Protesters March Through Pacific Palisades by SARAH SHMERLING Editor-In-Chief

20 Pages Thursday, June 11, 2020 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Protesters March Through Pacific Palisades By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief

n the wake of George Floyd’s death on May 25, protests Iagainst police brutality across the globe continued, with demonstra- tions of various sizes taking place in Pacific Palisades. Over the weekend of June 6 and 7, marches were well attended across Los Angeles, including Principal Pam Magee Photos courtesy of Pali High two peaceful Palisades protests planned by local organizers. On Saturday, approximate- Pali High Celebrates Class of 2020 ly 100 people of all ages—from toddlers in strollers to adults— marched with Tina Bahador, a Sunday’s demonstration Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer With First-Ever Virtual Graduation Palisades resident since 2004, who organized the event with her his knee on Floyd’s neck. business district, to help manage By JENNIKA INGRAM two daughters, Jasmine and Leela. On Sunday morning, a sec- protests and prevent looting were Reporter “I think a lot of Palisades res- ond peaceful protest took place in pulled from the city on Sunday. idents were hungry for action and the Palisades, this time organized “I’m proud LA residents are he Palisades Charter High change,” Bahador shared of the by 20-year-old Indiana Universi- leading a peaceful and powerful School Class of 2020 made turnout. ty student Lily Kaplan who is at movement to build a fair, just Thistory June 4 with the first-ever Bahador said that the inspi- home in Brentwood for the sum- and equitable city,” Mayor Eric virtual commencement ceremo- ration to organize a march struck mer. Garcetti wrote on Twitter. ny—complete with a bevy of guest her while she was spending time Kaplan, who attended Paul Los Angeles County health appearances by local celebrities at home, watching the video of Revere Charter Middle and Pali- officials are urging those who tied to the school and community. Floyd’s death and protest march- sades Charter High schools, said attended protests or any large The two-hour graduation, es around the world in the days she wanted to bring attention to gatherings where people have not which went online due to cam- following. She shared that con- human rights in the Palisades. worn masks to get tested for the pus closures and COVID-19, has suming the information from her She shared that word of the coronavirus and to remain away amassed more than 10,000 views Musical performance home in the Palisades was “not a march quickly spread across so- from others for 14 days after po- for the roughly 700 graduating Pali good feeling.” cial media after Kaplan posted on tential exposure. High students. national anthem, directed by Jaco Sam Lagana, Sugar Ray Leonard During a trip into the Village Friday morning. “They will be the only senior Wong. Laney Chao, associate stu- and Honorary Mayor of the Pali- area from her Marquez Knolls People from all over the class in history to party and dine dent body president, directed the sades Billy Crystal. home, Bahador noted that the greater Los Angeles area showed while at graduation,” John Raus- Pledge of Allegiance and a multi- “I’m sorry for all of these virtu- town, with the majority of stores up for the march, including stu- chuber, government teacher, senior lingual welcome by students in 16 al graduations but you know what, boarded up to prevent potential dents who attend or have graduat- class advisor and parent of a senior different languages. you’re not virtual people, you’re looting, appeared relatively quiet. ed from Pali High. wrote on the school’s website in ad- Pali High graduate J.J. Abrams very real and you’re very import- “That phrase came to my Kaplan led hundreds of vance of the evening. joined the ceremony as a guest ant,” Crystal said during the cere- mind: ‘silence is violence,’” Ba- marchers from El Medio Bluffs Before the ceremony began, speaker. Senior Class President mony, “and I look forward to seeing hador said, “and I really felt that.” into the Village area, pausing Pali High Principal and Executive Elisa Kim gave the welcoming ad- what you’re going to accomplish.” When Bahador returned along Sunset in the heart of the Director Dr. Pamela Magee gave dress, and later, valedictorian Miles Other appearances included home, she began to spread the business district to kneel. The an address to give context to this Partain presented. Abel Pacheko, Jay Schroeder, Ran- word of the march that she was group then headed up Swarthmore graduation in light of recent events, Magee spoke on behalf of the dy Stoklos, Evan Spiegel, Augie planning to her friends and col- through Palisades Village, turning including the pandemic and the school, telling the Class of 2020 Sylk, will.i.am, Rich Wilken and leagues via email. She went to right on Monument to head back death of George Floyd. what a privilege it is to share vir- Gary Wilson. work with her daughters to craft to Sunset and back toward where “Just as we are struggling to tually in their graduation and how Since all of the final marks signs. they started. deal with the impact of a global she looks forward to celebrating were not in, Dr. Chris Lee, assistant “I feel horrified by the ra- Kaplan added that another po- pandemic that is disproportion- in-person when they are safely able principal, shared the candidates for cial injustices taking place in tential march is in the works after The march on Sunday ately impacting communities of to do so. graduation and a roll call of imag- our country every day,” Bahador receiving a lot of positive feed- color, we now mourn the killing Many successful Pali High es of the Class of 2020 before the wrote in the call-to-action email. back. of George Floyd and far too many graduates and former community video concluded. “I know I am not alone. I’m tired “What I want to do now is black Americans who have lost members from a variety of pro- Pali High graduates told the of sitting at home passively read- have a forum in the Palisades,” their lives to police violence and fessional fields chimed in with Palisadian-Post the virtual grad- ing and watching the news while Kaplan shared. The idea would be racism,” Magee shared. “There are words of encouragement, advice uation turned out to be more fun hundreds and thousands of people to educate and update communi- no words to express the pain, the and congratulations to the unique than expected and said they enjoyed in our country are making sacri- ty members through hearing from heartbreak, the disappointment, 2020 graduating class. seeing themselves in the videos. fices to fight for justice and equal- their neighbors and peers. the anger that we all feel in this “Trust yourself, trust those One student shared they did the ity.” “It’s not just about a march,” moment.” that believe in you and make good best job they could do under the With signs in hand and masks Kaplan concluded. “You can The ceremony then kicked choices,” guest speaker Greg Bon- circumstances. covering their faces, Bahador led march all day and nothing will off with Nick Melvoin, LAUSD nan, creator of “Baywatch,” shared Teachers Nancy Fracchiolla the group on Saturday morning happen—let’s start bringing it board member, sharing a message, with the class. “Those three things and Malia Jakus were credited with from the Village Green area to- home and bringing it to school, followed by an extensive montage will never fail you.” tremendous efforts and collabora- ward Temescal along Sunset and that’s what reform means and how of the students and high school More guest speakers includ- tion to bring the virtual graduation back, ending with kneeling for it begins.” memories. ed Jeff Bridges, Jeanie Buss, Will to fruition, according to Raus- eight minutes and 46 seconds— National Guard troops who Next, Hunter Barnett, Zachary Ferrell, Amy Gumenick, Nina Ja- chuber, giving students access to signifying the length of time po- were stationed across Los An- Protesters gather on June 6. Lin and Fiona Aular Oloe sang the cobson, Steve Kerr, James Kwon, the entire graduation for eternity. lice officer Derek Chauvin kept geles, including in the Palisades Photo courtesy of Tina Bahador Board of Trustees Votes to Layoff, Scale Down Classified Positions By JENNIKA INGRAM answers yet is they have a 60-day ployee notified will get their own Reporter notice in their contract,” Nguyen meeting and walk-through at a lat- explained. er date. The Board shared that the he Palisades Charter High The concern is if the school school would look into working School Board of Trustees vot- waits until August or later to give with the affected employees to try Ted at a special meeting on June 3 out notices, there’s the potential to find them other positions within to reduce hours and layoff certain for these classified positions to be the school when possible. classified positions due to the im- on the payroll in October and No- Classified positions being elim- pacts of remote learning and the vember—even if students are not on inated listed in the resolution are IT potential for it to continue into the campus or using a non-traditional Tech III, Library Media Technician, fall 2020-21 semester. schedule. Copy Clerk, Office Assistant and “The board has determined in Ideally the layoffs will be re- Tutoring Center Coordinator. evaluating anticipated income and scinded if Pali students are back on Positions that will face a reduc- expenditures and budget priorities campus in the upcoming semester tion of hours are ASB Accounting for the 2020-2021 school year that Members of the board Photo courtesy of Pali High and the positions can be fully uti- Clerk, Campus Safety Assistant, there is a need to eliminate, and/ lized. Senior Office Assistant and Office or reduce certain classified posi- will be impacted by the possibility ment Monica Iannessa pointed out “At any time during that 60 Assistant. tions,” according to a statement, of remote learning for the fall se- that the board is trying to prepare days we can rescind it, and we can The motion passed with sev- “and based on such an elimination mester and uncertainty related to for something they don’t know is offer them their jobs back and they eral board members abstaining or or reduction of services, classified “significant budget reduction” by going to happen, adding complexity would be first in line to get their job against. employees will be subject to layoffs state and federal funding sources. to the decision. back,” Nguyen added. With new regulations in the for lack of work or lack of funds “Unfortunately, at this time, we Based on the PESPU union Nguyen explained the resolu- works for Payroll Protection Pro- within the meaning of the Educa- do not know the status of the fall requiring a 60-day notice for em- tion focuses specifically on each gram loans, it is yet to be deter- tion code section 45308.” semester or whether PCHS will be ployees, the layoffs and reduction position itself, regardless of who mined if this decision will affect Classified positions are those in an e-Learning remote mode or if of hours would go into effect the is working in that position at the the forgivability of Pali High’s $4.6 at the school that do not require all of our students will be on cam- first week of August. Those affected moment, so specific employees million loan. teaching certificates. pus for the fall,” Nguyen continued. were slated to be notified the day were not named or discussed at “Pali High is waiting for the fi- Pali High Human Resources “The school must prepare for either after the meeting. the board meeting, nor was their nal regulations and will see how they Director Amy Nguyen explained scenario.” “The reason we have to do this history at Pali. apply to our organization,” Greg that at some point, all employees Director of Academic Achieve- so early when we don’t have the Nguyen explained each em- Wood told the Palisadian-Post. Page 2 Palisadian-Post June 11, 2020 WEB TALK This week’s hottest topics on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Palisadian-Post

After nearly two years, Pacific Palisades once again has its own hardware store: Anawalt’s Palisades Hardware Out of the Past welcomed customers starting Friday, May 29. 2¢ August 16, 1973 2¢ Your Two An Arts and Crafts Faire on August 25 in the bandshell at West Los Angeles Civic Center featured staff instructors of Rustic Canyon Arts and Crafts Center: Atzie Schiff, enamellist, and Betty Nirella, painter. Cents’ Worth Got something to say? Call (310) 454-1321 or email [email protected] and get those kudos or concerns off your chest. Names will not be used.

