16 Pages Thursday, February 11, 2021 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Local YMCA Participates in Resilient Palisades Hosts Virtual Citywide FeedLA Initiative Zero-Emissions Garden Workshop

Meeting attendees Photo courtesy of Resilient Palisades

By LILY TINOCO This was the first event orga- with the park, they made an action Reporter nized by the Clean Air and Water: plan to certify the remaining city Green Gardens Campaign team, properties. ocally founded environmental with the goal of inspiring a new AGZA has plans to green zone Lorganization Resilient Pali- social norm and halting the use of three more state parks in Southern Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer sades hosted a virtual discussion gas-powered mowers or blowers California this year. on health and safety issues sur- for regular yard maintenance. Mabe encouraged communi- By SARAH SHMERLING bags they assembled to give away Kirtley is seeking assistance rounding gas-powered gardening Member Sheda Morshed, ty members to pivot toward the Editor-in-Chief the first week of the Grab &Go from volunteers on Thursdays to equipment on Tuesday, February 2. who has been leading the Clean use of green alternatives, which Groceries program on February 4. help between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.— Co-Founder Ingrid Steinberg Air and Water Team, said the suc- in turn make less noise, are ze- he Palisades-Malibu YMCA “I’m excited about the momen- from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to fill bags, kicked off the “zero-emissions gar- cess of this campaign is reliant on ro-emission and cost effective. is participating in the citywide tum we’re starting to feel,” Kirtley between 12 and 2 p.m. to hand out den workshop” by welcoming new community influence, which be- He said communica- TFeedLA initiative, offering free explained, adding that as the pro- bags, or both—at 821 Via De La members and attendees, including gins with the community learning tion with gardeners and groceries to help address “food gram continues, he envisions more Paz. special guests Councilmember more about changes that can be landscapers is essential. insecurity and other needs for vul- people will come by the Y to get the He also needs help getting food Mike Bonin, past Co-Honorary made. He included suggestions to start nerable Angelenos” on Thursdays bag versus having to deliver. to the Palisades Y from the West- Mayors Billy and Janice Crystal, Resilient Palisades invited the conversation, including asking between 12 and 2 p.m. All of the bags the first week side Food Bank on Wednesdays past Honorary Mayor Steve Gut- American Green Zone Alliance gardeners to mulch leaves with a “For nearly 140 years, the Y were handed out to people within at 12 p.m. and from the Collins & tenberg, and newly inaugurated Founder and President Dan Mabe mower or to consider using a rake has been an invaluable resource the Palisades community. The pro- Katz Y on Thursdays between 9:30 Honorary Mayor Eugene Levy. to share a presentation with the or broom in selected areas, and for our communities and a beacon gram, which is slated to continue and 10 a.m. “We are a community of Pali- community. For two decades, for homeowners to consider pay- of social responsibility,” according through December, is open to any- He is also hoping that commu- sadians responding to climate and Mabe has been developing and ing their gardeners a bit more to to a statement from the organiza- one who resides in Los Angeles. nity members will help spread the ecological crisis with local action applying gas-alternative technol- go electric. tion. “At this critical moment in Councilmember Mike Bonin word that the program is available and advocacy,” Steinberg said. ogies. Mabe said he is available to the midst of a global pandemic, we donated reusable bags to fill with for those who need some extra as- “We formed in late 2019 and we He founded AGZA in 2011 recommend the best brands or are being called daily to remain the groceries the first two weeks of the sistance during this time—all the had a COVID-induced pause ... and has worked in 10 countries so models for one’s specific garden hubs for community wellness and program in the Palisades. person needs to do to benefit is live we launched to the community in far, providing education and train- or help coordinate an AGZA pro to rise to an unprecedented occa- Over the course of the in Los Angeles. August of 2020, and at that point, ing to communities, academic in- to visit the site and test different sion and continue providing our COVID-19 pandemic, YMCA of “Tell anybody and everybody there were five co-founders, and stitutions and more. models. youth, families, teens, seniors and Metropolitan LA has provided you know that may be in need that only we and our families had ever He said South Pasadena be- Community members are in- so many more with services and more than two million Grab & Go it’s available,” Kirtley concluded. heard of Resilient Palisades. came the nation’s first AGZA vited to attend Resilient Palisades’ support.” Meals served at Y locations across “I’m really proud to say that Green Zone City. Work began in community meeting on Thursday, Palisades-Malibu YMCA Ex- Los Angeles, delivered more than To find out more about volun- we now have a membership … of Garfield Park by abandoning any March 4, to meet the four teams. ecutive Director Jim Kirtley shared 100,000 pounds of groceries to teering, visit ymcala.volunteermat- almost 200 people, and we have use of gas, and enforcing peo- that between delivering and people homebound seniors, and provided ters.org/project-catalog. To regis- more than 20 Palisadians who are ple-powered and battery electric For more information, visit coming by to pick up, the organi- 32,000 neighbors with showers, hy- ter to receive a bag of groceries, really seriously involved, working tools. resilientpalisades.org. Mabe can zation was able to distribute all 50 giene kids, and essential supplies. visit ymcala.org/feedla. in one or more of our four teams.” Once AGZA was successful be reached at [email protected]. How Palisadians Voted in the 2020 General Election Coming Soon to Palisades By LILY TINOCO Neighborhood Registered Votes Cast % Voted Biden Trump United States Congressional Dis- Reporter trict, incumbent Congressman Ted Village: diptyque Lieu received 69.8% of the vote he following is an analysis Alphabet Streets 2739 2391 87.3% 1804 483 to Republican James P. Bradley’s of the final canvas of the No- 30.2%. Tvember 3, 2020, General Election El Medio Bluffs 2801 2476 88.4% 1872 512 Incumbent Assemblymember of the precincts that constitute Pa- Richard Bloom received 80.3% of cific Palisades. Marquez 3134 2752 87.8% 1945 682 the vote in the 50th State Assem- According to Mike Sanchez, bly District contest, besting Re- who handles media and commu- Huntington/ publican Will Heiss, who received nications at Los Angeles County 2462 2172 88.2% 1558 522 19.7% of the vote. Via Bluffs In addition to 12 statewide propositions, Los Angeles had a Rustic Canyon 2748 2420 88.1% 1856 477 number of county-specific mea- sures on the ballot. Castellammare 2539 2170 85.5% 1573 506 Palisadians approved Mea- sure RR, with more than 60% Palisades leaning yes toward the initiative. 2757 2427 88% 1611 727 Highlands Measure RR authorizes Los An- geles Unified School District to Riviera 2855 2455 85.6% 1723 638 issue billions in bonds to update classrooms, labs and technology Courtesy of LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for 21st century learning, imple- ment COVID-19 facility safety Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, “This makes the voting pow- standards, address school inequi- “the Palisades is a neighborhood er of the Palisades greater than ties, and more. of [LA] and therefore doesn’t the percent of their registration,” Palisadians also approved have official boundaries that Halper said to the Palisadi- Measure J, with 56% voting yes. would be found in the Statement an-Post. Measure J requires the county to of Vote Cast by community.” Within the Palisades, all of the budget no less than 10% of the This means the Palisades’ endorsed Democratic candidates county’s locally generated, unre- vote was recorded by precinct. Of won their contests, with the Pal- stricted revenues in the general the eight precincts, most fall with- isades voting more blue than the fund to address disproportionate in the boundaries of the 90272 zip rest of the county. impacts of racial injustice through code while others fall within the Democratic presidential can- community investment and alter- Santa Monica Canyon 90402 zip didate Joe Biden received 72.4% natives to incarceration. code. In total, there were 22,035 of the vote within Pacific Pali- Statistics placed the commu- registered voters and a turnout of sades; Donald Trump, the Repub- nity in the 99th percentile of the Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer 19,192 voters. lican candidate, received 23.6%. nation as to median income, cost Luxury French fragrance brand diptyque is slated to open a stand- Palisadian Joe Halper said In the race to become Los An- of living and educational achieve- alone boutique in Palisades Village this April. Based in Paris, with this election saw the highest voter geles District Attorney, George ment. its original boutique at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain still open, the turnout since 1900. When looking Gascon received 54.8% of the The median age of the popula- company produces eau de parfum, eau de toilette, scented candles at percentage of voter turnout, the vote and Jackie Lacey received tion in the Palisades was 47.6—an and perfume oil diffusers. The store will replace what was previous- Palisades exceeded Los Angeles 45.2%. increase of 3.7 years when com- ly occupied by Cynthia Rowley, which closed December 30, 2020. County as a whole. In the contest for the 33rd pared to the 2016 general election. Page 2 Palisadian-Post February 11, 2021 WEB TALK This week’s hottest topics on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Cloud stack captured by @lenafound #palipost 2¢ Palisadian-Post 2¢ Your Two Out of the Past Cents’ Worth April 4, 1974 Got something to say? First turning of earth at site of new Holy Cross Lutheran church, El Medio at Sunset, brings church dig- Call (310) 454-1321 or email nitaries together for ceremony last Sunday. (Front row from left) Ray Gregory, Pastor Lawrence Wyneken, [email protected] and get William Strassberg, William Bluder (building committee chairman), Clarence Wangerin (contractor), R.A. those kudos or concerns off Hitchcock (president of the congregation) and Charles Ortiz. 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@lenafound Thank you for sharing @palisadianpost Community The community really comes to- @chocol8mlk gether when it’s needed most and That’s amazing! that’s what I truly love about the Postcard Palisades. I’ve seen so many in- dividuals volunteer their time to LETTER TO THE EDITOR help those who don’t have the tools or are tech-savvy enough to To Return or Not to Return schedule an appointment for the Recently there’s been a debate raging over whether or not students COVID vaccine. I also saw a tip should return to in-person school or continue remote education, much that new appointments usually to the compromise of the quality of the learning. Many of you reading open up on Sunday, so just keep this column will have an opinion or an instinct on this. I’d love to hear checking if you have had any from you. trouble yourself. The reality is that there are no clear options, but parents are frustrated. I am the parent of two kids in local public schools and I know the im- patience on the part of LAUSD families is growing. On the local parent Animals board I co-chair, there is talk of heading back to school no matter what, If you have a small animal be and a general dismay with elected leaders who seem to have abandoned aware, be vigilant and keep them any semblance of a plan for parents or a road map for kids to frame this inside when you can. There have unstructured time of endless e-learning. Teachers and kids alike are left rudderless, while parents who can been a lot of loose critters roam- are picking up the slack at home. On a recent early morning run in my ing around the Palisades that can neighborhood, I ran into another mom who was power walking up our swoop them up. Lots of coyotes, steep hill. She stopped to exchange the usual niceties and then hurriedly coyote packs and wild cats. said, “Oh gosh, I’ve gotta run, I’m on borrowed time—my husband is watching Zoom school till I get back!” Such is the privilege of having a husband who can watch the Zoom Eugene school you’re lucky enough to have a stable connection for. The parents Still loving the fact that Eugene who can’t pick up the slack at home are watching their kids stop learning, Levy is our new honorary may- or at least have trouble taking in the information. Without help—either or. He does have big shoes to fill, a parent with bandwidth or a tutor paid at the ready—many LA families following Billy and Janice, but I are at their wit’s end with no relief in sight. have high hopes he will excel. A recent LAUSD parent survey revealed that only about half of Fingers crossed he gets to ride in the 600,000-plus school district families have access to a solid inter- that parade this July! net connection, and that almost 60% of families have been impacted by COVID-related job loss. Internet access continues to be the biggest challenge facing online learning, and nearly 40% of this massive school TV district said assignments online are “confusing or need more information.” I have officially watched every- Parents’ biggest concern was that their children not fall behind aca- Matt Bagnard, long time Palisadian, and his fiancé, Morgan Selzer, social distanced themselves from most everyone as they thing on all of my TV lists. Does demically. There’s the rub—fall behind what? If everyone is e-learning, searched for wedding venues in Nayarit, Mexico. then where would anyone fall behind … ? anyone have a recommendation But not everyone is e-learning. 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February 11, 2021 Palisadian-Post Page 3 PALISADES Neighborhood News Paul Revere Invites Community to Support Pacific Palisades ‘What Is This Thing Called Grief?’ School Through Fundraising Online Auction Palisades Alliance for Seniors, an intergenerational group help- ¢ ing seniors to stay connected with their community, will host a one- By LILY TINOCO feel this event is more important than ever … hour online program “What Is This Thing Called Grief?” on Thurs- Reporter we feel it’s a great opportunity to be together, day, February 18, at 10:30 a.m. even though it’s virtual, at least we can see each The guest speaker will be Senior Clinical Coordinator of Adult he Paul Revere Charter Middle School other.” Programs at OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center in West Los Ange- annual online auction is in progress and In the spirit of community building, Natella les Joanne Weingarten, Psy.D. TPacific Palisades residents are invited to par- said a committee of 26 parents joined forces “Grief is the single most common experience, yet in our coun- ticipate, as well as virtually attend a fundraiser to put this year’s event together, delegating re- try and in our communities, it is often ignored and overlooked, for on Saturday, February 20. sponsibilities. Lewis said this was special be- any number of reasons,” according to a press release from Palisades With more than 150 items to bid on—from cause although Paul Revere is in the Palisades, Alliance for Seniors ahead of the meeting. “OUR HOUSE provides gift cards and merchandise to a four-night stay families came together from all different areas essential grief support for a universal experience that deserves at the Four Seasons in Maui—in a catalog that of Los Angeles. heightened understanding and acceptance.” went live February 5, locals can win plenty “Our committee represents that … Jamee Weingarten has requested that those who attend turn their video while supporting the school through one of its Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer and I, we don’t live in the neighborhood either,” cameras on. largest fundraisers. Lewis said to the Post. “People are going above “Seeing each other’s faces enables eye contact and helps every- This year’s live virtual event is ’80s themed, including a dinner package from Red Fish, a and beyond to give to this community … ” one to feel connected,” according to the press release, “especially and will be hosted by Paul Revere parents Jamee “happy hour” package to make up to 10 alcohol- “And it’s worth it, our teachers and admin- participants who may feel vulnerable sharing sensitive material.” Natella and Paula Lewis. The two shadowed ic beverages from Penny Pound Ice, a wine and istration this year … have been exceptional,” The event is free to attend with advance registration by email- Sabrina Ishak last year in preparation for this cheese package from Monsieur Marcel Gour- Natella added. ing [email protected]. —SARAH SHMERLING year’s event. met Market, or a virtual, interactive experience Funds raised will support a number of “This year is going to be obviously partic- with magician and mentalist Rmax Goodwin. school programs and renovations, including ularly different … we had to reinvent ourselves The cut-off dates to purchase a VIP package are Paul Revere’s agriculture program, theater and … create a virtual experience,” Natella said February 16 and 18. program, a student-designed mural and more. Pacific Palisades to the Palisadian-Post. “And we’re going back Natella said another difference is families Last year’s event, which was attended by to the ’80s, we tried to incorporate funny lines are invited to attend; whereas before, the fund- nearly 300 people, raised close to $85,000 for Virtual Family Hamantasch Bake and things people can relate with.” raising event and gala was for adults only. She the school through live and silent auctions. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will and Lewis said they wanted to focus on com- As the Post went to print Tuesday evening, Chabad of Pacific Palisades will host a Virtual Family Haman- incorporate the auction, sponsorship opportuni- munity building during a time where many are Paul Revere had raised more than $8,700 of its tasch Bake on Sunday, February 21, at 10:30 a.m. in honor of the ties, and live and pre-recorded content. isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. $100,000 goal. upcoming holiday of Purim. One of the main differences is the offering “Everybody misses being on campus,” “Participants of all ages will make a basic dough and customize of VIP packages, which start at 6:30 p.m., that Lewis shared. “The teachers miss the kids, the For more information or to register, visit it to traditional, funfetti or chocolate dough with a variety of fill- will be available to purchase ahead of the event, kids miss the teachers, the interaction, and we paulreverems.com/Auction. ings,” according to information provided by Chabad ahead of the event. Each registered participant will receive a baking kit, which in- CRIME cludes ingredients, specialty and art supplies, that will make ap- REPORT Marquez Girl Scouts Aim proximately two dozen hamantaschan. Orders can be placed at chabadpalisades.com/bake by Sunday, February 14. A Zoom link will be provided upon RSVP. Kits, which Burglary cost $25, will be available for pick up at Chabad on Thursday, to Give Back Through 17600 Posetano Rd, between February 18. —SARAH SHMERLING February 3 at 3 p.m. and Febru- ary 4 at 7 a.m. The suspect(s) cut the gated fence to the construction Donation Drive site to gain entry onto the prop- Pacific Palisades erty. The suspect(s) selected the By SARAH SHMERLING victim’s property and fled the lo- Editor-in-Chief Valentine’s Day Fundraiser cation with victim’s property. leven members of Girl Scout Malibu-based Emily Shane Foundation is hosting a Valentine’s Burglary/Theft from Vehicle Troop 7635 are hosting a do- Day fundraiser, with all proceeds benefiting disadvantaged students 900 Iliff St, February 4 at Enation drive to collect leashes, col- in middle schools in LA and Ventura counties in the nonprofit chari- 1:30 a.m. The suspect was caught lars and pet food in a bin at Paws ty’s Successful Educational Achievement Program, which provides and confronted by the victim us- N Claws on Marquez Avenue to intensive academic tutoring and mentorship. ing an unknown cutting tool to re- support the work of Deity Animal “We are providing the opportunity to send virtual roses to oth- move victim’s catalytic converter. Rescue. ers in honor of Valentine’s Day as a way to mark this special day,” 1200 Rimmer St, February 4 “Animals are like people or according to a statement. “It is a lovely way to let friends, family at 1:39 a.m. The suspect parked even family, they all deserve help and loved ones know you are thinking of them and care.” his vehicle next to the victim’s and love,” Girl Scout Soyer Pernin A single virtual rose is $5, with options up to 24 at $20 per parked vehicle and used a un- shared. “That is why we need to do bouquet. The deadline to purchase roses is Friday, February 12, at 6 known cutting tool to remove vic- our best to help them.” p.m. to ensure delivery. tim’s catalytic converter. The Los Angeles-based non- Girl Scout Troop members Photo courtesy of Jill Lipsky For more information or to purchase roses, visit bit.ly/esflove. profit animal rescue, run by Ellen —SARAH SHMERLING Vandalism Ballon Dante, has rescued, fostered level. Sunset/Temescal, February 3 and found forever homes for hun- “When Girl Scout Juniors at 12:30 a.m. The suspect used a dreds of at-risk dogs from high-kill team up to make a difference in shopping cart to smash the glass shelters since its founding in 2003, their community, they learn im- Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: poster board at the bus stop on according to information provided portant leadership skills, discov- January 31, 1936 Sunset. The suspect fled on foot in by the troop. er new passions and watch how an unknown direction. The scouts’ donation drive seemingly small actions make a will support animals that belong big difference,” according to the Highway Tunnel Under Ocean Provided by LAPD Acting to people experiencing homeless- Girl Scout website. ness throughout the Los Angeles Donations of new or gently Senior Lead Officer James Allen. region. used items will be collected be- Avenue to Open Saturday In case of emergency, call 911. “COVID-19 has had an impact tween February 12 and 26. Blan- To report a non-emergency, on people that could no longer af- kets or beds will not be accepted, The new Ocean avenue tunnel linking Lincoln Boulevard call 877-275-5273. ford rent, and when they leave their due to COVID-19 restrictions. and the Roosevelt Highway in Santa Monica will be officially home, they leave with their pets,” “The project will help many opened to traffic with fitting ceremony tomorrow afternoon. Troop Leader Carole Pernin ex- people and their pets in need across The new stretch of highway eliminates many turns and curves plained. “Since most shelters don’t Los Angeles, and participation in through the business section of Santa Monica and will provide allow pets, these people tend to live these types of programs help the Donations will be accepted at easy passage of north and southbound coastwise traffic. on the streets with their pets.” programs to continue,” Troop Paws N Claws Instead of separating from Leader Julie Treibatch shared. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer For Pacific Palisades the new pavement and the tunnel their pets, people are staying with “Part of the Girl Scouts project is have recently taken on a very significant value in that the them, sleeping in their cars or en- creating an awareness of an issue. Althea Gottlieb, Samara Gottlieb, route now offers a fast, direct means by which scores of campments. The awareness spurs interest by Eleanor Mammen, Ellerie Newell, airplane technicians working at both the Douglas Plant and “This is important to me be- the community who then steps up Jesika Popovac, Clarisse Grusky, the No. American Mines Field plant may travel back and cause I can’t imagine being sepa- to help out. If the community can Gabby Henderson-MacLennan forth to their jobs. rated from my pets that I love so help out with the basic needs of and Misha Heindel—will each much,” Girl Scout Olivia Lipsky homeless people and their pets, fill a box, decorated with positive The opening of the tunnel tomorrow will be marked by shared ahead of the drive. possibly this support can lead to messages, with supplies. a parade of floats and a celebration beginning at 1 p.m. at The Marquez Charter Ele- getting them housed and to keep “The whole idea of Girl Scouts the west portal of the tunnel. Earl Lee Kelly, State Director mentary School-based Girl Scout them housed. It provides help and is to help people and make the of Public Works; Supervisor John Quinn, James C. Dolan www.PaliPost.com Juniors are working toward their hope.” world a better place,” troop mem- [email protected] and Dr. J. Dryden Davenport will take part in the ceremony. (310)454-1321 Bronze Award, which is the high- The scouts—Olivia Lipsky, ber Presley Treibatch shared, “not est honor they can receive at this Soyer Pernin, Presley Treibatch, just for people, but for pets too.”

