via AJohn Milton “Jack” Owens was landed a spot working on “The from the seated participants of But, of all the people who being offered under $2 million at Santa Ynez, which sold for $3.2 living in Pacific Palisades, with Breakfast Club,” which starred this now-outdated entertainment paid him a visit, Goldstein re- $1,995,000. The highest-priced million. one source book placing Owens legendary host Don McNeill. style. called in his autobiography, “So available property is an eight-bed- There are currently 71 leases in the Palisades beginning in the In 1932, two years be- Owens, though, is most fa- Far, So Good” that “the visits I room, 12-bathroom new construc- in the Palisades, starting at $1,800 1930s. fore his first of two “Breakfast mous for writing a couple of enjoyed most were from Jack tion on Ravoli listed at $24.45 per month for a studio/guest- This probable 1930s arrival Club” stints, Owens married songs. He wrote “The Hukilau Owens, the man who had jumped million. house on Glenhaven and asking as into the Palisades lines up with fellow Chicago radio star Helen Song” in 1948 after attending from the pier at Elder Lane Beach The most affordable area in high as $85,000 per month for an Owens coming to Hollywood for Streiff—his only marriage. a luau in Laie, Hawaii. This to pull me from the lake.” 2018 continued to be Sunset Mesa, eight-bedroom, 13-bath house on a song writing career in the mid- The Palisades home Ow- hugely popular song has been Goldstein described Owens with a median average sales price Rivas Canyon Road. 1930s. This would be circa 1936, ens lived in still stands today on covered by many artists. as a “vivid, interesting, self- of $2.25 million. The Riviera had There were 276 Palisades when he had a budding singing Sunset Boulevard. The Spanish Earlier in 1941, he co-wrote made person” and “an excellent the highest median average sales leases (16 percent more than in career in Chicago. Revival house was built in 1927. “The Hut Sut Song,” which was story teller.” price ($7.225 million), although it 2017) done in 2018, ranging from Owens was still in his 20s This was just 15 years after Ow- made famous by big band lead- Owens is most famously was down from 2017. a one-bedroom, one-bath guest- and the baritone had already ens was born in Tulsa, Oklaho- er Horace Heidt and his band, known locally for serving as The Highlands and Upper El house on Via De La Paz, which been a regular singer on the pop- ma, in 1912. Horace Heidt and His Musical honorary mayor from 1955 to Medio/Bienveneda areas currently leased for $2,500 per month, to ular Chicago radio show “The Owens was not only a sing- Knights. 1956. have the largest number of homes a six-bedroom, eight-bath home Breakfast Club.” er, he was a talented pianist. The Among the background of The honorary office proved for sale in the Palisades. on La Cumbre in The Hunting- For Owens, it would be a musician had a piano inside his Owens’ ever-expanding enter- to be Jack Owens “swan song” The lowest sale price for 2018 ton, which leased over asking for broken bone that would end his multi-storied Riviera neighbor- tainment fame and fortune, an to his beloved Palisades. Owens was on Erskine ($1,525,000). The $57,500 per month. job as a lifeguard in his late teens, hood home. Whenever Owens event that would demonstrate retired to Phoenix in 1957. He highest home sale in 2018 was an ultimately moving him along the sat at his piano, sounds he made the character of the man himself passed away in Arizona in 1982. estate on San Remo in The Riviera, Michael Edlen, an agent with road to showbiz stardom. on its keys would compete with took place. For Owens became a which sold for nearly $34 million. Coldwell Banker, has been keep- He left the lifeguard tower the noise of the busy traffic along hero of sorts by utilizing his old Michael Oldham, author of There are 19 condominiums/ ing statistics of Pacific Palisades behind and found work at a ra- Sunset Boulevard, where the lifeguard skills. the novel “The Valentino For- townhouses on the market, which housing prices for the last 33 dio station doing odd tasks. One front door of his home faced. In 1946, he jumped into a mula,” can be reached at holly- is up 135 percent over last year’s years. such task was to hold up ap- Still, there were other sounds shallow lake shoreline to rescue [email protected].