Masks Julie Pryor To criticize others as lemmings, Love Anawalt. YAY! who carry or wear masks, following the recommendations of doc- Kaden Foster tors and scientists, is at best hyp- Love Anawalt! The staff is so friendly and helpful. ocritical, when some apparently follow the head lemming, who Pat Stanton says it is ok not to wear a mask. Let’s all support our local hardware store!!! In the face of 104,000 Americans Lindy Bazan who have already died, the letter I’ve missed Norris! I hope Anawalt is everything that we need. writers sarcasm about not hugging or kissing neighbors is not clever Deedles Wright or funny. Most of us take this seri- Will always love and miss the staff at Norris ously. We are all asked one simple thing. When outside carry or wear Meryl Jacobs a mask. If you pass someone and Great! Interfaith Statement can’t distance, pull it up, so fellow Palisadians, many over 65 with Karen Wells Leitner We, the Interfaith Clergy our own value system and consid- community and ensure the equal preexisting condition, do not have I remember Norris Hardware. Council of the Pacific Palisades, er what our conscience calls us in- treatment of all people. The path unitedly oppose racism in all its dividually to do in order to elim- to healing begins with open and to walk in the street. No one wants Nancy Thurston forms—whether they be individ- inate any aspect of racism within honest dialogue within the context to wear a mask, but during these yay ual or institutional. The very idea our own heart, family or sphere of of mutual respect, love and caring. stressful times we only ask everyone to be civil, decent, kind and Sally Hightower that any person would be subject- influence. ed to such disgraceful attitudes or As individuals, we have The Church of Jesus Christ of respectful of others and realize we Yahoooooo! actions is contradictory to every- re-committed to recognizing our Latter-day Saints, are in this together. thing we stand for and everything own shortcomings; and as leaders Pacific Palisades Ward we preach. within our religious institutions, Bishop Chris Eastland; Palisades Drive LETTERS TO In this critical time of anger we are obligated to love equally Corpus Christi Church, Palisades, Thank you to the wonderful guy and unrest, we raise our collective and unconditionally all people re- Monsignor Liam Kidney; who cleared all the weeds, rocks, voices in condemnation of racism, gardless of race, ethnicity or any Kehillat Israel Synagogue, dirt and debris from the Palisades THE EDITOR prejudice, discrimination, vio- other worldly classification. Rabbi Amy Bernstein, Drive canyon access path. As a lence and hate, and call on those As members of the Interfaith Rabbi Micah Hyman, frequent walker it is greatly appre- Rabbi Steven Carr Rueben; in positions of legal authority to Clergy Council, we mourn today ciated and it keeps us from having Palisades Protests root out all such practices wherev- and always with those who have Pacific Palisades Presbyterian to go into the street to avoid obsta- er they exist. cause to mourn and will continue Church, As a 25-year Palisadian resident, I was proud to be pictured on the cles. Thank you again. front page of the Post in the June 4 edition, happily shopping at our While each of our faiths rep- to offer protection for the margin- The Reverend Dr. Grace Park; new hardware store, Anawalt. But I’m even more proud to have been resents a unique theological per- alized, a voice for the silent and Palisades Methodist, protesting on the Village Green this week solo as well as with other lo- spective, all our voices speak as a haven for the estranged. We are The Reverend Doctor Wayne National Guard cals, including dedicated college students Rose Rogers, Ileana Scissors, one when it comes to racial in- equally determined to be a pos- Walters; The level of privilege for the Na- Noah Bleakley and Josie Bleakley. justice. Ending racial inequality itive force for constructive dia- Parish of Saint Matthew, tional Guard to be outside of the Kudos to 20-year-old Lily Kaplan who organized the larger “Be is essential not just to our many logue to thoughtfully address this The Reverend Bruce Freeman, Caruso Village guarding it, is The Change” march on Sunday morning with hundreds of Palisadians! faiths, but more importantly for issue within our own community. The Reverence Christine Purcell, outlandish! With all that’s going We are fortunate to live in this community. I’m glad to see so many our collective humanity. To that end, we invite you to The Reverend Stefanie Wilson; on in our world right now, and of of us standing up for injustice and for those who do not have the same We believe that racism is fun- join with us in a virtual gathering Self-Realization Fellowship Lake businesses and people that REAL- privileges as we do. damentally evil. But it cannot be on Sunday, June 28, at 4 p.m. to Shrine, LY need help, is it necessary for Nancy Covey overcome by more evil. Rather, learn how we can combine our ef- Brother Satyananda, Caruso to have the Village guard- it requires each of us to reflect on forts to end racial injustice in our Brother Ritananda ed 24/7? The privilege level is at an all-time high. The Palisadian-Post accepts letters to the editor via email at [email protected] or mail/ ‘A Quiet Hero Among Us’ hand-delivered at 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. To be considered for publication, letters must be signed, and are subject to editing for length and clarity. Opinions National Guard II Johnny Miller of Pacific Palisades was more than the neighbor expressed in letters do not necessarily reflect the views of opinions of the Palisadian-Post. It was very comforting to see the next door. National Guard soldiers and their Not only was he a staple within the Village for the past 25 years as vehicle, plus the LAPD cruiser at a trusted master handyman, he was also a friend who always wanted to our Village. In these times of cri- help fellow Palisadians. He had our trust and our loyalty. sis, it was nice to have this reas- Johnny was always there at 9 a.m. sharp. Black coffee in hand and surance. ready to help you feel more at ease. He came with a tool bag and a “to Published weekly since 1928 by the Palisades Post do” list written on a 4x6 notepad in his pocket. Johnny came to us in stormy February rain and when the sun was about to set on a clear day. 881 Alma Real Drive, Suite 213, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Demonstration There for us. Tel: (310) 454-1321 • Fax: (310) 454-1078 • www.PaliPost.com I was so happy to see the turnout Johnny Miller passed away on May 22 at the age of 78. His friends for the demonstration this past Sarah Shmerling Gina Kernan were his family and I am proud to be one of those friends in his inner Sunday, and to know that it was Editor-in-Chief Managing Director completely peaceful made my circle. Proud not as a testament to the various projects Johnny executed [email protected] [email protected] with such precision, but proud of what Johnny stood for in a world gone whole week! Go Palisades!! “complicated” as Johnny used to say. 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These would also be for airplanes on a U.S. Carrier in the waters outside Cuba when U.S./Cuba relations were at their height of tension. Support Community Journalism Johnny was so highly regarded around town that many of us hoped he would one day be named the Grand Marshal of the Palisades Inde- The Palisadian-Post is providing free coverage of COVID-19—through pendence Day parade. He deserved this honor but his low-profile per- Breaking News Alerts and online stories—as a service to our sona was more comfortably suited as an attendee at the parade as both community. In return, we ask for your support in these unprecedented a loyal American and loyal Palisadian. Johnny embraced the America that we all once shared. A simpler times to ensure our community newspaper can continue its 90+ year life where you could play in the neighborhood as a child and not have history of covering Pacific Palisades. 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Delivery service is still an option through DoorDash. he Pacific Palisades Library Modo Mio is located at 15200 Sunset Blvd., Suite 106, with Association, also known as the entrance via La Cruz Drive. Free parking is available under the Tthe Friends of the Palisades Li- restaurant. brary, recently announced that For more info, visit restaurantmodomio.com. its Children’s Summer Creative —JENNIKA INGRAM Writing Contest is returning for 2020—and this time, it’s virtual. Another new feature: The contest is open to all students city- wide, meaning anyone who lives Pacific Palisades or attends school in Los Angeles can participate this year. U.S. Census to Start Delivering Materials “The branch librarians have The U.S. Census Bureau will start dropping off 2020 Census been collaborating on virtual pro- questionnaire packets this week. grams across the city, so at the Materials were being hand-delivered on March 15 but the Cen- suggestion of Jessica Levy, our Palisasdes Branch Library Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer sus Bureau suspended all fieldwork for this operation on March 18 YA librarian here, we decided to due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Temporary field staff has been broaden the contest,” said Kathy grade, fifth and sixth grade, sev- bers of the Friends of the Pali- on when the library would reopen. trained to observe social distancing protocols and all operations will Slattery, board member of the enth and eighth grade, and high sades Library and can be emailed Public libraries across LA have be contactless. Friends. school. to [email protected]. coordinated a number of virtual “This operation is crucial to ensure a complete and accurate This year’s theme is “Surprise There will be prizes given in The awards ceremony will programs and events on Instagram count of all communities, which helps guide hundreds of billions of Us!” each category—this year the li- be held in the fall, either in-per- Live, Facebook and YouTube as a dollars in public and private sector spending per year,” according to “The theme can be interpret- brary is offering gift certificates to son at Palisades Branch Library way to continue offering programs a press release. ed in different ways, for example, Diesel Bookstore in Brentwood, or on Zoom. The winning stories to the youth. This includes puppet People can respond online, by phone or by using the paper form a story that surprises the reader which can be redeemed online. will be performed by actors at the shows, music circles, a how-to se- that will be in the packet. —LILY TINOCO in some way or a story that has The first-place winner will re- ceremony. ries and much more. a surprise in it,” according to the ceive a $250 gift certificate, sec- The library and patio book- For the most up-to-date in- Friends of Palisades Library’s ond place will receive a $100 gift store are currently closed, book formation, follow the LA Public website. certificate and third place will be donations are also suspended at Library handle across their social There are five categories: first given a $50 gift certificate. this time. Gail Kim, the children’s media platforms at @lapl and the Palisades Branch Library and second grade, third and fourth Entries are judged by mem- librarian, was unable to comment Palisades Library at @palisadeslapl. Virtual Career Day Series Palisades Branch Library YA Librarian Jessica Levy is put- Paul Revere Student Film Festival Winners Revealed ting together a panel of recent college study abroad students for a By LILY TINOCO Wednesday Virtual Career Day series. Reporter “Our teen attendees really enjoyed our college career day panel and this would be a good way to inspire teens throughout LA to pursue aul Revere Charter Middle study abroad opportunities in the future,” Levy wrote in an email. School hosted its sixth annual Young adults who have participated in a study abroad program PStudent Film Festival on Friday, or took a gap year living/working abroad in the past two to three June 5—and due to schools being years who are interested in speaking over Zoom on a panel with closed through the end of the 2019- others are encouraged to reach out to Levy. 20 school year, the festival was “I am especially interested in students who lived abroad for a screened virtually on YouTube. year and had to learn another language and performed their studies “The festival was a huge suc- in that language,” Levy wrote. “But I would also be interested in cess, better than we expected,” hearing from anyone willing to share their study abroad experience, said Debbie Sachs, one of the including semester programs.” organizers of the film festival, to The panel would take place on a Wednesday between 4:30 and the Palisadian-Post. “Last time I 5:30 p.m. Email Levy directly for more information at [email protected]. checked, I think we were close to —SARAH SHMERLING 750 views.” Sachs said the link will remain up until Sunday, June 14, in case anyone missed the screening. All Revere students were Debbie Sachs with the trophy Photo courtesy of YouTube Pacific Palisades welcome to submit a film for con- sideration under a range of film “Travel To India” in third place, For best music video, “Brown Dream” by Leela Rao placed sec- Benefit Concert categories, including commercial, Ashley Gonzalez’s “Skateboard- Skin Girls” by Brooklyn Taylor, ond. There was a tie for first place, Bored of Boredom, a student-run free online class and tutoring live action short film, music vid- ing” in second place and Elodie Leilah Gray and Simone Walker given to “Fish Adventure” by Aud- service created by teen Palisadian Hope Shinderman, 16, is setting eo, public service announcement, Chien’s “Help, Save, Adopt” in placed in third, “J N Mix” by Jo- en Lachina and “The Arcade” by up and promoting a virtual benefit concert on June 12 at 7 p.m. animation and horror. first. nah Bahari and Noa Zeidler placed Carter Yean and Vigyan Sahai. on YouTube Live with several LA-based student bands performing Professionals from the enter- For best commercial, “A Com- second, and “Murphy’s Law” by For best horror film, there was original works and some of their own tutors performing covers.. tainment industry were invited panion For Life” by Giada Musu- Ella White and Jonah Sachs took an honorable mention to Sam Sals- The link will be sent out to those who RSVP through Instagram, to watch and score the films, de- meci earned second place, and home first. er-Meyers’ “The Nonexistent.” In email or the website. The money raised from the charity concert termining third, second and first “Make Life a Little More S’Well” In best public service an- third place was Lava Flash’s “An will be donated to Para Los Niños, Close the Gap and One Lap- place winners in each category. by Hannah Fong, Kiley Glober- nouncement, “Smoking Kills” by Exam,” Maya Tabachnikoff and top Per Child. For more information, visit boredofboredom.org or This year’s judges were Da- man, Misha Keyvanfar and Chloe Benjamin Yera placed third, “Soles- Eva Herndon’s “TAG” took second email [email protected]. —JENNIKA INGRAM vid Booth Gardner, Fred Coury, Suh rang in first. 4Good” by Leena Adeli and Katie place, and Sammy and Ella White’s Susan Fitzer, Sharre Jacoby, Jeff In the best live action catego- Lee placed second, and “History’s “Stuffed” took home first. Judah, Thomas Mizer, Denisse ry, Ben Barnett and Asher Moore’s Oldest Hatred” by Kayla Ring and Winners will receive trophies Oliva, James Ryan, Lauren Hynek “Duped!” placed third, “The Dol- Audrey Smith placed first. and everyone who participated will and Elizabeth Martin. lar” by Jonah Sachs placed second, For best animation, “The Yel- receive a portable charger as soon Spotted in the Palisadian-Post: The 2020 winners for best doc- and “Late” by Emmett Whitaker low Fish” by Aria Netanel and Ava as it’s safe, Sachs said at the end of August 16, 1973 umentary are Akshay Vishwanath’s and Liam Saven placed first. Dixon placed third and “A Fading the program. Palisades has higher Voting Open for Parent Seat on than average age level Newlyweds Torn and Marie Kontos stretched their social Pali High Board of Trustees circle by quite a few miles when they moved from Fox Hills to Tranquillo Road in late 1971. Registered Pali High Parents and Guardians Are Invited to Vote Through June 11 Most of Tom’s friends at Fox Hills were, like him, lawyers in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in downtown Los Angeles. By JENNIKA INGRAM “Parent Seat for Board of Trustees.” wood Homeowners Association and Marie met some of her friends while living in a Marina Reporter “As a Pali alum and lifelong two years on the Board of Trustees. apartment before their marriage. Others include fellow teach- resident, I will ensure, during these Rene added that he is a “big ers at the school where she taught before she left to start their he Palisades Charter High troubling times, Pali remains a safe supporter” of Pali Boosters, aca- family. School Board of Trustees is space for all students,” Fahn shared demics, athletics and special pro- Since moving to Pacific Palisades, Tom and Marie have be- Tholding a special election for the in her candidate statement. grams. Robert Rene come acquainted with neighbors both through Marie’s active non-traveling parent seat, with vot- Fahn has served on the Gov- “I know the board well, and Photos courtesy of Pali High participation in Castellammare Homeowner’s Association, and ing open through June 11 at 3 p.m. ernance Council for four terms at come with the financial and man- Tom’s interest in politics, culminating in his recent election as Two parents are vying for Kenter Elementary, is on the Board agement experience critical to help president of the Democratic Club. the seat: Jewlz Fahn and Robert of Directors and secretary for the Pali through these challenging Sue Bridges moved into her Iliff Street home with two Rene. All other vacant seats were Pali Quarterback Club, and is a times,” Rene added. teenage sons about five years ago. approved/filled by the Board of board member of griefHaven, a Pal- His statement includes that he Like Marie, her closest friends are all fellow-teachers at Trustees at its April meeting after isades-based nonprofit supporting has been CEO/COO for multiple a Hawthorne area school. Husband Paul, now completing his running unopposed. those who have lost a loved one. companies, and that he has exper- doctorate in philosophy at UCLA, numbers among acquain- This seat may only be filled “I am also co-chair of Leuke- tise in managing complex budgets tances mostly his fellow graduate students. by a Pali High parent who lives in mia & Lymphoma Society’s Stu- and operations. Most of the Kontos’ friends are, like themselves, young the Pali High residential area and dents of the Year committee,” Fahn “I teach this subject at UCLA couples in their late 20s or early 30s. whose child won’t be a senior next said. “Having a son recover from Business School Graduate, Stanford The Bridges’ social circle includes mostly couples in their fall, since it’s a two-year commit- cancer has made me appreciate life Business and Law Schools,” Rene late 30s or early 40s, but does have some younger and older ment. and forged my commitment to mak- said. “Once again, I will work with than this range. Voting is restricted to Pali High ing his school the best it can be.” the parents to balance the resources On purely statistical grounds, the Kontoses are much less parents and guardians, with only Rene shared in his candidate we have against the critical needs likely than the Bridges to find friends their own age in the Pal- one vote per family. statement that he has been “deeply of our students.” isades. There are only half as many couples in the Kontos’ age To vote, sign in to the Infinite committed” to the community and bracket as there are in the Bridges’. Campus website, follow the link public schools for 15 years, includ- To vote, visit palihigh.org/cam- Jewlz Fahn to the Survey tab and click on the ing 12 years as president of Brent- pusparent. Page 4 Palisadian-Post June 11, 2020 Graduation Parade After months of distance learning with the Virtual Village program and campus closures due to Safer at Home orders, Village School celebrated graduating sixth-graders with a parade. “It was so great to see everyone in person at the Sixth Grade Graduation Parade,” the school shared in a post on social media. “The class of 2020 drove by Village, greeted by the VS faculty; waving, holding up signs and cheering on our newest alumni!” Car parades were approved for special celebrations, including graduations, by the Los Angeles County Emergency Operations office.