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hile Valentine’s Day traditionally focuses on romance, the loving bond of friendship often Wproves to be just as strong and pure. The holiday encompasses what Palisades Char- ter High School’s By Your Side club achieves throughout the year—love, acceptance and bringing people together. By Your Side connects Pali students from the general and special education departments through club meetings and events. The students are otherwise separated by different The Palisadian-Post has classes and facilities at the school, but By Your Side partnered with local environ- shows this is not a barrier to building meaningful re- mental nonprofit Resilient Pali- lationships. sades to deliver a weekly “green Club President Ariel Dardashti said that while tip” to readers. The following tip “there are a million things” he has gained from By was penned by Leo Craig, 15, Your Side, “first and foremost, I think friends.” a ninth-grade student at Har- Dardashti established the Pali High chapter of Ariel Dardashti attends a virtual club event. vard-Westlake School. By Your Side in early 2020 after being approached Photo courtesy of Eliana Feinstein One of the best ways to com- by Britney Shirian, who was then the co-president bat climate change is by making Photo courtesy of Resilient Palisades of By Your Side’s original chapter at Beverly Hills closer in their friendships, bonding over topics like climate-informed large purchas- cost of owning and operating a its and rebates on newly pur- High School. family and ice cream. es, which the Bill and Melinda vehicle with emissions. chased hybrid and electric cars, Dardashti explained that Shirian acted as a men- Dardashti said he has developed patience and Gates Foundation describes as Looking at the Chrysler Pa- the cost advantage of going tor for him throughout the process of forming and understanding throughout his time in By Your Side, “swinging for the fences.” Mak- cifica, one of the most popular green is even higher, with re- leading the club at Pali, especially during a pandem- skills he thinks everyone can gain by participating in ing smarter big purchases can minivans, the gas-powered ver- bates of up to $4,500 from Cal- ic. By Your Side had to rapidly adapt to a virtual en- the club’s activities. According to him, many of the make a much greater difference sion has a sticker price around ifornia and Federal credits of up vironment, which presented a new set of challenges students have begun to open up more as the weeks than—say—using a paper straw $35,000 while the hybrid is to $7,500. for its members. progress, making more jokes and sharing more in- at lunch. priced at $40,000. By switching Hybrids and electric cars are Dardashti questioned how to “give on-campus formation with their fellow By Your Side members. Transportation makes up to the bar chart view, the two the best choices for your wallet resources to students even though we’re not on cam- Dardashti said that it’s important to have an in- 28% of total U.S. CO2 emis- Pacificas can be compared in while helping our planet. Using pus,” as a main goal of the club is to make resources clusive space where students in the special and gen- sions (the largest from a single detail. What it shows is that the resources like Carbon Counter more accessible for students in the special education eral education departments can express themselves. source) and passenger cars con- hybrid version is $80 per month can help inform Palisadians as department. “Life is very fast-paced, so for us to all debrief stitute more than 60% of that less expensive to own due to we make our most important cli- “It was difficult, but we’re learning,” he said. and to all express ourselves and talk in a no-judge- number. So Palisadians who savings on gas, while producing mate decisions. The group has adapted to its virtual environment ment environment is really healthy,” he shared. are thinking of swinging for the less than half the emissions. with a Zoom costume party for Halloween, arts and Dardashti stressed the importance of taking the fences may be surprised to learn The difference is even great- crafts for Thanksgiving, and other holiday-themed time to help and listen to each other, saying “the that the greenest cars are also the er for two luxury sedans. The events. The club’s virtual Valentine’s Day Gathering, same way that in your time of need you would want most cost effective. Tesla Model 3 starts at $38,000 set for Friday, February 12, at 2 p.m., will include an to be treated, treat other people.” One of the biggest stigmas while the Audi A4 starts at SUBSCRIBE art competition, dancing and lots of laughter, accord- Looking ahead to Valentine’s Day and beyond, surrounding hybrid and electric $39,000. The Model 3’s estimat- ing to Dardashti. 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*Pacific Palisades residents can make an appointment through either site. Palisadian-Post SportThursday, February 11, 2021 s Page 5 Brotherly Love Geoff Schwartz Recounts Younger Sibling Mitchell’s 2020 Super Bowl Win nlike last year when he played Mitch Schwartz, As you get older, your focus season. For his legacy. As you the entire game at right tackle My Brother, Is Forever turns almost solely to your legacy, can imagine, the week leading up Uin Kansas City’s 31-20 win against a Super Bowl Champion and if you’re not a future Hall of to the game was hectic. I wasn’t San Francisco in Super Bowl LIV Famer, legacy means being able to nervous for him as much as I just last year, Mitchell Schwartz had By GEOFF SCHWARTZ say you’re a Super Bowl champi- felt anxious about the game. The to sit out last Sunday’s Super Bowl FOX Sports NFL Analyst on for the rest of your life. There San Francisco 49ers had an out- LV with an injury and his steady are countless examples of veteran standing pass rush, and the Chiefs’ blocking was sorely missed in the I’m not the jealous type. I’m players in the twilights of their ca- offensive line was under the spot- Chiefs’ 31-9 defeat to Tampa Bay. fortunate to have a kick-ass life. reers choosing to play for Super light. All week, I had to discuss He was City Offensive Lineman of That said, I do tend to get Bowl-caliber teams. my brother blocking that defen- the Year as a senior at Palisades jealous in the minutes right after The reason is clear: legacy. sive line as I previewed the game High and went on to UC Berke- the NFL season ends, when the Even as your career winds on radio row and beyond. ley, where he started all 51 games winning team is hoisting the Lom- down and you get the itch to hoist Once my media work was fin- possible at right or left tackle from bardi trophy as Super Bowl cham- that Lombardi Trophy, you still ished, I got time to relax with my 2008-11, making the All-Pac-12 pions. And I’m not jealous just don’t truly understand what a Su- wife and enjoy the Chiefs’ team first team as a senior. He was the because they’ve won. per Bowl can do for your life. You hotel. When Sunday finally rolled 37th pick in the 2012 NFL draft I’m jealous because I under- won’t get it until you retire with- around, we got on the bus about by Cleveland, where he spent the stand winning the Super Bowl is out one and see your peers who four hours before game time. first four years of his career be- not only about the game – it’s also Pali High football alums Geoff (left) and Mitchell Schwartz celebrate are champs. It was a quick ride to Hard fore signing with the Chiefs in about legacy. after last year’s Super Bowl LIV in Miami Gardens, Florida. First, they will always be in- Rock Stadium. When we arrived, 2016. Mitchell’s biggest fan is his I played eight seasons in the troduced as “Super Bowl champi- we wandered over to the Chiefs’ older brother Geoff, who played NFL. I made the playoffs three Green Bay in the wild-card round. tends to mean one thing: disap- on.” team tailgate. I managed to so- nine seasons for five NFL teams, times, not winning a single play- We had just beaten them in Week pointment. That’s awesome. cialize, but my mind was on the retiring in 2017. He was an All- off game. In 2009, I was on the 17, but without our starting quar- That disappointment only Endorsement opportuni- game, and I couldn’t wait for the City lineman at Pali High, where practice squad for the Carolina terback, we lost 27-3. gets stronger after you’re finished ties and post-career job options? kickoff. After both teams had he won the Post Cup Award as Panthers when the Arizona Cardi- The following season, I start- playing. Those come more easily when been introduced by Dwayne “The the school’s outstanding senior nals came to town for a divisional ed for the Kansas City Chiefs in The reasons you play football you’re a Super Bowl champion. Rock” Johnson and the players athlete in 2004. Geoff started at matchup. We scored on the open- an AFC wild-card game against change throughout your career. Want to fast-track a sports me- were sprinting from their tunnels right tackle for the University of ing possession, then didn’t score the Indianapolis Colts. We were When you’re young, you’re play- dia career? Being a Super Bowl to the field, I was already getting Oregon for three seasons and was again until the last 50 seconds of up 38-10 in the third quarter, and ing for the love of the game. You champion helps make it happen. goosebumps. an All-Pac-10 second teamer as a the game. In between, the Cardi- y’all know the rest. We lost 45-44, play to win and to set your fam- Before long, that Super Bowl win It was awesome. senior. He is now an NFL analyst nals scored 33 unanswered points surrendering the second-biggest ily up for life. Getting that sec- becomes your legacy. I was ready to suit up and for FOX Sports and wrote the fol- while our quarterback, Jake Del- comeback in NFL playoff history. ond contract brings life-changing This is why I was most excited play, and as the game began, I lowing article last Friday. To read homme, committed six turnovers. Three trips, three brutal loss- money, and if any player tells you to watch my brother, Mitch, who couldn’t imagine the adrenaline of the online version of the story visit In 2012, I played on a Min- es. For players who never win a they aren’t playing for it, they are plays right tackle for the Chiefs, the players on the field. https://www.foxsports.com/: nesota Vikings team that visited Super Bowl, postseason football lying. compete in Super Bowl LIV last (See Brotherhood, Page 7) Palisades Sharks Dolphins Coast to Water Polo Finals Bat First at SCV It was two years ago today that the Palisades High girls water polo team routed Granada Hills 15-4 at Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center to advance to Spring Tourney the City Section finals for the sixth time in seven seasons. This was a big By STEVE GALLUZZO a 7-4 victory over Los Potrillos. rematch of the semifinals one year Sports Editor Levy pitched a complete game before when Leighanne Estabrook with three strikeouts and was also scored the tying goal with two sec- he Palisades Sharks, a local a force at the plate, belting a dou- onds left in regulation then tallied 13U baseball team, took first ble off the wall. Watson hit an RBI Tplace out of five teams during last double, Joaquin Scholer had two the winning goal in overtime as the weekend’s Santa Clarita Valley RBIs and Beau Schinto added an Dolphins prevailed, 8-7. This time it Spring Invitational, finishing 4-0 RBI single in the third inning. was all Palisades. Led by freshman at the two-day tournament. After falling behind 3-0 after Adelaide Saab, who scored the first In their opening game Satur- an inning and a half, Palisades ex- two goals of the game and finished day morning against the Palmdale ploded for six runs in the bottom of with four, the top-seeded Dolphins Potrillos, the Sharks prevailed 8-6 the second. The Sharks outhit the broke it wide open with seven un- thanks to the batting prowess of Palmdale squad 7-1. answered goals in the third quarter. Hayden Prince (two-for-two with The Sharks’ roster is made up three RBIs) and Henry Koplan of Hayden Prince (pitcher, short- Estabrook added three goals, Julia (two-for-two with two RBIs). stop, center field); Quincy Watson Sansing scored two and Maxine Es- On Saturday afternoon, Wat- (second base, shortstop, center chger, Sydney Brouwer, Samantha son had two doubles and two RBIs, field); Jimmy Levy (pitcher, first Rene, Nicole Kim and Kavita Sek- Brandon Bendel smacked a double base, third base); Jack Michael hon each added one. Goalies Chloe and Captain Wagner had a sacrifice (catcher, first base, third base); Berrisford and Jessie Taft made big squeeze in a 10-1 triumph over the Brandon Bendel (shortstop, third saves to frustrate the Highlanders, Lancaster Jethawks. base, pitcher); Joaquin Scholer who found themselves trailing 7-1 Sunday morning’s semifinal (right field, first base); Henry rematch against Lancaster proved Koplan (outfield); Beau Schinto at halftime. Three evenings later, on to be the game of the tournament. (catcher, second base, outfield); Valentine’s Day, the Dolphins beat The Sharks trailed 5-4 going into Captain Wagner (catcher, pitcher, Birmingham, 13-8, at Valley College the bottom of the sixth, but staged second base); Luke Connon (third to capture their first City champi- a rally. Bendel’s RBI single scored base, shortstop, pitcher); Sammy onship. Coach Kirk Lazaruk guided Watson to tie the game. With one Dunn (second base, shortstop, the squad to its winningest season out, Bendel advanced to third outfield); Max Meier (pitcher, first ever that started with a streak of on a passed ball and scored on a base); Davis Lee (second base, 18 victories in a row. The Dolphins walkoff single by Jimmy Levy. pitcher, outfield) and Teddy Gold- Bendel started on the mound and wyn (third base, pitcher, outfield). retained the Western League crown pitched three innings. Luke Con- The Sharks 13Us, coached by and ended the 2018-19 season with non pitched the last three innings Rick Zeitlin and Ollie Dunn, are a sparkling 25-3 record. They made in relief as the two combined to 7-3 this winter. For more infor- it back to the section finals the next allow four hits. mation about the Palisades Sharks winter but were dethroned by No. 3 In Sunday afternoon’s finale, program, email Rick Zeitlin at: la- Birmingham in a 17-16 thriller. Only Palisades clinched first place with [email protected]. nine days later they were edged by the Patriots again in the SoCal Re- gional Division III semifinals after defeating Santa Fe Christian 18-6 in Freshman Addie Saab shoots for one of her four goals in Palisades’ 11-4 City the opening round for the program’s semifinal victory over Granada Hills on February 11, 2019. Photo: Steve Galluzzo first-ever win in the state playoffs. Page 6 Palisadian-Post February 11, 2021