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t was a mixed year for Pacific Palisades residential real estate Ias while prices continued to appre- ciation, the rate of appreciation has slowed considerably and the num- ber of homes selling has declined. After seven years of rapid appreci- ation, it appears home values may be getting close to the peak. In 2018, the average price of a Palisades home was $4,259,338 (Yes that is correct), which is a 7 percent increase compared with 2017. The median price was $3.35 million, which is a 6 percent in- crease compared with 2017. Com- pared with 12 to 17 percent annual appreciation bumps over the last few years, we are definitively in a changing market. Two hundred and twenty-eight homes sold in 2018, representing the fifth year of declining home sales. This was a 12 percent drop from 2017, when 259 homes sold. In perspective, the greatest number of homes to sell in a year was in 1999 when 423 homes sold. The fewest number of Palisades homes to sell was in 2009 when 189 homes sold, so while we are currently very low, we still have a little way to beat that record. Inventory levels (number of not simply when a home goes into The most accurate way to ana- to around 6 percent from the pre- market, which ranks as one of the ket is very active with more buyers available properties) have been escrow, but rather when all contin- lyze a market is to compare annu- vious 12 percent. lower levels we have seen. looking to purchase than there are very low all year, hovering be- gencies are removed, something alized data as opposed to monthly Also, in election years, con- Usually by the end of January, homes available. tween 60 and 80 for the first six the MLS classifies as “pending.” data. In addition, rather than using sumers tend to be cautious buying we start seeing inventory levels months of the year. We then start- This varies by price range, as the just one metric, such as average large assets like real estate, given pick up, so it will be interesting to Anthony founded Amalfi Es- ed seeing a big uptick in Palisades higher-priced homes will stay on home prices, it’s best to look at a the uncertainty of which person or see how quickly we get back to at tates 25 years ago. He has person- inventory, with 115 homes avail- the market longer. number of metrics, including me- party will be elected. (See in the least 110 homes on the market. ally sold over $1 billion in prop- able in September. The least expensive Palisades dian price and price per foot. chart in 2016 how it was a very flat Given that home prices are erties and was selected by The In perspective, the greatest home to sell in 2018 was on Las In the chart, you can see the market appreciation wise.) So, in close to all-time highs and it ap- Wall Street Journal as one of the number of homes on the market Pulgas Road for $1.4 million. The Palisades had averaged about one 2020 we expect to see little or no pears values may have peaked, top 60 agents in the country out was in May 2009 with 240 homes most expensive Palisades home to percent appreciation per month for appreciation as well. if you are thinking of selling and of one million agents. He has been available. sell was on San Remo Drive for six of the past seven years. One factor that will affect pulling out some equity, now may the No. 1 agent in the Palisades The “days on market” aver- $33.85 million. All the data above For 2019, I predict real estate whether homes values go up or be a very good time to sell. for the past five years. His firm age of 54 days was the lowest in is based on single-family home prices will appreciate 4 to 5 per- down is supply and demand. In- With interest rates still low, gives 10 percent of its commission 15 years, but was similar to 2017, sales data as taken from the MLS. cent. This is due to a seven-year ventory levels are typically low this is also a very desirable time to charity and has given $800,000 which was 57 days on market. No condos were included in these run up in prices, combined with during the holidays, as there are for buyers to lock in those rates be- since 2014. Call 310-293-9280 or “Days on market” is defined as statistics. the slowing appreciation this year only 72 Palisades homes on the fore they go up. Overall, the mar- visit amalfiestates.com.

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unique streets on the Westside: Drive Banyan 2442 gorgeous, quiet, wide and tree- lined, with park-like medians. This is a rare offering. A charming 7 bed/7.5 bath Traditional that exudes warmth and comfort in a lovely setting with outdoor spaces ideal for entertaining. From the entry, you are greeted by the formal living and family rooms, which connect to a modern eat-in-kitchen as well as the outdoor living areas. Four spacious, bright bedrooms downstairs; BRENTWOOD Elana Fullmer upstairs there are two additional bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom, a bonus $7,450,000 Cindy Festa family room, playroom/gym and office space. Outside, there is a guesthouse/ 7 Bed | 7.25 Bath | 6,518 Sq Ft 310.200.4890 | 310.704.7152 poolhouse with a fireplace and large bath, as well as a gorgeous yard with huge 2442banyan.com DRE 01498943 | 01278999 pool and covered veranda. Extensive fruit trees throughout the property and mature landscaping and hedges - extremely private and serene. PACIFIC PALISADES 15422 Abright Street 1118 3rd St #503 Ÿ Offered at $2,050,000 $5,750,000

Newly constructed modern SAnTA MOnicA Farmhouse built by IM Located in Santa Monica’s Home on one of the most premier location, this immaculate desired cul-de-sac in Pacific Palisades. designer done ocean view 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom condo Jacqueline Chernov is truly a must see for even the 310.403.7557 DRE 01361435 NEW PRICE most discerning of clientele. Just seconds from 3rd Street Promenade, Fairmont Hotel, and PACIFIC PALISADES some of the city’s best shopping, 16426 Akron Street restaurants, and night life, this $2,998,000 makes for the perfect full time beach residence or pied-à-terre. Brand new remodel of an A. Quincy Jones home in Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01991628. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been not but has reliable deemed sources from is compiled only and purposes informational for is intended herein presented All material Number 01991628. License Housing Opportunity Equal laws. by abides and of California State the by licensed broker estate Compass is a real verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. approximate. are footages square and measurements All description. of any to accuracy made as is statement No notice. made without may be or withdrawal sale condition, in price, Changes verified. stunning lush and private canyon setting.

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data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. CalBRE 00916736 compass.com Page 22 Palisadian-Post January 10, 2019 Bond Film Director Reduces Price of Palisadian Home

Photo courtesy of Fandango Party On, Palisades In the midst of a busy holiday season, Rodeo Realty Pacific Palisades, with Office Manager Marc Chorin at the helm, hosted a party, with “gifts under the tree, nice wine and a spread of food,” Chorin told Inside the Upper El Medio home Photos courtesy of MLS the Palisadian-Post. Chorin has been at the Palisades lo- By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA home underwent a remodel by ar- wet bar is included too. cation for about a month and Reporter chitects William Hefner and Ka- “Be it a formal gathering said Rodeo Realty is “here as zuko Hoshino, according to the or an intimate soirée, the lush- a team to service Palisadians alisadian movie director Mar- listing. ly landscaped grounds are the with needs in real estate.” Ptin Campbell and his wife, What emerged was a Medi- perfect setting; offering an out- singer and actress Sol Romero, terranean-style home with a for- door loggia with fireplace, fully Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer have reduced the price of their mal dining room, a kitchen with equipped outside kitchen and ex- originally listed $10.5 million an oversized center island, a wine pansive lawn with playground,” home to 9.25 million. room, and a guest suite with a the listing, held by Dan Urbach The 10,6320-square-foot, Up- kitchenette. and David Findley of the Agency, per El Medio home features six The pair placed custom iron- boasts. bedrooms and nine bathrooms, as work, imported stone and mosaic Campbell has directed James well as a third-floor bonus room. tile throughout the house, as well Bond films like “GoldenEye” and The master bedroom holds its as coffered ceilings that shelter “Casino Royale,” as well as other own fireplace and private deck. a wood-paneled office and great blockbuster hits like “Green Lan- Originally built in 2005, the room. An antique fireplace and tern” and “The Foreigner.”

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