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By SARAH SHMERLING long time, with a wildlife crossing Santa Monica Mountains National Editor-in-Chief planned to be constructed over the Recreation Area since 2002, in the 101 freeway near Liberty Canyon statement. “That litter was likely here are three new moun- in hopes of alleviating some of the the product of inbreeding, which tain lion kittens in the Santa issues and allowing for mountain is just one of the serious problems TMonica Mountains, according to lions to cross the freeway that in- facing the isolated mountain lion National Park Service biologists, tersects their living area safely. population in the Santa Monica after P-54 gave birth to two males “The bridge would provide a Mountains south of the 101 free- and a female. connection between the small pop- way. We’re hoping this circum- P-54, a 3-year-old mountain ulation of lions in the Santa Mon- stance is totally different, but lion, gave birth to the litter, who ica Mountains and the large and only genetic testing will tell us for have been designated P-82, P-83 genetically diverse populations to sure.” and P-84. the north,” according to the NPS Park Service biologists have “It’s always good news to dis- statement. since weighed and examined the cover a new litter of kittens, but The National Park Service re- trio of kittens, determining that biologists are hopeful for another ports that more than four months all appear healthy. They have each reason,” a representative from the ago, P-63, who is the only adult been given an ear tag, which helps National Park Service shared in a male radio-collared mountain lion identify them in the future, at ap- statement. “The presumed father, currently living in the Santa Mon- proximately 19 days old. male mountain lion P-63, may ica Mountains, was repeatedly lo- Genetic samples have been have just brought something that is cated with P-54 over a span of two taken for testing and the kittens much needed into the Santa Moni- days. This marks an indication of a have been returned to the den. ca Mountains—genetic diversity.” mating interaction. The mother mountain lion, The Santa Monica Mountains Ninety days later, researchers born in January 2017, has been National Recreation Area encom- noticed a series of localized GPS tracked by biologists in the Santa passes more than 150,000 acres of locations that indicated P-54 was Monica Mountains for most of her mountains and coastline in Ventu- either feeding at a kill site or that life. ra and Los Angeles counties. Part she had given birth. of the National Park System, the “The last litter of kittens that area includes a network of local, we marked at a den was from P-19, state and federal parks. during the summer of 2018,” said The region has struggled with Jeff Sikich, a biologist who has The daring mountain lion inbreeding for a been studying mountain lions for and charming italian cuisine

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Sy Riley was chosen Western League Defensive Player of the Year and Jane Nwaba was the only senior on a squad that posted 26 victories on Graham Alphson, the City Division I Co-Player of the Year, paced the captained Palisades to nine straight wins. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer its way to the SoCal Division II regional crown. Photo: Steve Galluzzo Dolphins in points, rebounds and blocks. Photo: Steve Galluzzo PALISADIAN-POST CUP AWARDS Three’s Company Sy Riley, Jane Nwaba and Graham Alphson Are the Outstanding Senior Athletes at Pali High