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Australian Adam Scott is the reigning Genesis Invitational champion. He won by two strokes last year at Riviera. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer 2021 Genesis Invitational Player Field Takes Shape s the field for the 2021 Gen- returns to Rivera as the reigning esis Invitational takes shape, PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Amany of the world’s best golfers while Zalatoris returns having once again have marked February racked up four top-10 finishes in 15-21 on their calendars. Here is his eight starts on TOUR this sea- a look at players who have ac- son. cepted invitations to the 2021 Genesis Championship Winner edition at Riviera Country Club: Can Tae Hoon Kim become Adam Scott, Brooks Koepka, J.B. a two-time Genesis champion? Holmes, Bubba Watson, Dustin Kim won The Genesis Champi- Johnson, Jim Furyk, Justin Thom- onship in Korea this past October as, Matt Kuchar, Jon Rahm, Fran- and in doing so, secured a place cesco Molinari, Stewart Cink, in the 2021 Genesis Invitation- Marc Leishman, Jordan Spieth al field. Kim’s six-under for the and Hideki Matsuyama. tournament helped him to a two- shot victory at Jack Nicklaus Golf Sifford Exemption Recipients Club Korea. Willie Mack III joins the es- teemed list of Charlie Sifford Me- U.S. Amateur Champions morial Exemption recipients to tee Each year, the defending U.S. it up at Riviera. For Mack, it will Amateur champion receives an be his second start on the PGA exemption into the Genesis Invi- TOUR. Joining Mack in the field tational. Tyler Strafaci, last year’s are past Sifford Exemption recipi- U.S. Amateur champion, will tee ents Harold Varner III (2014) and it up at Riviera in 2021 along with Cameron Champ (2018). the previous three winners—Andy Ogletree (2019), Viktor Hovland Collegiate Showcase Winners (2018) and Doc Redman (2017). Palisadian Bob Klein (right) with “Sports Stories with Denny Lennon” podcast host Denny Lennon three Every year since 2015, The Redman’s win came at Riviera. weeks ago at Casablanca Restaurant in Venice. Klein attended Corpus Christi and went on to play at USC. Genesis Invitational Collegiate Others to have won the U.S. Ama- Showcase has allowed for a colle- teur who are committed to play at Geno Andrews sends the ball rolling towards the cup on a putting-green at the front of his home on Via de las Olas. His father giate golfer to earn an exemption Riviera this year include Bryson Gene won the 1954 U.S. Amateur Public Links and is known as the “Father of Playing by Yardage.” Geno rents out his home into the tournament field. This DeChambeau (2015), Matthew to pro golfers during the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. This year’s event is Feb. 18-21. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer year is no different. This year, Fitzpatrick (2013), Danny Lee there will be three past collegiate (2008) and Matt Kuchar (1997). showcase champions in the field as the 2021 winner will be joined Players have until Friday, Feb. by Scottie Scheffler (2018) and 12, to commit. This year’s event is Will Zalatoris (2015). Scheffler closed to the public.