By STEVE GALLUZZO he always knew what to say to get going into the season and the only “Sy is such a good role model Nobody appreciates the hard As a sophomore, Riley played Sports Editor his teammates motivated. way to achieve it was to help this and I respect him so much because work, tenacity and attitude Riley with his older brother Syr, now an “Winning the Post Cup Award program rise to new heights.” he did everything in his power to brought to the Dolphins more than offensive lineman entering his ju- eadership, winning and deter- is important to me because my That’s just what Riley did. He help the team win,” quarterback head coach Tim Hyde. nior year at Washington State. His mination are what define Pal- teammate Jake Nadley received paced the team with 118 tackles, Forrest Brock says. “His actions “Sy has meant so much to the younger brother Savyour was a Lisadian-Post Cup winners Syaire it last year and, in doing so, gave 17 for losses, with an interception, spoke louder than his words.” program and to me as a coach,” he freshman on Pali High’s JV team Riley, Jane Nwaba and Graham me added motivation to try and do four pass deflections and a fumble For the second straight season said. “The last two years with him last fall and Sy’s sister Samaiya Alphson—this year’s outstanding the same thing,” says Riley, who recovery. He caught a touchdown Riley was named Team Co-MVP, leading the way we’ve been the is in eighth grade and is on the senior athletes at Palisades High. lives across the street from The pass in the Charter Bowl against he was chosen Defensive Player best scoring defense in the City. dance team at New West Charter. Riley excelled on the football Forum in Inglewood and attended Granada Hills and was the driving of the Year in the Western League He’s earned the utmost respect as Riley signed with the Univer- field as a middle linebacker on de- Frederick Douglas Academy El- force behind the Dolphins’ nine- and he made the All-City Open a leader from his teammates and sity of New Mexico in February fense and tight end on offense and ementary and New West Charter game winning streak—their lon- Division First Team. In his three coaches. He’s on my Mt. Rush- and he can’t wait to continue his whether it was in the locker room, Middle School prior to Palisades. gest since 1976—and their first years on varsity the Dolphins won more of captains I’ve had the hon- gridiron career at the next level. along the sideline or in the huddle, “It was a back burner goal I had outright league title in 32 years. 25 of 34 games. or of coaching at Palisades.” (See Post Cup, Page 6) Fighting On Local Four-Star Quarterback Prospect Miller Moss Fulfills His Childhood Dream by Committing to USC By STEVE GALLUZZO MM: I’m training with 3DQB Sports Editor in Orange County, where there’s a lot more open space than in LA. s a young boy growing up in It’s hard not seeing your team- the Via Bluffs, Miller Moss mates, being in the locker room, wasA an avid USC football fan the competition and going against during the program’s glory years the defense. But 3D is great, they under former coach Pete Carroll. train a lot of the college recruits Now, the confident Palisadian will and NFL receivers are there like have a chance to add his name to [USC alums] JuJu Smith-Schuster a distinguished list of players who and Michael Pittman. have quarterbacked the Trojans to Rose Bowls and national titles—a PP: What does your father list that incudes Heisman Trophy Eric think of your choice, given winners Carson Palmer and Matt that he went to UCLA? Leinart. Moss announced on June MM: My dad was real happy. 1 that he was committing to USC’s He went to UCLA, but he and my 2021 class after having narrowed whole family are happy because his final decision to four schools: they know I’m at peace with the USC, UCLA, LSU and Alabama. decision. So he’s proud of me. The four-star recruit will be trans- ferring to Santa Ana Mater Dei PP: If the high school season for his senior season after two is delayed, might you reconsider years at Bishop Alemany High in signing with USC in December? Mission Hills, where he passed MM: It has crossed my mind for 3,118 yards and 28 touch- but right now I’m on the regu- downs while leading the War- lar timeline. I’m sure there’ll be riors to the CIF Southern Section some contingencies but I’ll cross Division 3 semifinals as a junior that bridge when I get there. It’s last fall. Moss is all about compe- a tricky situation because there tition and at USC he’ll be vying may be some states that allow full for the starting spot with five-star seasons while others won’t. USC commit Jake Garcia of La Habra recruits nationally so they’ll have and Kedon Slovis, who threw for Palisadian Miller Moss threw for 3,118 yards and 28 touchdowns and ran for two more scores as a junior last fall at Bishop Alemany High in kids in all sorts of situations. I’m 3,502 yards and 30 touchdowns Mission Hills. The four-star USC commit just announced he will transfer to Santa Ana Mater Dei for his senior season. not worried... I have faith in the last year as a true freshman thrust guys running the show. into the starting role after JT Dan- PP: What has the recruit- PP: What are some of the every week with [head coach] PP: How helpful were your iels suffered a season-ending inju- ing process been like? Did it put reasons you chose USC? What Clay Helton and [offensive coor- high school coaches in this re- PP: Did the success Kedon ry in the Trojans’ opener. As an more pressure on you knowing factors did you consider before dinator] Graham Harrell is great. cruiting process? What advice Slovis had last year tempt you 8th-grader at St. Matthew’s, Moss scouts and coaches were watch- making your decision? did they give you? to pick another school? used his accurate arm to lead the ing your every move? MM: It was a combination of PP: In retrospect, are you MM: Having gone through it MM: It honestly didn’t. Look Rancho Dominguez Lobos to the MM: It was a really special things but football was at the fore- glad that you transferred from themselves they were extremely at what Kedon was able to do af- AAU California 14U Super Bowl. process but I’m glad to be done front of all my top four. USC has Loyola High to Alemany after helpful. It’s not often that you’re ter JT Daniels, who was one of At the age of 7 he started train- with it. I met many people and got the ability to compete at a national your freshman year? able to play for guys who’ve done the most decorated high school ing with quarterback coach Steve to see a lot of places. The situation level in the next two years. This MM: Absolutely! My Loyola that. They have a unique perspec- quarterbacks ever. I look forward Clarkson. He began playing tack- was one I always envisioned be- gives me an amazing opportunity experience is something I had to tive and throughout the process I to competing with Kedon and [fel- le football as a 4th-grader for the ing in and I wanted to be in. I went to network and then there are the go through. It helped a lot, actu- was able to go to them for advice. low commit] Jake Garcia. I never Westside Vikings and led the Pop to schools in the SEC, the Big Ten emotional and practical reasons. I ally. After that season I knew it looked at USC with an asterisk. Warner team to back-to-back city and of course the Pac-12. I didn’t grew up watching the Trojans and wasn’t the right fit personally and PP: How has COVID affect- Competition brings out the best in championships. Here is his inter- end up visiting every school that I want to help bring them back to with the direction of the program, ed your training? DO you work you. It’s the nature of my position. view with the Palisadian-Post: offered me, but I saw a lot of them. that elite level. I was on the phone but it was a necessary phase. out from home in the Palisades? (See Miller Moss, Page 7) Page 6 Palisadian-Post June 11, 2020

Linebacker Sy Riley led the football team with 118 tackles, including Jane Nwaba played in three City finals in her four varsity seasons at Graham Alphson holds the City championship trophy after leading this one in the Dolphins’ season opener at Cleveland. Palisades and twice earned Player of the Year honors. the Dolphins to the Division I title at Southwest College. Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Photo: Steve Galluzzo

Post Cup clinch the league championship!” Nwaba returned to the lineup They’ve been a very positive light short of the state finals. location, culture and academics, (Continued from Page 5) Riley not only plays with pas- as a junior and keyed the team’s in my life and never fail to make After being the only Palisades so it was a fairly easy decision,” “When I considered UNM, I sion, he is passionate about watch- run to the SoCal Division III re- me smile. I also admire [Palisades representative on the All-City list he says. “I’ve talked to the coach- thought about two things: it’s of- ing other sports. He was a regular gional final under first-year coach assistant coach] Don Burke. He’s his junior year, Alphson averaged es and believe I’m skilled enough fering a free education and it’s a in the stands at soccer, volleyball, Adam Levine. That made her goal taught me a lot the last two years.” nearly 16 points, 10 rebounds and to walk on but their roster is full.” place to help me with my Chris- lacrosse and basketball games and simple this year: take the squad Nwaba played tennis and ran three blocks per game as a senior Alphson’s favorite class was tian faith,” Riley says. “It has both got to know other athletes. In fact, one step further. She averaged track growing up, but ultimately and was voted City Division I Co- AP Lang and his favorite teacher so check and check! Many schools two of his favorites are his fellow a team-best 12 points and 10 re- she chose basketball since all of MVP. He was the Dolphins’ high was Mrs. Schoellnast. He played talked to me about coming to play Post Cup winners: “So I’m pretty bounds a game as Palisades con- her siblings played and they had a scorer in 20 of the 29 games he football, soccer and tennis before football for them whether it was good at basketball too and I like to quered the City’s top division and hoop in their backyard. She even played in—a testament to his con- basketball. In the summer before an Ivy League, Pac-12, Mountain play Jane one-on-one a lot.” made the Division II state final. won the City frosh/soph high jump sistency and durability. 10th grade JV coach Matt Jackson West, NAIA, or lower division Nwaba knows a thing or two “The thing I’m most proud of and triple jump as a 10th-grader “Graham is very special,” Pali asked him to be on his Sole Broth- NCAA but I was offered by five so about winning—that’s practically is definitely winning the City and after four weeks of practice. The High Coach Donzell Hayes says. ers club team. After that, Alphson that narrowed the list. UNM was all she’s done since she stepped on regional championships this year,” game she’ll remember most is Se- “He has some intangibles that will played with LA Rockfish. the only offer that wasn’t partial.” campus. A four-year varsity play- Nwaba says. “My teammates and nior Night because her family and carry him through life, but the “Graham is not the type to Riley cites Spanish in 10th er on the hardwood, she has pow- I fought hard to get back to the po- friends were there supporting her. tangibles are what everybody can want to be captain but he was as grade with Ms. Bacharach as his ered the Dolphins to back-to-back sition we were in last year and to Although getting her degree is see. He won’t let anyone outwork much of a leader as anyone else,” favorite class at Pali High because City crowns (Division I last win- win the regional this time made all her top priority she isn’t ruling out him on the court, ever! He’s what senior teammate Roman Hart- she made the lessons and activities ter and the Open Division title this the hard work worth it.” the WNBA one day. we call a ‘Humble Monster.’ He well says. “Playing with him and “interactive and engaging.” And year) while earning back-to-back Nwaba’s favorite class at Pali “I plan on majoring in sports genuinely cares for his brothers. playing against him in practice although former Pittsburgh Steel- Player of the Year honors. Where High was geometry her fresh- medicine... on track for pre-med,” He deserves all of the good that pushed me to be better. He plays ers strong safety Troy Polamalu is does her latest trophy rank? man year with Ms. Yook: “I built Nwaba says. “I hope to become a comes his way.” with such intensity that we had to his favorite athete because he can “The Post Cup means a lot to amazing bonds with some of my pediatrician but getting the chance Like his Post Cup comrades, match his energy. He’s as fierce a relate to his personal style, the two me,” she says with her ever-pres- closest friends now. It was never to play professionally has always Alphson comes from an athletic competitor as anyone I’ve played most influential people in Riley’s ent smile. “Getting the chance to a dull moment in that class! Ms. been a dream!” family. He has four sisters and with or against. I can remember life have been his dad James (who witness those who have won this Yook was my favorite teacher. Graham Alphson could hard- two brothers, all of whom are ei- our coaches saying he chased after live streams Palisades’ games on award before me makes me feel She was always really positive ly have imagined he would be the ther in college or already gradu- the ball like he’d been deprived of Facebook) and his grandfather. very grateful to be selected.” and humorful and made the class Post Cup winner back in January ated. Brother Ryan went to New it and needed it to survive.” “A lot of black kids aren’t One of the most intriguing as- fun while also teaching me a great after injuring his shoulder against Roads, brother Bennett went to Not one for crowds, Alphson blessed to have both parents in the pects of her Dolphins journey is amount.” LACES, but sheer determination Loyola, sister Kate preceded him prefers hanging out with friends, household, most notably fathers,” how she wound up at Palisades in The next chapter for Nwaba and his indomitable spirit to fight at Palisades (she ran cross country playing video games, watching he says. “My grandpa and my dad the first place. After all, she lives will be written not far up the road through pain carried the boys bas- and track), sister Quinn went to movies, finding new music, eating are loving people who are highly in Carson and all of her older sib- at Pepperdine, where she got a ketball team to its first City crown Harvard-Westlake where she was at Fiesta Feast, going to the beach, respected and care about others. lings—Barbara, Alex, David, Vic- scholarship to play for the Waves. in 51 years—and earned him the an All-CIF soccer standout and the Palisades Recreation Center, Another plus is that I share a lot tor and Precious—went to Uni- “I was considering NYU and school’s highest athletic honor. sisters Kristiane and Britt both at- Rustic Canyon and the Highlands of similarities with both. My dad versity High, which plays in the Cal State L.A. (where Johnson “I feel honored to even be tended Marymount High. and, above all, shooting baskets. understands all different kinds of same league as Palisades. now coaches the women’s team). I thought of for this award and quite Never one to use an injury “My mom (Pamela, who rare- sports just like me and my grand- “Precious told me to come to chose Pepperdine because I felt it fortunate to have received it,” he as an excuse for a subpar perfor- ly misses a game) has had the big- pa loves talking about the histo- Pali because she played against was the best fit. It’s close to home admits. “My family was proud of mance, Alphson learns from every gest influence on me as a person ry of things just like me. I could [former Pali High guard and 2017 and it’s a place I can continue to me when they heard about it, so setback and comes out sharper the because she’s always been there have educated and historical dis- Post Cup Award winner] Chelsey grow not only academically and that made me very happy.” next game. His mental toughness for me,” he says. “I admire a lot of cussions with both about many Gipson and knew they were a real athletically, but also in my faith.” Nothing made the 6-4 forward sets him apart from his peers. people both within and outside my topics. As for a person as a whole good team,” she recalls. “I knew Perhaps the toughest obstacle happier than beating University in “Not to be dramatic but I must family, so it’s hard to name only it’s Jesus Christ because he’s who coming to Pali that there is a proud Nwaba had to overcome in high the City Division I quarterfinals. admit my injury was difficult to a few. Nevertheless, I really ad- I try to model my life after.” history in athletics and academics, school was having three different “I’ll probably remember that play through,” he confesses. “Not mire my sister Quinn because she When asked to name his most so I felt it would be a great school head coaches in four years. playoff game against Uni the most only did it hurt frequently, but it worked extremely hard in school memorable game, Riley thought for me and it certainly has been.” “It was tough since they all out of any high school game,” says also took a psychological toll on and soccer, my teammate Ryder back to his freshman year on JV: The athletic gene runs in the had very different styles,” she ad- Alphson, who grew up locally and me in that I suddenly became a Gianotti’s dad Frank because he’s “We have a 3-0 lead with under family. Barbara was a track and mits. “However, I’ve played with went to Canyon Elementary and worse shooter and had to always a fun family man who also works two minutes left. It’s fourth down field standout at UC Santa Barbara almost all of the same girls, so our Lincoln Middle School. “Two of be careful not to re-injure it. I saw hard, and the legendary basketball and they need two yards for a first and placed 12th in the heptathlon bond on the court made it easier to my worst games of my senior year a few doctors and got treatment player Moses Malone because he down. They run a play, I go for the at the 2016 Summer Olympics. adjust to any change.” were both against Uni and my for it sporadically during the year, came from nothing and went on ball carrier and boom! We smack David has played for four NBA As the lone senior on this worst game ever was against Uni but I never got a clear diagnosis.” to dominate the NBA against all right into each other. I look for the teams, made his league debut with year’s roster, Nwaba was a source my sophomore year. They were Alphson got accepted to UC odds yet remained humble all the chains and I know he’s short. I get the Lakers in 2017 and is current- of wisdom and poise for a talented up big early and it looked like the Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz and time. I haven’t picked a major yet up and run to our sideline, every- ly a free agent. Victor, who is now but still developing group of girls. ‘Uni Curse’ had fallen on me once UC San Diego and decided rather and I honestly don’t know what one is screaming, jumping up and a financial advisor, played basket- “It was amazing having Jane again, but for some reason I knew quickly to become a Gaucho. I’ll do after college... I just hope down, but by the time I get to the ball at Whittier College. as our captain,” sophomore team- we’d come back. I can still vividly “I always thought that UCSB I’m happy and proud of what I do sideline I see the Fairfax offense Jane matriculated through mate Demonnie Lagway gushes. remember the plays that sparked would be a great fit because of its when I grow up.” was still on the field. Long story Brentwood Science Magnet and “She was like a mentor to me. I our comeback, especially Dylan short the referee, who was my Paul Revere Middle School before knew I could go to her for any- Griffin’s hyped screaming after a family’s good friend, gave them contributing mightily to Palisades’ thing. Especially if I was nervous few fastbreaks and the overall en- a first down. That was the worst march to the City Open Division before a game she always helped ergy of our team. We barely won walk back to the huddle because I finals under coach Torino Johnson me through that. She was always in a dramatic finish and I thought knew we’d already won. They go her freshman year. A dislocated there for a good laugh and even a I played pretty good so everything down and score with four seconds finger forced her to miss half of good serious talk.” just seemed to come together for left and we ended up losing, 7-3. her sophomore season and with- A source of strength in her us that night.” ARTICLE PLAQUE REPRINTS That’s when I learned never to let out their rising star the Dolphins, life has been her parents: “They Palisades rode that momen- the refs determine the outcome of under new coach Danielle Foley, inspire me to work hard and push tum all the way to the Division IV a game. I vowed to repay Fairfax dropped their final nine games and myself in everything I do. I ad- regional final, where the team’s and this year we beat them 21-7 to were last in the Western League. mire my friends and teammates. Cinderella season ended one win great keepsakes awesome gifts

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Even at age 7 Miller Moss wore the USC jersey proudly as the quarterback of his YMCA team. Pali High Senior Athletes Honored Miller Moss (Continued from Page 5) By STEVE GALLUZZO scholarship given to a female PP: What are your peronal Sports Editor student who is a strong academic goals this coming season? and a top athlete, went to Stan- MM: Definitely winning CIF. number of Palisades High ath- ford-bound Ava Kerkorian, who There were a lot of things I wished letes were recognized for their captained Palisades’ girls soccer to accomplish at Alemany and that Acontributions to their teams during team to the City Division I final. was one of them. a virtual Senior Awards presenta- Receiving Pali High Booster tion last Thursday put together by Club Exceptional Scholar-Athlete PP: What advice do you have Head College Advisor Karen Ellis Awards (scholarships worth $250 for players overwhelmed by the and other Pali High staff members. each) were Caroline Bremner recruiting process? Winning the Post Cup Award, (girls soccer), Emily Bunnapradist MM: To value your own time. given to the school’s outstanding (swimming and water polo), An- You have so many guys grabbing senior athletes ever since the cam- nie Eckert (girls volleyball), Oli- at you from three different time pus opened in 1961, were football ver Grant (boys water polo), Car- zones and 20 different schools. captain Sy Riley and basketball oline Kedeshian (girls volleyball), That’s all great but I did things to players Jane Nwaba and Graham Christopher Pedersen (swim- get myself here. It didn’t just hap- Alphson (see story on Page 5). ming), Miles Kirshner (baseball), pen. It doesn’t mean well I have The James A. Mercer Schol- Colton Peffer (boys soccer), An- this many stars or write-ups in the ar-Athlete Award, a scholarship in thony Spencer (boys basketball), paper so I can be late for lifting the amount of $1,000 for a student Sweta Tummala (swimming), Is- or a workout. No! As far as my with an excellent scholastic record Sophia Arvin Quincy Timmerman Ava Kerkorian abella Venus (girls soccer), Stone own decision, honestly for me it who has excelled in service and Photo: Steve Galluzzo Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Photo: Steve Galluzzo Werner (boys volleyball) and Lil- was just trusting my gut. Putting leadership and played at least two lia Weissmuller (girls golf). on the jersey felt right at USC. It sports, went to MIT-bound cross Girls tennis captain Sophia ership, service to the community, who demonstrates school spirit The Travis DeZarn Memorial feels like home walking around country and track standout Sarah Arvin and football lineman Erwin good academics and citizenship. and is a top performer in his or her Scholarship for Lacrosse (in hon- campus, like this is where I should Bentley, a two-time City Section Barillas were awarded Palisades The Rose Gilbert All-Around sport, was awarded to swimmer or of a former Pali High graduate be the next three or four years. I 3200-meter champion. The schol- Rotary Leader/Athletic Scholar- Achievement Scholarship in the Quincy Timmerman. and lacrosse player) was awarded saw my college process not as an arship is named after Mercer, Pali ships ($250 each) given to stu- amount of $1,000, given to an ath- The Rose Gilbert Woman to Dolphins co-captain Reicher end, but the next step. High’s principal from 1970-1982. dent-athletes demonstrating lead- lete with a high academic record Scholar-Athlete Award, a $1,000 Bergstein.

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With Safer at Home orders in place and graduation days shifting for the Class of 2020,the Palisadian-Post has assembled a section for students who are graduating from elementary, middle and high school, or college. Due to the popularity of the section, the Post split it into two parts. For Part I, see the June 4 edition.

Ashleigh Wirshing Campbell Collar Hannah Lunkewitz William Trepp Damian Parada-Barajas

Congratulations William on graduating from Loyola High School!!! We’re My son you have no idea how proud We are so proud of you on your gradua- so incredibly proud of you and every- of you I am. It’s unfortunate that we tion from Brentwood School! You faced thing you have accomplished. We know won’t be able to see you walk the stage, Pali High graduate Ashleigh Wirshing the challenges of 2020 and made it look that no matter what comes your way, but seeing you in your cap and gown graduated May 8 from Junior College easy. Go Badgers! With love from Mum, you’ve got this! Now go solve some big brings tears to my eyes. You made your at Santa Barbara City College with an Dad, Jackson and Asher Hannah, we are so proud to see you engineering problems and push all the mom and I so happy, thank you for all Associate degree in science and she is graduating from Calvary Christian limits. Love, Mom & Dad your hard work. You are amazing, son, moving on to University of Santa Bar- Rowan Kenefick School. You made it! We wish you all good luck in college. Always dream bara California as a biology major. the best for High School. We love you Zoe Baserga-Rudd big my son, let nothing hold you back. so much. Mom, Dad, Carl and Paul. Can’t wait to see you become an RN. Aidan Wirshing Congratulations, I love you so much. Tristan King This also goes out to all of the Palisades Charter High School, Class of 2020 you guys did it! Congratulations! Asher Collar

Rowan, congratulations on graduating Palisades Elementary Charter School - from Carlthorp School! We are so proud Congratulations Zoe on graduating from of your hard work. We love you so much! 5th grade.We are so proud of you and Daddy, Mommy, Connor, Aidan, Piper what you have achieved. We can’t wait and Harry. Congratulations on a wonderful achieve- to see what the future holds for you! Aidan Wirshing graduates from Univer- ment with your fifth grade culmination Love, your family sity of California Santa Barbara with a Tristan! You have worked hard and we Bachelor’s degree in English. Carter and AJ Morris are so proud of you. We wish you much success, love and laughter in life. We love Rory Thurston Éva and Ella Engel you very much - always and forever!! Always, Mom, Dad, Ethan and Poppy!! Congratulations Asher on your graduation from Palisades Elementary! We know you will continue the adventure Jaden Hernandez in middle school. We are so proud of the kind and funny boy you are. Love from Mum, Dad, Jackson and Campbell Cole Craft