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Brotherhood was unforgettable. Around 1 a.m., restarted, and Pitbull hit the stage. (Continued from Page 5) maybe a tad sooner, Mitch texted He performed for almost two One thing about me: I do not me to let me know he’d arrived. hours. Nonstop. The party was, as like to watch football with any- We walked toward the giant ball- the kids say, lit. one. I like to sit on my couch, room, and I could hear Flo Rida We celebrated the Chiefs’ win with my television, my iPad and performing inside. I met Mitch until 4 a.m. and then went upstairs my Twitter account. I often turn just outside the entrance and gave to our room and collapsed into the volume way down or mute the him a big hug. My brother is typi- bed. game. I want to be alone with my cally reserved—but not that night. Thinking back on those mo- thoughts. So watching my brother ments from just over a year ago play in Super Bowl LIV from the puts a huge smile on my face. stands wasn’t the best for me, but Mitch and I never grew up dream- what I absolutely loved was the ing of winning a Super Bowl. energy of the Chiefs fans. We didn’t even grow up wanting I’m a Mitch Schwartz fan to play football. Heck, we had to first, Chiefs fan second. These trick Mitch into playing football Chiefs fans were die-hard. Most once he got to high school by tell- of them hadn’t even been alive the ing him that he could play quar- last time the Chiefs won. terback. As you know, the game was But even though neither of us up and down for the Chiefs and ever pictured ourselves winning trending down with seven minutes the big game, we grew up always left. I was resigned to the 49ers wanting the best for each other. running out the clock to win the And that night, Mitch was the game. That’s what they do best — best. but it’s not at all what happened, Mitch was—and is—a Super Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Mitchell Schwartz and proud father Lee pose for a photo with the Vince as the Chiefs outscored the Niners Bowl champion. Lombardi Trophy last February after Kansas City captured its first Super Bowl championship in 50 years. 21-0 down the stretch to run away How cool. with the win. As the game was winding down, my mind turned to my dad. He has always been the best fan Mitchell Schwartz started every to my brother and me, and we game at right tackle last season were determined to get him on for the Kansas City Chiefs. the field to celebrate with Mitch. We rushed down to the area where family would be allowed to enter I could see how proud he was. after the final whistle. But post- Mitch and I talked about the game field passes are limited, game and geeked out about offen- and my family didn’t have any. sive line stuff no one else around Luckily, my wife found a Chiefs us understood. We took some employee, and he gave my dad an photos together, and then we all extra pass. It was so generous, and ducked back into the ballroom. we are forever grateful. He stayed for a bit before heading My dad and Mitch got to share off to bed. the memory of a lifetime. It was I don’t blame Mitch for leav- fabulous, and that amazing night ing the party “early.” I’m not a was just beginning. party person, either. Not in the While Mitch and the Chiefs slightest. I don’t drink. I love to celebrated in the locker room, we sleep. You could even say I’m bussed back to the team hotel. kinda boring. But oh, my – this Man, it was wild. I’ve never seen after-party was incredible. anything quite like it. An entire After Flo Rida’s set, we hit hotel in celebration. Folks were the buffet, tasting all the fancy ca- drinking, cheering, dancing and tering and waiting for the next act living their best lives. to begin. We just didn’t want that Geoff Schwartz (left) and younger brother Mitchell after football practice at Stadium by the Sea in 2004. SupThep after-partyor att the hotely onight uto end.r At 2 a.m.,c theo musicm munityBoth… All-City linemen enjoyed successful college careers in the Pac-12 before being drafted into the NFL. …subscribe to the Palisadian-Post! ...subscribe to the NOW FOR ONLY $69 PER YEAR

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The - Special to the Palisadian-Post To get the ball out of the way candidates for SD 26’s seat in isades Spring Garden Tour, tips of the two workmen installing the the State Senate are SM-Malibu on creating a successful food gar- have a one-room cottage and new windows, I had placed the Board of Education, educator and den, a closer look at the gardens music studio on Paseo Mi- - attorney Ben Allen; former Calif. of the Getty Villa, a glimpse of the ramar on the west end of the hind the back edge of the curtain. State Assemblymember (AD 53) Marquez School garden, an intro- IPalisades that I inherited from Unbeknownst to me, in the course Besty Butler; activist and attor- duction to aeroponic gardening, my parents in 1981 (our family of the job, one of the workmen ney Sandra Fluke; and State Sur- moved to the Palisades in 1952 chose to use the electric outlet geon, CA Army National Guard much, much more. when I was 9). On Wednesday, behind the curtain for his power and educator Vito Imbasciani. tools, an outlet that just happened With Q&A. Snacks served. Ad- Here is what happened. to be blocked by the ball. mission free, donations welcome. I was having new ultra-clear To gain access to the out- For more info, palisadesdemclub. picture window glass installed to let, he moved the ball, as chance org, [email protected], replace the tinted glass picture would have it, in front of the cur- (310) 230-2084. windows that my parents had put tain where the sun’s rays could hit in when they built the cottage in it. And that was to make all the May 1: Republican 1970 that I felt diminished the difference. Palisadian-Post - At 4 o’clock the workmen oor. Alternative Vision for ones canyon to the west. left, and I spent a half hour in par- Photo: Dick Brodie Healthcare At the foot of my 9-foot adise admiring the enhanced view Bechstein concert grand piano through the new glass, then left to through a huge magnifying glass - A panel of local, prominent, near the sliding-glass door, I had walk the dogs on the beach. and torched the 11-foot by 25- partment, alerted by a neighbor, well-versed and respected physi- a book stand. One hour later I returned to the damage was not worse. cians will discuss the Republican - Ironically, one could say, in- Alternative Vision to Obamacare. with my priceless collection of way. Apparently, while I was stead of predicting fate, this par- They will offer their own opinions music books, with a huge, 8-inch gone, the afternoon sun hit just in the process charred one whole ticular crystal ball caused some- about Obamacare and what they crystal ball that I had bought at a the right angle. The rays focused side of my beloved Bechstein thing fateful – and horrible – to feel needs to change. The panel rock shop in Quarzite, Ariz., sit- through the crystal ball, as though grand piano. happen. will include Dr. Dan Lieber, Dr. Joel Strom and Dr. Bernard Wein- traub. Dr. Peter Galier will act as moderator for the event, which 881 Alma Real Dr., #213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Rabbi: Anti-Semitic Incidents Appear Isolated will take place Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Palisades Luther- By MATT THACKER ed. There have been other incidents Rabbi Amy Bernstein of Ke- on trust and openness. an Church, 15905 Sunset Blvd. A Special to the Palisadian-Post in recent years, including a swasti- hillat Israel said they have not per- “I think there are tensions Q&A will follow the panel discus- ka which was spray painted on the ceived any increase in anti-Semit- around Israel more than Judaism,” sion. For more info and to RSVP, ocal Jewish leaders have not City National Bank at Swarthmore ic incidents. The issues that have she said. email palisadesrepublicans@ noticed an increase in an- and Sunset. occurred appear isolated and may Rabbi Steven Reuben agreed gmail.com or call (310) 454-4345. - One area of growing concern not have directly targeted Jews, she he has not seen an increase in an- Lsades despite a few recent incidents is Murphy Ranch. Neighbors say said. For example, the vehicle van- ti-Semitic incidents, although he ‘Walk With Love’ which have raised alarm. the compound has become a popu- dalism included derogatory terms believes some people hide their an- Phone: 310.454.1321 • Fax: 310.454.1078 • E-mail: [email protected] An Anti-Defamation League lar attraction for neo-Nazis due to for various groups. ti-Jewish feelings behind anti-Israel Seeking Volunteers report released this month shows online articles claiming it served “The Palisades feels like an in- rhetoric. anti-Semitic incidents nationwide as a home to Nazi sympathizers in credibly respectful place. We have Outside of the community, Ber- The Dr. Susan Love Re- decreased 19 percent last year, the 1930s. Riviera resident Steve really good relationships as rabbis nstein said there is too much vitriol search Foundation’s Walk With while California saw an even great- Bardack said there had been a dra- here with other clergy in the area,” between not just religious groups Love 2014 er decrease. However, the report matic increase in “taggers, vandals she said. “I actually feel like this is but also between Republicans and innovative breast cancer research also highlighted a growing trend and neo-Nazis” during the last two one of the really amazing examples Democrats. She believes everyone programs will take place in Pa- of epithets and vandalism against years. of what it means to still live with Jews in Los Angeles and surround- The Upper Riviera Home- a sense of neighborhood and com- on issues like feeding the poor and Palisadian-Post is a presenting ing counties. owners Association has been munity.” taking care of children. sponsor of the annual 5K Walk/ November’s vehicle vandalism working with law enforcement to Bernstein said they have in- “There’s so much polarization Run, which is seeking volunteers. increase patrols near the Rustic creased their programming in that I would love to have this be incident listed in the report. A vehi- Canyon hiking destination. Resi- the last couple of years and have one model of how we can respect- out about volunteer opportuni- www.PaliPost.com cle belonging to one Jewish victim dents have reported property dam- more interfaith events than ever. fully attach ourselves to values that ties, visit: actwithlove.org/walk was spray painted with swastikas age and even assaults caused by She believes they have built rela- are bigger than our own opinions,” or contact (310) 828-0060 or and racial epithets, the report not- the groups. tionships with other faiths based she said. [email protected]. Page 8 Palisadian-Post February 11, 2021

Surfin’ Safari

LMU senior Chelsey Gipson Photo: LMU Athletics Gipson Nets Season High

19 Points in Loss to BYU Eight-year-old Shiloh Unger rides a wave all the way to shore at Will Rogers State Beach last week. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer helsey Gipson, a senior guard on the Loyola Marymount University women;s basketball team, scored a season-high 19 points in last Saturday’sC 69-50 West Coast Conference loss to BYU in Provo. She added four blocks, three rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes, going 3-of-6 from behind the three-point line. Two nights later, Gipson had 15 points, two rebounds, two assists PPBA Evaluations This Weekend at Field of Dreams and one steal in a 74-64 home loss to San Diego. In 15 games this year eather permitting the Pacific Palisades before August 31, 2014) are invited to participate by parents (no paid coaching). It is not a club. she is averaging 10.3 points and 2.3 rebounds. She started 25 games as Baseball Association will hold its player in one of four divisions: Pinto (ages 7-8), Mus- All players are required to be evaluated be- a junior, earning WCC Honorable Mention. She scored a career-high 29 Wevaluations for the upcoming 2021 spring sea- tang (9-10), Bronco (11-12) and Pony (13-14). fore the draft. Both new and returning players points against Pepperdine her sophomore year when she led the Lions son this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14 at the Due to COVID-19 restrictions, practices begin are allowed to show their skills. Board members in points and made the All-WCC first team. Palisades Recreation Center’s Field of Dreams. in March, one month later than usual. rate each player on a scale of 1-10 and players At the time she graduated from Palisades High in 2016, Gipson was Longtime PPBA Commissioner Bob Benton The PPBA has been providing baseball in- are then given a draft score. the only prep girls player in California to win three CIF Open Division is excited to announce registration is now open struction to youth of Pacific Palisades, Brent- The fee is $450 per player and the registra- championships. After transferring from Windward as a sophomore, she for boys and girls ages 7-14 as of August 31, wood and Santa Monica since 1954. The PPBA tion deadline is next Monday, Feb. 15. led the Dolphins to back-to-back City titles and was named City MVP. 2021 (born on or after May 1, 2006 and on or is a volunteer organization with teams coached Email [email protected] with questions.

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Share the Love By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief

In the February 4 edition, the Palisadian-Post offered an assortment of sweet treats to spoil a loved one with this Valentine’s Day. This week, we have compiled a list of things to do—both virtual and in-person (with precautions in place)—to celebrate with your sweetheart over the course of the weekend.

Jim Brickman Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer

Share the Love LIVE The Draycott A sampling of food by Giraud Pepperdine University’s Lisa Smith Wengler The Draycott, located in Palisades Village, is Center for the Arts presents Jim Brickman: Share the offering a special dinner menu Saturday and Sun- sine” for clients who order from his catering service. Love LIVE—a digital performance with five time day for in-person outdoor dining, as well as pickup The menu changes each week, with most ingre- slots to choose from between February 12 and 14. Cheryl Kline Photos courtesy of Cheryl Kline and delivery. dients being organic and chosen from local farmers The Grammy-nominated songwriter and pia- Menu items include a Tomahawk Steak for markets. nist will perform hit songs, such as “Love of My Kline Academy Paint Night Two (triple cooked chips, tender stem broccoli, For this weekend, the menu includes Smoked Life,” “Destiny,” “Angel Eyes” and “Valentine,” peppercorn sauce) and Whole Baked Sea Bass Salmon Terrine, Beef Tenderloin & Prawns, Petit during a family-friendly concert. For those inter- Palisadian Cheryl Kline, who started Kline (fennel, marbled potatoes, white wine). For des- Choux and Friandises. Pickup is between 3 and 6 ested, there will be a chance to meet Brickman af- Academy of Fine Art in Los Angeles, invites com- sert, The Draycott is serving Dark Chocolate p.m. in LA, with an option for delivery available for ter the show in a meet and greet via Zoom. munity members to bring a little “alizarine crim- Mousse, with candied pistachios and finger lime. $12. Orders must be placed by Thursday evening. “Brickman is one of pop-music’s most fasci- son” into their lives this Valentine’s Day weekend For in-person dining, patrons are encouraged “I’m carefully considering all the logistics and nating success stories,” according to a Pepperdine with a virtual paint night held via Zoom. to make a reservation ahead of time through Resy practices to prepare everything safely,” Giraud said press release. “He jumped from a career as a jingle “Painting is romantic,” Kline shared. “Dip into to ensure a table is available. Additional informa- about cooking during the COVID-19 pandemic. writer of famous tunes for advertising, to reviving those delicious mounds of color: alizarine crim- tion, including a link to book a reservation, can be For more information about ordering this week- the romantic standard of the popular song. His first son, hunter’s green, cobalt blue … and let us show found at thedraycott.com. end or in the future, visit chefalaingiraud.wixsite. album release was 1995’s ‘No Words,’ and he’s you step by step how to create your version of a com/catering or email [email protected]. gone on to sell eight million albums worldwide.” historical painting. Van Gogh, Monet and others Showtimes are Friday, February 12, at 6 p.m.; are explored.” Saturday, February 13, at 4 and 7 p.m.; as well as Kline, a resident of the Palisades for 40 years, Sunday, February 14, at 4 and 7 p.m. and a group of artists that run the academy pivoted For each ticket sold, a $10 donation will operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic be made to Center for the Arts when using code and now offer a series of classes online—including “lovepu” at checkout. For more information paint nights. or to purchase tickets, visit jimbrickman.com/ In her classes, which are open to adults and share-the-love-experience. teens, she “teaches even novices how to paint like a master,” according to a press release about the courses. Weekly paint nights are offered on Friday evenings at 6:15 p.m., with classes like Edouard Photo courtesy of Street Food Cinema Manet’s “Vase of Peonies” on February 12 and “Flower of Life II” by Georgia O’Keeffe on Feb- Street Food Cinema ruary 19. Kline is offering a two for one special for As movie theaters remain closed throughout $35 when code “Valentine” is used at check out. the county, those looking to see a movie this Val- For a complete list of upcoming offerings or to entine’s Day weekend can drive into one of Street sign up, visit klineacademy.com/klineacade- Food Cinema’s upcoming screenings. my-paint-night-on-friday. Screened at Santa Monica Airport, movie-go- ers have their choice of everything from fami- ly-friendly Disney flicks to rated R horror films. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Though, as the Post went to print Tuesday, the February 14 screenings of “When Harry Met Sal- CinqueTerre WEST Osteria ly” and “Lady and the Tramp” were sold out, Street Food Cinema has several selections available from CinqueTerre WEST Osteria, which recently Thursday, February 11, through Saturday, Febru- reopened its patio for in-person outdoor dining, ary 13, including “Cinderella,” “10 Things I Hate will offer a special dinner menu February 14. About You” and “Aladdin.” Sunday morning, CinqueTerre will open for Chef Alain Giraud Photos courtesy of Alain Giraud During Valentine’s Day weekend, Street Food cornetti to-go between 8:30 and 11 a.m. A special Cinema will also be hosting a Valentine’s Car Dec- dinner service will take place between 4:30 and Chef Alain Giraud orating Contest. 8 p.m.—with items including Pappardelle alla “Decorate your car Valentine’s Day themed Bolognese, Surf and Turf, and Shaved Black Truffle Those missing the tastes of Chef Alain Giraud, and the car with the most darling decor will win a pizza available for both dine-in and to-go orders. who operated beloved French bistro Maison Gi- free car entry with four individual guest tickets to The Monument Street eatery recently received raud on Swarthmore Avenue before closing in July use at any upcoming SFC drive-in event,” accord- its beer and wine license, and will now offer a 2016, are invited to order off of the chef’s special ing to information on the website. “We will choose Happiest Hour between 4 to 5:30 p.m., Monday Valentine’s Day weekend menu, available Friday one winner for each event.” through Thursday, with beer and wine 25% off. through Sunday. For more information, a list of additional Reservations are recommended for dine-in. For Pivoting from a brick-and-mortar restaurant, movies being screened or to purchase tickets, visit more information, visit cinqueterrewest.com. A demo by Kline Chef Giraud now offers what he called “private cui- streetfoodcinema.com. Page 10 Palisadian-Post February 11, 2021 REEL PALI Topanga Canyon Gallery Exhibit and Sale Showcases Santa Monica Mountains Palisades Connections to Film and TV

“At the Twilight’s Last Gleaming”

By LILY TINOCO Reporter

he Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Sea- Tshore invites community mem- bers to view a new show and sale at Topanga Canyon Gallery “On Location in the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore”—fea- turing the work of Palisadians and Photo courtesy of IMDb on display through February 28. The exhibit features water- color, pastel and oil landscape paintings by local artists Bonnie Former Palisadian Leslie Freund, Carole Garland, Russell Hunziker, Virginia Kamhi, Timo- thy Kitz and Linda Melber. The Allied Artists of the Santa Mann in ‘Blithe Spirit’ Monica Mountains and Seashore is a 20-year-old organization of “Incoming Tide, Leo Carrillo” Courtesy of Russell Hunziker By LILY TINOCO cati (Dench), a spiritualist medi- Mann, sharing there isn’t a proj- fine artists who paint art represen- Reporter um to his home for a séance and ect he wouldn’t do if Dench was tative of Santa Monica Mountains al Recreation Area includes ar- available to view online. inspiration for his new book— involved. and beaches to help “preserve the eas in the northwest Los Angeles The Allied Artists of the Santa dapted from Noël Coward’s but in turn, has his home, life and “Blithe Spirit,” which is rated Santa Monica Mountains National County and southeastern Ventura Mountains and Seashore sponsors 1941 play of the same name, new bride tormented by his late PG-13 for suggestive references Recreation Area,” according to a County and covers over 156,000 free monthly painting events on Adirector Edward Hall’s “Blithe first wife’s ghost (Mann). and drug material, has a runtime press release. acres of public parklands,” the the second Saturday of the month, Spirit” chronicles the mishaps of In an interview with HeyU- of 1 hour and 35 minutes. In line with its mission, the press release continues. “There offering “a unique opportunity a novelist as his late, ex-wife El- Guys, Mann said she was ini- The film premiered on- Oc show plans to pay it forward, with are over 500 miles of trails, 450 for any painter to enjoy a sense vira, played by former Palisadian tially drawn to the project by the tober 8, 2020, at Mill Valley a portion of the proceeds made animal species, 40 miles of coast- of camaraderie with like-mind- Leslie Mann, haunts his new life. prospects of working with Dench Film Festival and was screened from sales to be donated to con- line and contains Sandstone Peak, ed people and a great way to see News of the British comedic herself. later that same month at San servation and environmental orga- the highest location in the Santa the beauty of the natural environ- film was first released in May “She’s someone that I ad- Diego International Film Festi- nizations. The group collaborates Monica Mountains. ment.” 2019 when it was announced mire so much … and I wanted val. The film’s release has been with national and local agencies, “It is a lush oasis of moun- Community members are in- Dan Stevens, Isla Fisher and Judi to have the opportunity to work continuously delayed due to the including Will Rogers State His- tains, canyons, forests, meadows vited to attend a paint-out, which Dench were joining the cast of with her,” Mann said. “I was so COVID-19 pandemic, with an toric Park, National Wildlife Fed- and creeks, ponds and beaches, provide a painting demonstration the film. Mann joined the cast nervous to meet her and ... being original release date in the Unit- eration, Western National Parks even waterfalls, amidst the urban and friendly critique. The free in June 2019, along with Emil- around her, she just made every- ed Kingdom in May 2020. Association, Mountains Resto- sprawl of Los Angeles.” paint-outs take place from 9 a.m. ia Fox, Dave Johns and James one feel comfortable and she’s so IFC Film acquired the film’s ration Trust and more. The gallery is located at 120 to 1 p.m., open to any artist at any Fleet. funny and just easy to be with … North American rights in June “Running from Franklin and Topanga Canyon Blvd., with an skill level. The film follows the life of it was like a dream come true.” 2020, and “Blithe Spirit” is slat- Runyon Parks in the east to Point option for in-person viewing on Charles Condomine (Stevens), In a separate interview with ed for release in the United States Mugu State Park in the west, the weekends between 12 and 5 p.m. For more information, visit who invites Madame Cecily Ar- HeyUGuys, Stevens agreed with on February 19. Santa Monica Mountains Nation- and by appointment. It is also topangacanyongallery.com.