Congratulations to sisters Carter Mor- ris, graduating from Pali High, and AJ Rory Thurston, Palisades Charter High Morris, graduating from Corpus Christi. School 2020 Graduate: We are so very This school year’s been a tough one... in Cheers to new adventures ahead at Boul- proud of the young man you’ve become so many ways. But you stayed focused der and Pali High! Super proud of you! and the excellent student of life you will and pushed through. Congratulations be. All of our love and support for your on reaching the finish line! Remember incredibly bright future of travel and Jonathan Bingham Seymour university life. You’re our Shining Star. that there will always be obstacles, there Congratulations, Jaden, we love you! will always be doubters, there will al- Love — Mom, Dad, Ian and all of your You’re so AWESOME. Have fun in col- Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles ways be mistakes, but when you work lege. From, Aunt Denise & Grandma hard there will never be limits. Love, "Kika" Mary Frances Carrejo Mom, Dad & Wedgie Finn Sullivan Cole Craft is graduating Loyola High Levi H. Gibbons School of Los Angeles: “The best is yet Connor Asawa to be! With abundant love” Wyler and Teyton Harris

Congratulations to Jonathan Seymour graduating from Stanford University with a B.S. in Mathematics and Management Sci- Congratulations Finn on your 5th Grade ence & Engineering. Jonathan was a Blyth Levi, congratulations on graduating from Graduation from Pali Elementary! We’ve Fund Portfolio Manager, Dance Marathon 5th grade! Our whole family is so proud loved seeing you grow from when you Congratulations to Connor Asawa on Financial Officer, and Stanford Speakers of you, the amazing person you’re be- started kindergarten at Pali. You al- Congratulations to Wyler and Teyton your graduation from Pali High. You Bureau member. Jonathan is a 2016 Cum coming, and what you’ve accomplished. ways brighten our day with your kind on your graduation from Pali Elemen- have emerged as a beautiful, respect- Laude graduate of Harvard-Westlake, Na- Keep focused, kind, & curious. We’re & fun spirit! We’re so proud of you and tary! We are so proud of you! Mom ful and intelligent young man. We are tional Merit Scholar and Eagle Scout. He excited about what’s ahead for you! With can’t wait to see what the future holds. and Dad so proud of you. will join Morgan Stanley. all of our love & support, DMFG We love you, Mom, Dad & Ian (Continued on Page 10) Page 10 Palisadian-Post June 11, 2020

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(Continued from Page 9) Zoe Ryann Dusig Tyler Lenz

Congratulations Tyler on graduating from Pali El- ementary School! We are so proud of the kind, Congratulation on your 6th grade graduation thoughtful young man you are becoming. We love from Seven Arrows! It has been 7 years of learn- you-Mom, Dad, Izzy and Riley ing, creating, music, dance, art, festivals, drama, innovation, friendship, love and laughter. Through Parker Barnes all of your challenges and accomplishments, you have found your voice and wowed us with your talents. We can’t wait to see what comes next on your journey at Sierra Canyon next year!! We love you! -Mommy & Daddy, and your extended family. Pacifica High School, Class of 2020. Michael Lehrhoff Congrats Ryan Turk on your 8th Grade Graduation from Corpus! We are so proud of you and all of your hard work as demonstrated by your academic and athletic awards this year! We look forward to seeing the great things you Sign Up Today! accomplish at Loyola and in the future. To receive FREE up-to-the-minute breaking We love you, news email alerts Mom, Dad, Nathan, Graham and Vivienne www.PaliPost.com | 310.454.1321

Brentwood High School: Congratulations Parker on your accomplishments and achievements. We love you and are so proud of you. Go get 'em at the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs! Moses Wilson

Michael Lehrhoff, who is not new to the Pali- sadian-Post (Thursday, May 29, 2014) is a 2020 graduate from Harvard-Westlake School. He is pictured here with his proud grandmother Cal- liope Babu-Khan. William Seymour

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Congratulations to William Seymour, Cum Laude graduate of Harvard-Westlake. William was Co-Cap- tain of Varsity Football, Managing Editor of the Chronicle, Editor-in-Chief of Big Red, Co-Chair of Student Ambassadors, and 2020 Class President of National League of Young Men, Palisades Chapter. William will attend Stanford University.

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Corpus Christi School

lations to the Corpus Christ ngratu i Scho Co ClassClass ofof 2020!2020! ol Geoffrey Weston Mary Nathan Brooke Camryn Jemma Auston Justin Carly Henri Michelle Kaylie Theodore Kai Sean Declan Brooke Valentina Daniel Ava Ryan David Avery Bianca Jonas Darcy Kate Barrett Sean Keira

“We are so proud of you and all of your hard work. May God bless each and every one of you!” — Mrs. Duffy, Principal

“Through the years I’ve watched you grow, and couldn’t be prouder of the fine young men and women you’ve become. As you move on to your next adventure, remember to always be kind and caring to those you meet. Go out and make a difference in this world.” — Mrs. Sessarego, Vice-Principal Page 12 Palisadian-Post June 11, 2020 AP Photography Offers Glimpse Into World of Pali High Students

By LILY TINOCO “You have all these images there’s so much commotion going “We’ve taken the 2-D world Reporter … and you get to see the different on that it’s easy to slip under the and we’re going to turn it upside visuals created by 100 zip codes chaos.” down and create a 3-D world out s the 2019-20 school year from Pali students, and that’s why He said that nobody failed his of it,” Steil said about the addition draws to an end, the commu- the photo program is great,” Steil class, and students were able to to the class. Anity continues to celebrate the hard said to the Palisadian-Post. “We’re maintain or better their grades. work of students and their accom- so diverse, we come from so many He also said his group aver- plishments—even if it’s virtual. different places with different voic- aged very well on their portfolios Palisades Charter High es … we come from so many so- that were submitted to the College School’s Rick Steil, who has been cio-economic backgrounds that we Board. AP exams are scored on a Photo courtesy of Peyton Pollard teaching AP Photography for the all have different lives. scale from 1 to 5, Steil was proud last nine years, reflected on this “And students don’t even re- to report that Pali students averaged year’s group and what next year alize it sitting next to each other roughly 4.7. might look like. because they’re people in my Steil only fears not having the Steil said he teaches the class room, the money and all of that opportunity to build a foundation more as an independent program, doesn’t really hold weight in the of connection with next year’s in- giving students the range to explore classroom,” Steil added. “You see coming class. different mediums from film to dig- everything from people struggling “We had the luxury of six ital to multimedia. with poverty, packed into an apart- months, of our students buying into Steil explained that every ment, then you see somebody in who we were what we were about, year, Pali High has a Visual and a 10,000-square-foot house in the a connection,” Steil said. “My AP Performing Arts Showcase that ra- Palisades … it’s a great learning class, I’ll have that because I’ve had Photo courtesy of Adrian Ghodsian Photo courtesy of Willem Shak Photo courtesy of Zoe Contreras diates creativity. The event features experience for Pali … it’s like a them before, but all my beginning performances by the band, choir, bridge.” kids and like 80% of my students, color guard—in conjunction with Steil also said the transition to I will have never met before.” a visual art show that displays online learning wasn’t too challeng- But he also looks forward to paintings, drawings, ceramics and ing, and he actually found a greater eventually incorporating three-di- photography. ability to connect with students in- mensional art in the classroom, This year the event wasn’t an dividually. something he recently got approved option due to social distancing mea- “It was almost easier for me to do. The plans include printing sures and the campus remaining to see the kids that weren’t getting and placing emulsions and different closed, but Steil still put together taken care of, that were getting lost images on wood or other materials, a virtual showcase for the class to a little bit because it was apparent,” creating art that contains elements delve into. Steil said. “Whereas otherwise, of depth.

Photo courtesy of Ashley Henderson Photo courtesy of Aidan Barton

Palisades Jewish Early Childhood Center

Dear PJECC Graduates,

Mazal Tov on your graduation! We are so very proud of all your accomplishments! May you continue to grow, discover and explore! We love you very much!

Love, Photo courtesy of Robert King Your Family & Friends at Palisades Jewish Pali High ASB Leadership Early Childhood Center Congratulations to Pali High’s ASB Leadership class’ Photo courtesy of PJECC Graduates 2020 – Lead On!

Corpus Christi School We are so proud of you and all of your hard work. May God bless each and every one of you! Mrs. Duffy, Principal Through the years I’ve watched you grow, and couldn’t be prouder of the fine young men and women you’ve become. As you move on to your next adventure remember to always be kind and caring to those you meet. Go out and make a difference in this world. Mrs. Sessarego

Photo courtesy of Corpus Christi School

Calvary Christian School To our 8th Grade graduates: Throughout your years at Calvary, you have shown char- acter, grit, perseverance, creativity, and faith You are a class that thrives in friendship and continues to stand up for the core values of our school. You have made us laugh and have blown us away by your strength in numbers. We will sorely miss the spirit and life that you bring to our campus, though we know you will thrive in the years to come wherever your adventures may lead. Thank you for all you have done to continue to shape Calva- ry Christian School. Your legacy will remain. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the be- lievers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12. Enjoy! Vince Photo courtesy of Calvary Christian School Downey, Head of School June 11, 2020 Palisadian-Post Page 13 Page 14 Palisadian-Post June 11, 2020 Perfect Attendance Before Heading to Berkeley, the Arvin Twins Achieve a 13-Year Streak at Palisades Schools