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Out of Office Features Commonly Used Vernacular from Emails and Office Settings

By BRETT ABRAMS Intern

fter months of working from home due to the COVID-19 Apandemic, Highlands resident Aysegul Conboy was inspired to create Out of Office, a clothing brand with a satirical spin on the vernacular commonly used in emails and office settings. As an interior designer, at the start of the pandemic, Conboy was pushed into a routine that consist- ed of hours behind a screen, either on a Zoom call or responding to emails. For Conboy, time seemed to be marked by “one set of yoga pants to another.” During a routine of endless Zoom calls and emails, Conboy no- ticed “all these emails that we ex- change with fake endings like ‘best such as “unsubscribed” or “friendly an interior designer, Conboy still an online shop. Aysegul Conboy regards’ or ‘friendly reminders’ that reminder” as the sole design. De- feels a strong connection between “It is a fairly new brand but the are never friendly.” Conboy har- spite the minimalist approach and the two occupations. reaction I’ve been receiving is just of opening a physical shop remains “Emotions are not always in nessed the “personal frustrations neutral aesthetic of the design, “Being in the design field, unbelievable,” Conboy said. “The desirable, as Conboy would “defi- text form,” Conboy said. “I’m and problems that we go through Conboy notices people tend to something creative is always part process showed me that I’m not nitely love to have more oppor- thinking of introducing more ab- every single day, and wanted to “giggle when they see it.” of my life,” Conboy said. Both in- alone … all of us are on our com- tunities to engage with the local stract or organic forms of art to reflect it in a more creative way.” Staying true to the minimalist terior and clothing design “carry puters now, dealing with emails and community.” describe feelings.” Thus, Out of Office Brand was ideology Conboy sought to convey, similar feelings and creativeness, endless Zoom calls, so I think peo- To Conboy, engagement with The experience of creating born. Out of Office products feature an but in different forms.” ple feel really connected to that and the local community is what pushed and operating a clothing brand Conboy’s custom-made cloth- element of versatility not common Early in the process of estab- share a similar experience as I do.” her to turn her ideas into reality. during such a turbulent time in ing brand consists of designs in- in everyday clothing. lishing her new brand, Conboy Currently, Out of Office prod- “I didn’t have big expecta- society has taught Conboy valu- spired by the common office phras- “Most of the items can be worn used social media to figure out ucts can only be purchased through tions,” she shared. “For me, it was able lessons she might not have es and email endings that she has as business casual clothing,” Con- if people relate to her product as the brand’s online shop. Once mostly a form of art that focused learned otherwise. seen most often. boy said. much as she does. COVID-19 becomes less prevalent on engaging with people—almost “It’s incredible how much “It’s not cartoony or childish Along with business casual, “I don’t have much experience in the community, Conboy shared like I was craving to engage with we actually share with people we looking, but it still has a little fun Conboy explained the clothing can with this, but I felt so attached to that she would “love to have a little people.” don’t even know,” Conboy said. aspect that people like,” Conboy be paired with formal attire, such as the idea,” Conboy said. boutique or pop-up––some type of Conboy’s newfound passion for “We are stronger with each other.” said. a blazer, while also matching nicely Despite the lack of experi- mobile store.” her clothing brand only continues Some of the more popular with casual streetwear. ence and uncertainty surrounding Even though the virtual plat- to grow with time—inspiring her For more information, visit items include sweatshirts and Although her new brand differs the product’s ability to relate to a form of the store simplifies the to create new designs and include a outofofficebrand.com or email hel- T-shirts that simply bear phrases from her professional experience as large audience, Conboy launched process of shopping, the prospect more diverse selection of products. [email protected]. Answers appear elsewhere in the paper.

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Revere Literary Anthology 2020: ‘Victory in Defeat’

The Palisadian-Post has partnered to play in our home gym. This meant, for music was blasting, sneakers squeaking, with Paul Revere Charter Middle School me, the pressure of being cheered on by the game was getting ready to begin and to highlight a series of pieces from its the entire school. My coach had informed my nerves were popping. 2020 Literary Anthology. The following me that I would have to guard Bryce The game was about to start and I piece, penned by Mark Lewis, originally James because we play the same position. was told that I would be doing the tip-off appeared in the Autobiographical Narra- This meant all of my peers would be de- against Bryce James. At that moment, I tives section of the anthology, released in pending on me to lock him up. The game shook his hand and said, “Good luck.” Out spring, and has been reprinted here with would take place directly as the final bell of nowhere, I heard the crowd screaming, permission. of the day rang. I sat anxiously awaiting and LeBron entered the side door of the in my classes as the hours slowly crept by gym. He was wearing a royal blue jacket t was a cold but sunny December day in until that starting buzzer would sound off. that said “More Than an Athlete.” He was 2018. I was a 6th grader, a mere baby, School was finally over, and I had to as big and sturdy as a house. The referee sively shut-down Bryce and offensively Ion the huge 26-acre campus known as make my way to the gym. As I was walk- tossed the ball, I won the tip, but the ball dominated the second half. I had hoped Paul Revere Middle School. My 6th grade ing, I met up with my teammates and was stolen, and Crossroads scored. After we were on our way to a comeback. basketball team was scheduled to play the felt their nervous energy. This is when that, it went downhill for my team. Cross- In the end, we lost to Crossroads. The first game of the season against Cross- we all noticed a sea of people lined up roads began to run up the score; they were crowd was still excited by the potential of roads. This game would be unlike any at the front of the gym. It looked like the a better team than we were. our comeback. The students stormed the other because my team would be playing shoppers who line up for Black Friday. I Then, we went down by 10 points. floor and congratulated my teammates and LeBron James’s son, Bryce James, who smelled popcorn that one of the students The crowd was chanting against Cross- me. While we were cleaning up the gym, played for the opposing school. Imagine had while waiting to enter the gym. This roads but they were playing through the I thought to myself that even though the that, my favorite player moved across the popcorn made me extremely hungry, and noise. However, I knew they were falli- numbers on the scoreboard showed defeat, country from Cleveland, Ohio to Los An- it was a good distraction from my nerves. ble. I saw this as my opportunity when I had a personal victory, as I overcame my geles and would soon be on my home turf. It was time for me to get ready so I pro- Bryce went gingerly to the basket. That nerves and performed excellently. LeBron James, also known as arguably ceeded to the boys’ locker room to change. is when I blocked his shot. The crowd I learned that it was okay to be ner- the greatest basketball player of all time As soon as I got into the locker room, I went wild. The students chanted “Mark! vous but if I work through it, and forget and a future Hall of Famer, would be in put on my brand new sneakers that I had Mark! Mark!” At that point, my nerves about it, I can perform at my best, espe- attendance. hoped would bring me good luck for the were flushed away like toilet water. I was cially in the face of pressure and a mam- Lucky for me, and my team, we got game. Then, I walked into the gym, the locked in, and began to take over. I defen- moth of a man, LeBron.

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@BHHSCALIFORNIA Page 14 Palisadian-Post February 11, 2021 Proposition 19: Changes to Property Palisades Monthly Update: Taxes on Primary Residences Still a Good Time for Sellers By Michael Edlen expensive home, retaining going to be used as a home or By MICHAEL EDLEN four-bath on Calle De Catalina, Calle Bellavista being offered Special to the Palisadian-Post the former property tax plus for farming will not apply. Special to the Palisadian-Post which sold for $1,985,770. The at $799,000 to $2.6 million for some increase based on the • The property tax bill will in- highest sale so far this year was a hillside lot just under 15,000 Summarized by Michael Edlen, difference between the sold crease for higher-value homes s of January 31, there were a seven-bedroom, six-bath on Ri- square feet on Revello. So far this real estate consultant, based on property and the newly pur- and farms if the property could 75 single-family Palisades vas Canyon Road, which sold for year, no lots have sold. public information about the ini- chased one, as long as the be sold for more than $1 mil- Aresidences listed in the Multi- $10,557,516. There are currently 58 avail- tiative passed by voters in Novem- subsequent sale or purchase lion dollars above its taxable ple Listing Service, which is 8% There are 19 condominiums/ able leases in the Palisades. ber 2020. take place within two years. value (adjusted for inflation lower than this time last year. So townhouses on the market now. They range from a one-bed- every two years). In this in- far this year, 17 Palisades homes They range from one-bedroom, room, one-bath unit on Sunset roposition 19 provides ex- • Increases how often a home- stance, the tax bill will be high- have sold compared with only one-bath in the Edgewater Tow- asking $3,500 per month to a pansion and qualifications owner can use the new er, although not as much as it eight homes at the end of Janu- ers on Sunset Boulevard offered five-bedroom, six-bath home on Pregarding limitations on property rules—if over 55 or se- would have been if the proper- ary 2020, and there are now 49 at $629,900 to a newly built, Corona Del Mar asking $75,000 tax increases for people over 55, verely disabled, they can ty were sold to someone else. homes in escrow in the Palisades. five-bedroom, six-bath condo on per month. severely disabled, transfers of cer- do so up to three times. The average sale price per Tramonto offered at $5.85 mil- There have been 10 leases tain inherited properties, or vic- Claims must be made with the square foot has decreased by 11% lion. so far this year (the same as at tims of wildfires or other natural • Before this proposition was local county assessor’s office to as compared with the same peri- Thirteen condos are current- the start of 2020). The high- disasters. passed, the former rules lim- transfer a property tax basis. od in 2020 and is now at $1,117 ly in escrow. There have been est lease so far this year was Expanded rules for eligible ited the exemption to only a Note: Because the legislature per square foot. Median sale pric- five condo sales so far this year, a six-bedroom, nine-bath on homeowners, starting April 1: one-time transfer, and it had will most likely need to add ad- es are currently $2.95 million. ranging from a three-bedroom, Amalfi Drive, which leased for to be either within the same ditional amendments to address The lowest-priced available three-bath on Palisades Circle, $55,000 per month. The low- • Allows for moves anywhere county or between certain some “gray areas” and issues that home is a two-bedroom, two- which sold for $977,500, to a est was $5,200 per month for in the state—if eligible, other counties, and only if have arisen in interpretation of bath on Palmera at $1,925,000. three-bedroom, four-bath unit in a two-bedroom, three-bath on homeowners may keep their the replacement property was some of the rules, anyone is high- The highest-priced property is an the new development on Tramon- Palisades Circle, and the medi- lower property taxes when of “equal or lesser value.” ly advised to seek the advice of a eight-bedroom, 14-bath on Coro- to, which sold for $5.2 million. an was $7,400 per month. moving to another home. qualified California real estate at- na Del Mar, asking $34 million. The median condo sale price is Narrows the rules for inherited torney or tax advisor before taking The median asking price for Pa- currently $1.09 million, which is Michael Edlen, an agent • If the replacement proper- properties, starting February 16: any actions that might impact their cific Palisades is now at an all- a 9% increase. with Coldwell Banker, has been ty is of equal or lesser val- own or family’s situations. time high of $5.25 million. There are currently five piec- keeping statistics on Pacific ue, the taxable value of the • The rule applies only for those The lowest sale price so far es of raw land available, rang- Palisades housing prices for the original property may be which will be used as a prima- The above was compiled this year was a four-bedroom, ing from nearly two acres on last 35 years. transferred and become the ry home by a child or a grand- by Michael Edlen from sourc- taxable value of the new one. child, but not if they are used es deemed reliable about the as rental properties or other initiative passed by voters in No- • Allows for purchasing a more uses. Properties which are not vember 2020. Pacific Palisades Home Sales 2021 vs. 2020 (January 1 – January 31) Winter-Spring Home Action Items Brought to you by THE EDLEN TEAM Number Median Price per Average # Active as Year By MICHAEL EDLEN This is a good time to inspect and weeds, trim back overgrown Sold Sales Price Square Foot D.O.M. of Jan. 31 Special to the Palisadian-Post your roof, vent caulking, exposed shrubs, inspect and clean outdoor flashings, and clean out all gutters light fixtures, and repair any ma- ith the possibility of wel- and downspouts. It’s also a good jor trip hazards in walkways. 2021 17 $2,950,000 $1,117 57 75 come rains, it is always a idea to check to be sure that the Assuming you have at least Wgood time to think about home downspouts don’t dump water at one fire extinguisher in the house, 2020 8 $4,609,500 $1,254 48 82 maintenance issues and potential the base of the foundation and that it might be a good time to have it actions that could save a lot of drainage around the home directs checked to be sure it’s fully opera- money down the road. Some are the water away from the house. tional. Consider having each fam- Statistical comparisons for 2021 vs. 2020 common sense and obvious, while Other water-related issues ily member learn how to use it in others may be completely unan- can arise from small drips un- case of emergency. Number of Sales ...... 112% higher ticipated. der sinks, loose toilets, gaps in With the family at home so Price per Square Foot ...... 11% lower Mold, for example, grows out weather-stripping, missing caulk- much now, it could also be a pe- of moisture accumulation in wall ing around faucets and where tile riod in which other outdoor main- Average Days On Market ...... 19% longer spaces and attic areas, and it can meets a tub. tenance actions are done. Outdoor Active Inventory ...... 8% lower spread widely without detection. Have you had a pest control/ furniture, umbrellas and awnings Therefore, it is advisable to check termite inspection in the last five may be cleaned. Porch ceilings Statistics based upon M.L.S. records of Palisades single family residences only (Including Sunset Mesa) for any water intrusion at least years? The cost is nominal and it and walls probably have an ac- once per year. We have had clients could save major expenses if ter- cumulation of cobwebs or dust. experience costs from $5,000 to mites are dealt with quickly. The Metal door and window hardware more than $50,000 to remediate inspectors check for termites, might need to be polished. Win- and repair mold issues. Likewise, dry-rot or other wood-destroying dows and screens could use clean- dry-rot in unsealed wood beams organisms in the attic and un- ing now. can lead to thousands of dollars in der-house areas. This could also be a good wood repairs. If you have a central heat or opportunity for the family to put If your home is pre-1970, you heat and air conditioning system, together an annual “Spring Clean- may also have leaking pipe prob- when was the last time you had it ing” checklist, and include as nnected In yoUR coMM lems that you know nothing about inspected for safety and serviced? many of the above action items as Stay co UnIty! yet. 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Having amassed 10 years of know my clients so that they can so they can prepare their home for experience in the business, Cait- have what’s important to them in sale with less hassle. lin Colvin has dedicated her time a home. And when I help a client Now more than ever your to helping clients with both com- sell, I imagine how to maximize home is your sanctuary. We see mercial real estate endeavors and their space so that they can pre- clients buying more space at home residential purchases. Here she pare the house for sale and get the to curate office spaces instead of shared her history in the Pali- price they’re looking for. leasing commercial space. Inven- sades, as well as Connecticut. tory is incredibly low and home Post: Do you represent homes prices are still rising. Buyers are Post: Tell me about your in all neighborhoods of the Pali- looking for homes with outdoor Caitlin, Greyson and Austin Photos courtesy of Caitlin Colvin childhood. Where were you born sades? space and privacy. and where did you grow up? What Colvin: Yes, I sell mostly in My office is across the street from and he’s taken up surfing so we were some of your hobbies and Palisades and Brentwood. I do Post: Have you lived in Pacif- the Village, so it’s a great place for go to the beach a lot. Everyone in interests as a child and teenager? sell homes outside these neigh- ic Palisades, and if so, what neigh- my children to grab an ice cream my family loves to ski so we make Colvin: I grew up in Con- borhoods, but I live in Mandeville borhood? and say hi. use of our Ikon passes whenever necticut and played ice hockey Canyon and feel most connected Colvin: Yes, living and work- we can. at boarding school. Some of my to the people and places here. ing in the Palisades is a dream Post: What do you and your My son Greyson is 7, and he’s favorite memories were sailing come true. I’ve lived in Marquez family like to do for fun? very loving and social, so we also with my grandfather, Gene. I went Post: Tell me about how you Knolls. I love the community, it Colvin: We all enjoy the out- spend time at Palisades Village to college out here and knew I’d approach new clients who are Caitlin Colvin was so nice to be able to walk the doors, so we try every amazing hike meeting up with friends. We love to eventually move to LA perma- aiming to buy or sell a home. children to Marquez Elementary that the Santa Monica Mountains eat at The Draycott and Blue Ribbon nently. Colvin: Working with new sicians had been making music. and stop at Ronny’s after school. has to offer. My son, Austin, is 13 while the kids play on the green. clients is one of my favorite as- They’re young but they love the Post: What was your first job pects of real estate. I take a highly sense of history and the updated out of college? What led you to personalized approach by asking music studio. choose a career in real estate? questions and understanding my I have to say that selling hous- Matt Damon Seeks $21 Million Colvin: My first real job was clients’ needs. I want to know ev- es during the pandemic has been as a realtor in Connecticut. I have erything: how big their family is, much more intense. I honestly always been attracted to real es- what their lifestyle is and what is can’t believe a recent sale of mine tate. As an entrepreneur in the important in their daily routine. Is even closed. There was so much for Upper Riviera House yacht industry, my grandfather it an infinity pool, custom kitch- back and forth between the agents inspired me to pursue my dreams en, walking to town or an ocean and the clients were so patient By SARAH SHMERLING and always incorporate our family view? The details are key. After with us, but the pandemic has Editor-in-Chief values of honesty, hard work and an in-depth initial assessment, we been such a shift in the market. premier service. strategize. Many things feel new and unex- att Damon has listed his sev- pected, so you need to be prepared en-bedroom, 10-bathroom Post: How does your back- Post: What are some of the for anything. Mhome in Pacific Palisades for $21 ground help you when working most memorable homes you have million, according to a report from with clients to buy or sell a home? sold or helped a client purchase? Post: What are some current Dirt. Colvin: As a child my family Colvin: I recently sold the trends in real estate? The 13,508-square-foot Upper always reinforced strong values Partridge family house. The best Colvin: I partner with a Riviera home where Damon resides Photo courtesy of The Agency and emphasized a strong work thing about it was that my clients’ full-service concierge company with his wife, Luciana Barroso, fea- ethic. I have a strong background kids are musicians and they’re who provides no cash out of pock- tures a gym, home theater, poolside The interior features open-plan Riviera Country Club.” in sales and cultivating success- really excited to make music in et home renovations and staging. dining area and private massage living spaces, as well as “artful The home is listed with Eric ful relationships. I like to get to the same space where iconic mu- This is a huge benefit to my clients room. details” and a central, light-filled Haskell with The Agency. “Situated on an ultra-private atrium, complete with 35-foot ma- Damon and Barroso, who have homesite on one of Pacific Pal- hogany vaulted ceilings. been married since 2005, remain isades’ premier streets, this ex- Additional indoor amenities owners of a duplex condo in New traordinary contemporary retreat include a game room, bar, office, York, acquired in 2018. The cou- FICTITIOUS This statement was filed with the NOTICE OF PETITION TO No. 2021001229 County Clerk of Los Angeles County ADMINISTER ESTATE OF showcases masterful craftmanship staff quarters, and wine storage and ple has been reported to be look- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME on January 12, 2021. Terry Eldon Clark and exceptional amenities for en- tasting room. Outdoors includes ing to relocate or share their time STATEMENT NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME CASE NO. 19STPB05687 The following persons are doing STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, tertaining and relaxation,” the list- a children’s play area, pool, spa, in Australia—most recently with business as: FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE contingent creditors, and persons who ing boasts. “Surrounded by lush cascading waterfall, koi pond and a two-week quarantine ahead of plants based OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A may otherwise be interested in the will foods consulting NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME or estate, or both, of: Terry Eldon Clark landscaping, mature trees and flat, Hawaiian-inspired lanai, designed when Damon begins to film the 16488 EL HITO CT STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR A Petition for Probate has been grassy yards, the .68-acre estate is with a covered lounge and al fresco next “Thor” movie. pacific palisades, ca 90272 TO THAT DATE. The filing of this state- filed by BLAINE VAN PATTEN, la county ment does not of itself authorize the use INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SOLE among the most spacious home- dining terrace. The actor became a household webb & baker llc in this state of a fictitious business name SURVIVING GENERAL PARTNER sites in the Upper Riviera neigh- “Capturing leafy property and name in 1997 when he and fellow 16488 EL HITO CT in violation of the rights of another under OF A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP pacific palisades, ca 90272 federal, state or common law (see Sec- RELATING TO 2919 S. HOOVER borhood.” treetop views from near every Palisadian Ben Affleck wrote and This business is conducted by tion 14400 et seq, Business and STREET, LOS ANGELES AKA C.V.D. The “Zen-inspired, architectur- room,” the listing concludes, “this co-starred in “Good Will Hunt- a Limited Liability Company Professions Code). INV.; ALAN SHAUN ROSSBERG AS The date registrant commenced to January 28, February 4, February 11 ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR BLAINE al masterpiece” is the work of Grant masterfully designed estate offers ing,” taking home Academy and transact business under the ficticious and February 18, 2021 VAN PATTEN in the Superior Court of Kirkpatrick with KAA Designs, us- absolute privacy, serenity and re- Golden Globe awards for Best name or names listed above: N/A California, County of LOS ANGELES. (Signed) emily doskow FICTITIOUS The Petition for Probate requests that ing a mix of materials, including sort-style living, moments from Screenplay. He is also known for emily doskow No. 2020212758 Angelique Friend be appointed as warm words and natural stone—on world-class shopping, dining and his starring roles as Jason Bourne Owner FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME personal representative to administer This statement was filed with the STATEMENT the estate of the decedent. display immediately and also within entertainment at Palisades Village, in the “Bourne” franchise and in County Clerk of Los Angeles County The following persons are doing The Petition requests the decedent’s the house. Brentwood, Santa Monica and The the “Ocean’s” trilogy. on January 5, 2021. business as: will and codicils, if any, be admitted to NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME nm nursing services probate. The will and any codicils are STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS 7301 lennox ave a 13 available for examination in the file kept FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE Van nuys, ca 91405 by the court. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A la county The Petition requests authority to NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME narine martirosova administer the estate under the STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR 7301 lennox ave a 13 Independent Administration of Estates TO THAT DATE. The filing of this state- Van nuys, ca 91405 Act. (This authority will allow the personal ment does not of itself authorize the use This business is conducted by representative to take many actions Palisades Lutheran Church in this state of a fictitious business name an Individual without obtaining court approval. Before Pastor Martin Lee in violation of the rights of another under The date registrant commenced to taking certain very important actions, CHURCHES federal, state or common law (see Sec- transact business under the ficticious however, the personal representative will Revive LA Outdoor Praise Service - 11 AM Sundays tion 14400 et seq, Business and name or names listed above: 08/2020 be required to give notice to interested Calvary Church of Pacific Palisades Church Court Yard Patio Professions Code). (Signed) narine martirosova persons unless they have waived notice Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00am Online Virtual Service Schedule January 21, January 28, February 4, narine martirosova or consented to the proposed action.) The Confirmation Class- Tuesdays @ 11AM* and February 11, 2021 President independent administration authority will 701 Palisades Drive • Pacific Palisades This statement was filed with the be granted unless an interested person Connect with us online and on our app: Sunday Service at 10:30* FICTITIOUS County Clerk of Los Angeles County files an objection to the petition and shows www.calvarypalisades.org Communion - 1st & 3rd Sundays* No. 2021011991 on December 10, 2020. good cause why the court should not Calvary Palisades App Faith & Fellowship - Zoom Saturdays* FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME grant the authority. All are welcome to “Come and See” STATEMENT STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS A hearing on the petition will be held in The following persons are doing FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE this court on March 4, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Community United Methodist Church 15905 Sunset Blvd. • 310-459-2358 • www.plc.cc Please check our website or call for additional information business as: OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A in Dept. 67. Pastor Wayne B. Walters blueview atelier NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, 90012 Email prayer requests to: [email protected] 145 west channel road STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR Notice of Telephonic Hearing Due to Worship: Sundays, 10 a.m., Sunday School, Childcare Santa Monica, ca 90402 TO THAT DATE. The filing of this state- court closures, you may participate Weekly Children and Youth Programs for all ages la county ment does not of itself authorize the use telephonically by scheduling with St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church blueview haus in this state of a fictitious business name CourtCall at 1-888-882-6878. Please www.palisadesmethodist.org The Reverend Bruce A. Freeman, Rector 1112 montana ave 714 in violation of the rights of another under check the court’s website at www.lacourt. Preschool — Enroll now: 310-454-4600 The Reverend Christine Purcell, Associate Rector Santa Monica, ca 90403 federal, state or common law (see Sec- com for information regarding closure to 801 Via de la Paz • Pacific Palisades • 310-454-5529 Sunday Services: 9am Livestream ateshi tion 14400 et seq, Business and the public. via Facebook and YouTube 145 west channel road Professions Code). If you object to the granting of the petition, Santa Monica, ca 90402 February 4, February 11, February 18 you should appear at the hearing and state Corpus Christi Catholic Church 10:30am Patio Service with advance reservation This business is conducted by and February 25, 2021 your objections or file written objections Rev. Msgr. Liam Kidney, Pastor Weekday services: 10am Wednesday a Corporation with the court before the hearing. Your Reverend Larry Neumeier, Associate Pastor livestream morning prayer The date registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS appearance may be in person or by your Online services are accessible via www.stmatthews.com transact business under the ficticious No. 2020177415 attorney. MASSES For more info: [email protected] name or names listed above: 12/2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME If you are a creditor or a contingent Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Signed) tawnya warren STATEMENT creditor of the decedent, you must file 1031 Bienveneda * Pacific Palisades * 310-454-1358 tawnya warren The following persons are doing your claim with the court and mail a copy Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (Vigil Mass) Owner business as: to the personal representative appointed Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. This statement was filed with the friends of the by the court within the later of either Holy Days, 8:00 a.m., 12 noon and 6:00 p.m. County Clerk of Los Angeles County palisades library (1) four months from the date of first SYNAGOGUES on January 14, 2021. 861 alma real drive issuance of letters to a general personal Confessions every day at 5:00 pm. NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME pacific palisades, ca 90272 representative, as defined in section 58(b) Sunday School, 9:30-10:30, ages 3-K Chabad Jewish Community Campus STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS la county of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 Elementary Religious Education, Mon. 3:30-5:00 p.m. A Warm & Welcoming Community For All! FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE ppla days from the date of mailing or personal OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A P.O. BOX 2 delivery to you of a notice under section Adult Religious Education, RCIA, Tues. 7:15-9:00 p.m. “Judaism Done Joyfully” NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME pacific palisades, ca 90272 9052 of the California Probate Code. 15100 Sunset Blvd. • Pacific Palisades • 310-454-1328 STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR AI#ON: 0410479 Other California statutes and legal Shabbat Shalom! Visit us at: corpuschristichurch.com TO THAT DATE. The filing of this state- pacific palisades library authority may affect your rights as a Candle lighting Friday 2/12/21 5:18pm ment does not of itself authorize the use Association, inc. creditor. You may want to consult with an in this state of a fictitious business name 861 alma real drive attorney knowledgeable in California law. Rabbi/Rebbitzen Zushe/Zisi Cunin - Co Directors in violation of the rights of another under pacific palisades, ca 90272 You may examine the file kept by the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church Rabbi Sholom & Nechama Diskin - Youth federal, state or common law (see Sec- This business is conducted by court. If you are a person interested in Fr. John Tomasi, Rector Rabbi Yossi & Dassy Eilfort - Teens tion 14400 et seq, Business and a Corporation the estate, you may file with the court a 4145 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 Chana Hertzberg- Early Childhood Center/www.PJECC.org Professions Code). The date registrant commenced to Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) January 28, February 4, February 11 transact business under the ficticious of the filing of an inventory and appraisal Friday: Vespers 6 p.m. Engaging programming for community members of all ages. and February 18, 2021 name or names listed above: N/A of estate assets or of any petition or Saturday: Matins 7:00 a.m., Divine Liturgy 8:30 a.m., Please visit www.chabadpalisades.com for (Signed) laura isabelle account as provided in Probate Code Vigil 5 p.m. our upcoming services and events. FICTITIOUS smissaert section 1250. A Request for Special No. 2021008979 laura isabelle smissaert Notice form is available from the court Sunday: Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. 17315 Sunset Blvd | 310-454-7783 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME President clerk. For a complete listing of services see: STATEMENT This statement was filed with the Petitioner/Attorney for Petitioner: www.joyofallwhosorrow.org Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist The following persons are doing County Clerk of Los Angeles County Telephone: 310-783-0035 business as: on November 2, 2020. Elnar Wm. Johnson 310-391-9911 Congregation of Pacific Palisades pacific legacy law NOTICE—THIS FICTITIOUS NAME 22750 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 222 A Welcoming Jewish Community for the Westside 100 wilshire blvd. suite 700 STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS Torrance, CA 90505 Rabbi Amy Bernstein • Rabbi Micah Hyman santa monica, ca 90401 FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE Palisades Presbyterian Church la county OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A February 11, February 18, February 25 The Rev. Dr. Grace Park • Cantor Chayim Frenkel Friday Night Shabbat Services: 7:00 PM daniel d. rodarte NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME and March 4, 2021 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Service 1036 el medio ave. STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR Saturday Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat Services: pacific palisades, ca 90272 TO THAT DATE. The filing of this state- (Sunday School and Child Care at Worship Service) 10:00 AM/4:30 PM This business is conducted by ment does not of itself authorize the use Preschool - Enroll now at 310-454-0737 Early Childhood and an Individual in this state of a fictitious business name SUBSCRIBE For complete information The date registrant commenced to in violation of the rights of another under Parenting Center: 424-214-7482 transact business under the ficticious federal, state or common law (see Sec- TODAY! and upcoming events see: Jewish Experience Center: 310-459-1569 name or names listed above: N/A tion 14400 et seq, Business and www.palipres.org For a complete calendar please visit: www.ourKI.org (Signed) daniel d. rodarte Professions Code). 310.454.1321 daniel d. rodarte February 11, February 18, February 25 15821 Sunset Blvd. • 310-454-0366 16019 W. Sunset Blvd • 310-459-2328 Owner and March 4, 2021 Page 16 Palisadian-Post February 11, 2021 The Stock Market’s Effect on Home Purchases By BRIAN BOGULSKI Special to the Palisadian-Post