Sophia and Nicholas with Principal Magee

By SARAH SHMERLING day per child for absences, Sophia Editor-in-Chief and Nicholas’ father, Chris Arvin, explained. lementary school? Check. “It was largely about support- Middle school? Check. High ing the local public school, as well Eschool? As of graduation day— as building positive disciplines and check. routine of not missing school,” Twins Sophia and Nicholas Arvin added. Arvin have officially achieved a At Revere, Sophia and Nicho- Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer perfect attendance record at each las expanded their commitments, of their schools, first at Palisades enrolling in honors programs, to manage their time, keep their day, then things won’t seem over- their careers and family,” Arvin Charter Elementary School, then at Scouts and tennis. When they commitments and show up no whelming,” Sophia offered any and Lafia said. Paul Revere Charter Middle School reached Pali High, the twins took matter what. student who was thinking about Wrapping up her senior year and finally, finishing up at Palisades on additional challenging courses “Over 13 years, they learned going for perfect attendance. during the COVID-19 pandemic, Charter High School before the two (including 11 APs and Calculus at how important their attendance and Nicholas suggested trying to Sophia shared that the end of the head off to Berkeley this fall. UCLA), played varsity tennis all responsibility was to their schools find something to look forward to year has been difficult learning Nicholas shared with the Pal- four years, and made the ranks of financially to keep the programs every day, whether it is a certain online for some classes, but that isadian-Post that making perfect Girl Scout Gold and Eagle Scout. going for all,” the parents said. class, sport, club, music or friends. she was well prepared by teachers attendance made him feel good “They would not have thought Hard work paid off: Sophia Arvin and Lafia agreed: “Don’t to be able to continue the work on and accomplished. of missing a day of school,” Chris and Nicholas were both accepted think about the 2,340 days. Stay in her own. “Before I knew it, the 13 years shared about their commitment at at UC Berkeley, UCLA and UCSD the moment and take it day by day. Nicholas agreed with Sophia, had passed,” Sophia added. “The this point, “they knew they need- for engineering programs, select- Reinforce healthy family habits.” adding that he missed his friends time just passes quickly. It is cool to ed to stay ahead with a challenging ing Berkeley as the school they They touched on the impor- and senior events this semester. think about all the days of school.” course load in order to earn accep- would attend. tance of keeping routines, as well “I am looking forward to The twins’ goal started at Pali tance into a top public university “The goal is attainable,” Nich- as emphasizing learning and how meeting the students in the EECS Elementary when Principal Joan engineering school.” olas said, “and it sets you up for much a student misses when they Department at the UC Berkeley Ingle asked children and parents The twin’s mother, Monique the discipline needed to succeed in skip school. School of Engineering and en- to attend school as long as they Lafia, and Arvin shared they be- accomplishing your goals.” “In the end, the commitment joying the university’s campus,” were not ill. lieve having them attend school “My advice is to not look at will instill strong values, to con- Nicholas shared about his next ac- The school would lose $35 per each day helped them learn how the big picture and take it day by tinue in college, their community, ademic year. Graduating Revere in 2016

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have actually leased so far this A Detailed Look After year, averaging $8,000 per month. It may be interesting to ob- Palisades Leasing Market serve that these patterns are not Nearly Three COVID Months the same in many other areas of the country and even in several By Michael Edlen dicator we are closely watching is areas of the Westside. Those lo- Is Taking Front Stage Special to the Palisadian-Post the number of new escrows being cations where average prices are opened each month, which dipped not as high are often experiencing By MICHAEL EDLEN on Mount Holyoke, which sold for ing from a 3,800-square-foot lot he year 2020 began with re- from 31 in March down to nine in multiple offers and the inventory Special to the Palisadian-Post $1.56 million. The highest sale so on Castellammare being offered at markable underlying strength May. levels are not as favorable to buy- far this year was a four-bedroom, $1,295,000 to $8 million for three Tthat appeared to be unstoppable A detailed analysis reveals that ers at this time. s of May 31, there were 93 five-bath on Turquesa in the Mar- parcels totaling 64,000 square feet for at least several months. Low the Palisades market is quite dif- Political events, progress in single-family Palisades resi- quez area, which sold for $12.3 on Marquette. Three lots have sold interest rates fueled the ability ferent for homes selling above $3 resolving more issues related to Adences listed in the Multiple List- million. so far this year. for increasing numbers of buyers million, which is nearly the mid- the coronavirus and the economic ing Service, which is 11% lower There are now 26 condomini- There are currently 101 avail- to enter the market and for oth- point of the overall market, ver- health of our country will all deter- than at the end of May 2019. So ums/townhouses on the market able leases, which is a 74% increase ers to upgrade their lifestyle by sus those selling below that level. mine the timing of the real estate far this year, 63 Palisades homes (including four not-yet-completed in the Palisades. They range from trading up. Everything changed Specifically, based on the sales so market recovery. However, many have sold (despite the coronavirus new units on Tramonto Drive). a one-bedroom, one-bath on Sun- dramatically by the end of March, far this year, there is now only a economists project this will occur pandemic), which is 9% higher than They range from one-bedroom, set asking $3,200 per month to a of course, and many people felt four-month level of inventory for beginning by the fourth quarter of this time last year. However, there one-bath on Sunset offered at six-bedroom, 18-bath home on San that there would be absolutely sale below $3 million, which, in this year. are now only 17 homes in escrow $649,000 to a three-bedroom, Onofre asking $350,000 per month no real estate activity during the theory, indicates a “seller’s mar- As long as interest rates remain in the Palisades, which is a 56% four-bath townhome on Tramonto (that is not a typo). COVID-19 pandemic. ket.” Above the $3 million range, near 50-year lows, such a recovery decrease over the same period last for $5.3 million. There have been 50 leases so Our team had predicted that it would take about 11 months to could well occur once the level of year, and only three of these entered Five condos are currently in es- far this year, down 51% from this the global virus situation would sell the existing inventory, which confidence improves as the world escrow in May. crow (including two of the Tramon- period last year. The highest lease have a serious impact on real es- in theory is a strong “buyer’s mar- begins to gradually heal. Although the median sale price to in-process units). There have so far this year was an eight-bed- tate sales here for about three ket” in the Palisades. ($3.2 million) is up by 4% over this been 24 condo sales so far this year. room, 13-bath on Rivas Canyon months, based on the experiences One aspect of the rapid sales Michael and his team are still time last year, the average price The lowest was a two-bedroom, for $60,000 per month and the in other countries. Thus, we antic- market deterioration is a corre- quite active in providing full real per square foot ($1,112) is down two-bath on Sunset, which sold lowest was $3,300 per month for ipated that around mid-June, the sponding increase in the number estate services to their clients, al- by 7%. for $795,000, and the highest was a one-bedroom, one-bath on Sun- sales might begin to recover. of local homes available for lease, though with significantly different The lowest-priced available a three-bedroom, three-bath town- set. The median lease/sale price Due to the unexpected social which is 74% higher than at this safety and communication methods. home is a three-bedroom, three-bath home on Palisades Drive, which was $7,750 per month, which is unrest around the country, it is dif- time last year. There are now 96 Feel free to contact Michael with on Michael Lane at $1,949,000. sold for $1,919,000. The median slightly down from a year ago. ficult to speculate when that recov- homes for lease, asking an average any real estate questions or con- The highest-priced property is a condo sales price is $1,083,000, ery might begin. One leading in- of $10,000 per month. Fifty-six cerns: [email protected]. seven-bedroom, 12-bath on Paseo which is down 8% from this time Michael Edlen, an agent with Miramar, asking $18,499,000. last year. Coldwell Banker, has been keep- The lowest sale price so far this There are currently only seven ing statistics on Pacific Palisades Pacific Palisades Home Sales year was a four-bedroom, four-bath pieces of raw land available, rang- housing prices for the last 33 years.

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24 Pages Thursday, July 12, 2018 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Parade Makes 70th Run Heat Wave Harnesses Pacific Number Median Price per Average # Active as Palisades By TRILBY BERESFORD factors to consider,” he said, add- Reporter ing that “sturdy shoes” make a huge difference. Year corching temperatures were He advised people who are reported all across Southern intent on hiking in Temescal to SCalifornia over the weekend, con- plan accordingly by going early tinuing through the start of the in the morning, before the tem- week. perature soars. The National Weather Service A vegetation fire also oc- Sold Sales Price Square Foot D.O.M. of May 31st listed new daily record highs on curred on Saturday, July 7, at Al- July 6 and 7, such as 117 degrees mar Avenue in El Medio Bluffs. in Woodland Hills and Van Nuys. Bastman reported that LAFD Sta- Weather Specialist Stuart tion 69 responded, and “54 fire- Seto from the National Weather fighters contained a quarter-acre Service told the Palisadian-Post of light to medium grass in 25 that hot weather records also con- minutes.” cern low temperatures—meaning As the threat of brush fires that overnight low temperatures increases, Jeff Escalante and his have been unusually hot. team at LAFD Station 69 are Palisadians are often affect- working to clear brush from vul- ed by the summer heat by way of nerable areas. their favorite pastime: hiking. According to City News Ser- A hiker was rescued from vice, the Los Angeles Department Temescal Canyon Park in Pacific of Water and Power dealt with Palisades on the morning of Fri- numerous power outages over day, July 6. The high was 103 de- the weekend—caused by the un- grees that day. precedented demand on cooling Los Angeles Fire Department systems. Honorary Co-Mayors Billy Crystal and Janice Goldfinger greet the town from their float. Photos by Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer Station 69 responded to a call “DWP said Saturday’s power from a 63-year-old man with an demand was the second-highest 2020 63 $3,200,000 $1,112 64 93 By MICHAEL AUSHENKER United Methodist Church of Pacif- “unspecified medical complaint.” of any weekend day in the city’s Contributing Writer ic Palisades He was hoisted by Air Operations history, with peak use exceeding “It’s beautiful here,” Allen and transported to a local hospital 5,700 megawatts.” rom waterworks to fireworks, said. “There’s a wonderful sense in fair condition. They advise, “judicious use Pacific Palisades celebrated of community. It’s part of LA but Another hiker, this time a of air conditioning, and use of Fwell on Independence Day, an- it has a great [small-town feel] with 35-year-old female, was rescued drapes, curtains and blinds to keep chored by the annual Palisades Pa- strong traditions.” on Saturday, July 7, at 1:02 p.m. sunlight and heat out of rooms.” rade and an evening concert lineup Indeed, parade donor Don de LAFD spokesperson Amy Bast- To escape the heat when out at the baseball field at Palisades Brier confirmed that at the VIP man confirmed to thePost that the and about, all LA branch libraries Charter High School. lunch, where he added that he loves reason was due to “heat distress.” and recreation centers operate as This year, the parade celebrat- the July 4th holiday for “the parade Captain Tommy Kitahata designated “cooling centers.” To ed seven decades with the theme and the fun day in the community.” from LAFD Station 69 told the determine their location, call 211. “70 Years of Cheers!” “It honors the military, the Post that the woman was hiking The city of Los Angeles Emer- Like clockwork, as they have neighbors,” continued de Brier, with three other people, which is gency Management Department been doing for 30 years, members who has financially supported the much preferred than going alone, offers tips to “Beat the Heat” this of Carey Peck Skydiving Team— parade for a decade now. though the group was in the park summer, including how to recog- led by Tom Falzone (Pali High Street and wrapping around Toyo- Simon said. Later that evening, as Pali- at the hottest part of the day. nize symptoms of heat exhaustion 2019 Class of ’79)—touched down near pa Street toward its conclusion. “I love the community feel- sades Uplifters performed on the Kitahata recognized that Te- and the importance of staying hy- 58 $3,065,000 $1,200 50 104 the big “X” on the ground at Sun- As is tradition, the parade fea- ing,” Arpi added. “You don’t see main stage at the Pali High base- mescal Canyon Park remains fa- drated. set Boulevard and Swarthmore tured a succession of visual treats, this anywhere, people preparing ball stadium, Crystal, in a black vorable to hikers all year round They also emphasized that Avenue to signal the big launch of both new and familiar, including for the parade three days ahead of sweater and matching beret, told because of the easy access and children or pets must never be left the parade. floats with the Patriotic Pups, The- time.” the Post that he hopes the exam- available parking, though many alone in a hot vehicle, “not even Unlike last year’s gray day, the atre Palisades, Palisades P.R.I.D.E. In the grandstand, talent man- ple set by him and wife/Honorary people are “ill-prepared” as far for one minute,” because “tem- sunshine worked in harmony with and Caruso. ager Larry Hummel of Beverly Co-Mayor Janice Goldfinger takes as carrying enough water and peratures inside a car can quickly the splashy opening. However, the Parade highlights included an Hills brought his wife and 9-year- off. wearing suitable clothing for the skyrocket to deadly levels.” To parachutists found the touchdown army’s worth of Colonial Ameri- old son to see their first Palisades “Everybody should do that,” activity. see the full list, visit lacity.org. windier than in previous years. can Minutemen, the colorful Lan parade, during which the current he said of their custom float. “The “Hydration, lightweight In addition, LAFD paramed- “The winds were a bit squirrel- Nartthasin Thai Dance Group LA, honorary co-mayors made quite parade should grow and grow each clothing [breathable fabrics] and ics stress hot weather safety tips ly,” skydiver Mary Tortomasi told as well as myriad marching bands the impression. year with homemade floats.” planning for the weather are key at lafd.org. the Palisadian-Post. “You have to from high school and middle “What better way to celebrate get upwinded.” school from communities such as the Fourth of July than watching For more on the daytime fes- Once the skydiving trio— Norwalk and Downey. Billy Crystal dressed as George tivities of Fourth of July, see Page which also included Rich Picciril- From the sidelines, neighbors, Washington crossing Sunset Bou- 3; Palisades Rocks the Fourth Anine Bing Expands li—landed, the parade launched including Dr. Simon Simonian, levard?” Hummel said. coverage, Page 9; and race cov- up Via De La Paz and curled onto esteemed medical scientist who Senator Ben Allen, who rep- erage on Page 5. For a selection Sunset Boulevard, where it strut- helped eradicate smallpox, and resents Pacific Palisades, brought of additional photos captured to Palisades Village ted across the heart of The Village wife Arpi, took in the parade. his parents to the VIP luncheon, by Rich Schmitt, visit vimeo. before going south on Drummond “I like the whole atmosphere,” held, as always, at the Community com/278945076. By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief

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By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief Photo courtesy of RE/MAX One cademy Award-nominated Aproducer Jason Blum recent- Reggie Bush Sells Pacific ly purchased a $14.3 million Frank Gehry-designed home in Pacific Palisades, according to Variety. Palisades Home for $7.4 Million The Rustic Canyon home boasts an extensive history: In the By JENNIKA INGRAM due to a thorough revamp in the kitchen and dining area. late 1970s, filmmaker John Whit- Reporter ’90s and added renovations since. In 2019, Fox Sports hired ney asked Gehry to design a resi- The two-story home combines Bush, 35, as a college football stu- dential compound that featured “a Photos courtesy of Realtor.com ormer Palisadian and American glass, stone and polished wood to dio analyst joining former USC series of separate but visually re- football running back Reggie encapsulate a tranquil modern min- teammate Matt Leinart and others. lated structures,” Variety reports. The six-bedroom, eight-and- with fireplaces, an outdoor -cine FBush and his wife, Lilit Avagyan, imalist appeal along with panoram- The former running back “The finished project, completed a-half-bathroom estate, with a ma with built-in projector, lawn, sold their Marquez Knolls home ic ocean views and a harmonious played college football for the Tro- in 1981, was one of Gehry’s ear- two-bedroom guest house, is de- heated pool and spa, and medita- for $7.38 million after nearly one transition between the indoor and jans at the University of Southern liest works and became known– scribed as “wondrously secluded” tion platform. year on the market at different price outdoor living areas. California. In 2005, Bush earned somewhat unimaginatively—as as it is situated at the end of a cul- Cindy Ambuehl of Compass points, multiple sources reported. The L-shaped house boasts a All-American honors and won the the John Whitney Residence, or de-sac and behind a long drive- and Blair Chang of The Agency Initially listed for $9.99 million living room with blackout blinds Heisman Trophy (later forfeited). alternatively as House for a Film- way. The main residence boasts held the listing, as Eric Lavey of last year and then re-marketed at that converts the space into a home In the 2006 NFL draft, Bush maker.” 5,164 square feet and the guest The Agency represented Blum. a reduced price, the property was theater. There’s a dining room, an was drafted by the New Orleans By the end of the ’80s, Whit- house 2,000 square feet. Through Blumhouse Pro- sold for $400,000 less than the office, a separate gym, as well as a Saints second overall. In 2008 he ney enlisted architect Mark Mack “Beyond a tranquil courtyard, ductions, Blum is responsible for original purchase price six years kitchen with skylights containing a was first-team All-Pro selection to remodel the home, combining doors open to the impeccably launching the “Insidious,” “Para- later. wide island/bar opening to a family with New Orleans. the formerly separate structures scaled main house, replete with normal Activity” and “The Purge” After buying the home in 2014, room. Before retiring from football into one large home, having been soaring, exposed beam ceilings, movie franchises. Blum also pro- the couple lived in the Palisades for The master bedroom has a pri- in 2017, Bush also played for the sold several times since then. polished concrete floors, a two-sto- duced “Whiplash,” “Sinister” nearly five years before moving to vate, wrap-around terrace, fireplace Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, In 2009, the owner of the home ry gallery and vaulted skylights that and the 2018 remake of “Hallow- Encino in 2019, according to Va- and spa-like bathroom with double San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo at the time paid $2.2 million for bathe the interiors in natural light,” een”—featuring fellow Palisadian riety. sinks. Bills. His professional career lasted the home next door, rebuilding it according to the listing. Jamie Lee Curtis. The lavish home has five bed- The yard provides a full spread 11 years. as a guesthouse and combining the Multi-leveled living spaces Two other Blum films, “Split” rooms and six bathrooms, with of outdoor features with an infini- Jordan Cohen of RE/MAX lots, according to Variety. He then are designed for entertaining, and and “Get Out,” grossed more than an interior space of almost 7,500 ty-edge swimming pool and spa, a One was the listing agent. Patricia put it on the market in fall 2018 for several rooms open to the home’s $500 million at the box office, ac- square feet. Originally built in deck and lounge area with a fire pit, Spencer of Compass represented $18.5 million, where it remained outdoor entertaining area, which cording to Variety, launching on a 1965, the home has transformed a built-in barbecue, and an outdoor the buyer. until Blum’s recent purchase. has two separate seating areas combined budget of $13.5 million.

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1118 3rd st #603 offered at $2,095,000 Santa Monica Renovated top to bottom in one of Santa Monica’s most coveted buildings, this ocean- sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Sellers will entertain and respond to all offers within this range. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information. accuracy verify the information. of that to independently is advised Buyer range. to all offers within this or MLS. respond Sellers will entertain and by broker and will not be verified sources 661 MORENO AVE + 555 26TH ST, BRNTWD 734 24TH ST, SANTA MONICA view penthouse unit has been Land • $7,949,000 5BD/5½BA • $6,850,000 extensively remodeled to the David Offer, 310.820.9341 Denise Simon, 310.230.3724 highest quality. its premier location LIC# 01150357 LIC# 01435704 is just seconds from third Street Promenade, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel, and some of the city’s best shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. this immaculate, designer-done 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is ideal for the most discerning clientele. it makes the perfect full-time beach residence or pied-à-terre. Enjoy one of the best lifestyles that L.a. has to offer while soaking in the ocean breeze on your balcony. With an a+ location, this impeccably done condo is one that must be seen to be appreciated.

950 KAGAWA ST, PACIFIC PALISADES 12725 W SUNSET BL, BRENTWOOD ©2020 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various from is obtained Information property. of features and conditions, accuracy data including measurements, of all guarantee LLC and BHHSCP do not Affiliates LLC. BHH of BHH Affiliates HomeServices system is a member of the franchise Properties (BHHSCP) California Hathaway ©2020 Berkshire 6BD/8BA • $6,650,000 5BD/5BA • $6,495,000 Jody Fine Monica iris antola Katy Kreitler, 310.230.3708 Nancy Sanborn, 310.777.2858 310.230.3770 310.230.3755 LIC# 00512845 LIC# 00771096 [email protected] [email protected] JodyFineEstates.com JodyFineEstates.com CalBRE #0091673 CalBRE #01826288 @BHHSCALIFORNIA ©2019 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. CalBRE 00916736 Page 20 Palisadian-Post June 11, 2020 Major Increase in Home Showings a Very Promising Sign

By MAX MARGULEAS This is a promising statistic and is Special to the Palisadian-Post indicative of how the market will return once COVID-19 slows. As of the end of ith the unprecedented COVID-19 May, showings are actually up 3% com- pandemic sweeping throughout pared to the same time last year. Wthe world and instilling anxiety in many, If you look specifically at Califor- the Westside real estate market, like nia’s statistics, you see from the chart most industries, was initially shaken. below that the bottom of the curve was After a few trials and tribulations enact- on March 28, 2020, where showings ed by the state, open houses were forced were down a whopping 68% from the to be on pause, while private showings previous year. California is currently were eventually allowed with proper so- within 1% of the same number of show- cial distancing rules. ings as we were a year ago. After the recent guidelines were We have seen this same trend in the enforced, agents were asked to quickly Palisades with a noticeable increase in adapt to these swift changes. There has showings the past few weeks. It has not been an immense increase in virtual 3D been uncommon for our team to have 10 tours and showings to make up for the showings scheduled in one day, which is losses followed by the open house ban. a promising sign that the market is head- The new addition of virtual 3D tours ing in the right direction. will continue to be heavily implemented Even more profound is the jump in the future, even once the pandemic given the last two weeks in California, begins to slow down. After seeing an in- as the data shows an increase of 40% in crease in popularity of virtual showings, showings. in-person showings are now occurring While global financial markets were with serious home buyers. Special forms significantly impacted in the beginning (PEAD FORM) must be signed by all of the outbreak, residential real estate individuals entering the home, masks has remained resilient. As of April, the and gloves are required, and social dis- median U.S. house price rose 8% year tancing must take place. on year to hit $280,600. Real estate con- ShowingTime is the leading market tinues to rank as the top investment pick stats and showing management technol- for the majority of Americans (35%), ogy provider to the residential real estate ahead of stocks and bonds (21%), sav- industry. They provide data points rep- ings accounts (17%) and gold (16%). resenting a rolling weekly average for If the upward trend seems to follow, all real estate showings compared to the we will be in for a strong last finish of same time last year. 2020. From their graph showing data for all of North America, you will see that at the Max Marguleas is a sales partner bottom, the curve on April 12 of this year with Amalfi Estates, which has sold $1.4 compared to last year saw a decrease in billion in properties and was selected by showings by 48%. If you were to look at the WSJ as one of the top 60 agents in the data for year-over-year showing ac- the country out of one million agents. tivity up until mid-March of 2020, you If you are thinking of buying a home or would see that the activity was higher selling your own, contact Max at 310- nationwide compared to that of 2019. 383-6141 or [email protected]. Courtesy of Amalfi Estates

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