he stock market has seen in- credible highs over many sec- Ttors during the pandemic. While it still has a volatile reputation, 2020 Scrub jay Photo courtesy of Larry Naylor saw it continually making and breaking records. With both mar- kets showing tremendous growth independently, the economic rela- For the Love of Birds tionship between the two can’t be overlooked. Courtesy of Amalfi Estates By CHARLOTTE WOLTER pair will stay together for the entire pair are master weavers and will Many of us can feel our mon- Special to the Palisadian-Post breeding season. sew their nests on the underside of ey growing as the stock market late aughts. Many sellers need to under- Yellow goldfinches surpris- palm and yucca leaves. A true de- trends upward, which can lead to While the stock market does stand that other than during the s we get close to Valentine’s ingly add an element of combat to light to watch this pair ready their spending more money on housing. have some influence on the housing Great Recession, housing values Day in a year when hugs and courting. A male becomes aggres- nest and raise their young. Buyers with robust portfolios will market, some other variables play do not drop during recessionary Akisses may be out of the question, sive, challenging any other males Taking the prize for showing put some of that money into pur- a more prominent part. Job growth, periods; they merely plateau be- we long for some unrestrained ex- in his territory. But, with potential off may be tiny hummingbirds. A chasing a home. That, mixed with along with income growth, tend to fore steadily rising again. pressions of love. As they have mates he is all charm, performing courting male swoops more than all-time lows in interest rates, will have a larger effect than stocks. Always remember in the end done all this long year, wild birds showy flight maneuvers, spreading 100 feet in the air, dives back down tend to drive up home prices. Demand for homeownership will that your home is an appreciating show us that life and love can go on his tail and wing feathers, and call- at top speed, then curves back up When there is a short-term ad- always be strong with jobs being asset. If the stock market does have as before. ing out. After mating, the male con- at just the last minute. Likewise, if justment in the stock market, there available with rising wages. a negative effect on real estate, the Even better, they unreservedly tinues to defend its territory just as the scrub jay’s song has not won his tends to be minimal effect on the Basically, if companies are of- decline is typically short lived. show their intentions in many of the aggressively. intended’s heart, he will preen and housing markets. But any large- fering competitive wages, buyers The value of your home should same ways that humans do: music, For sheer elegance and majes- strut, acting the dandy, to persuade scale decrease in equities can have have the confidence to take on a always recover. So, when it comes dinner, dancing, showing off and, ty, the courtship dance of Cooper’s her. a noticeable impact. 30-year mortgage. to your home as an investment, al- yes, kissing. If you watch carefully, hawk pairs is hard to beat. The lov- Perhaps the most touching cer- When stocks are in a solid This effect is also compounded ways go long. you may see some romance right in ers take a synchronized flight over emony of all is the crow. Crows market for a long period of time, further by low employment rates— your own backyard. their territory with slow exaggerat- mate for life, so this is rare, unless there tends to be a positive influ- as people are confident that even Brian Bogulski is a sales part- Of course, birds sing, but that’s ed wing beats, a sort of raptor’s tan- the pair is young or a partner has ence on the housing market. When if they lose their current job, the ner with Amalfi Estates, which has usually to establish territory. Woo- go in slow motion. died. A male looks fixedly at a fe- the stock market takes a turn and chances are high that they’ll find sold $1.5 billion in properties and ing is different. To court, California The colorful little yel- male, calling to her and bowing. He falls into a bear market for a sub- another one quickly. was selected by the WSJ as one of scrub jay males sing a soft melody low-rumped warblers—a favor- ruffles his wings and puts his body stantial period of time, this may Many homeowners ask them- the top 25 agents in the country out to their intendeds that is quite dif- ite visitor to feeders—dance with on the ground, showing his beauti- also cause the housing market to selves how they should prepare for of more than one million agents. If ferent from the harsh screech that enthusiasm, flying back and forth ful shiny feathers. The female danc- slide. a sustained drop in the stock mar- you are thinking of buying a home is their usual calling card. Beyond beating their wings first slowly, es closer to him, calling and spread- This is where the relationship ket. With today’s market being so or selling your own, contact Brian singing, the scrub jay tries to ensure then breaking into dance, rousing ing her wings, as they exchange between the two stops. high, most feel it has to contract Bogulski at 323-983-1177 or bri- success by having a house ready their feathers, flapping wings and little beak kisses. Then, they fly off After the great recession in at some point considering all the [email protected]. before courting. In spring, he will chirping while hopping from perch together. 2008, there have been many regu- records it has been setting. set up a territory and build a bas- to perch. To make sure the female If that isn’t romantic, what is? lations put into place. This, along A strong bull market that starts ket-shaped nest to attract a mate. notices, the male is a devoted suit- with the stock market not being to slide into a bear market may sig- The red-headed house finches or, accompanying her everywhere, Wild Birds Unlimited Santa heavily invested in sub-prime nal to some buyers that they should SUBSCRIBE TODAY! combine music, dance, kissing and fluffing his feathers and wings, and Monica, located at 12433 Wilshire mortgage debt and the fact that hold off on making the largest in- dinner. The female pecks at his bill calling. Blvd., specializes in bringing peo- many more people today have vestment of their lives. and flutters her wings. Then he sings The beautiful hooded oriole ple and nature together with bird much more equity in their homes, With that in mind, a drop in de- while fluttering upward slowly then male’s courting ritual includes bow- feeding and nature products, expert is the reason why we will not see mand will almost always lead to a gliding back down. The male will ing enthusiastically to the female advice, and educational events. Vis- 310.454.1321 another black swan event in the drop in prices, creating a buyer’s www.PaliPost.com feed her and keep feeding her even then pointing his bill straight up it our website and shop online at housing market as we did in the market. when she’s incubating eggs. The while singing softly. The bonded wbu.com/santamonica.

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