LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reingoats

Thank you for covering the legendary Palisades event, Ho! Ho! Ho!

There are a few things I’d like to add. The three attending “reingoats” were Sir Sven, Astrid and Elsa, and they have become sought-after local celebrities. They have also been at Santa and Mrs. Claus’ side for two years in a row.

Unlike newcomer Tip Toe the Tortoise (not to take anything away from him), the reingoats images are often shared by the press, but they receive very little actual “ink.” So … HO HO HO … just thought you should know: they were born, rescued and raised in Pacific Palisades, by Jeaneen and Mika Fabbro, and they all deserve credit where it’s due.

Leslie Campbell

George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon

I hope that everyone in the Palisades will take a walk through our newest park: George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon. It’s finally open. After only six decades since the houses started sliding into the canyon, it’s completed: the drains, the fill, the grading for slope stabilization, the fire road and trails, and the seeding and planting.

Without the knowledge and persistence of extraordinary community leader George Wolfberg (1938-2020), this park might never have been finished. Thanks also go to a succession of community leaders, city agencies, and LA City Councilmembers Marvin Braude, Cindy Miscikowski, Bill Rosendahl and Mike Bonin.

The native plants and trees will grow up, and the native seeds sprayed on the slopes will become a beautiful landscape in a few months. You can access the park at the Palisades Recreation Center tennis gate (12’ fire road), at the NW baseball diamond gate (stairs) or at the Friends Street gate (5’ trail).

Experience the peace and quiet of the canyon. The park trails are DG and the fire road is a mix of soil and cement. Strollers can navigate, and dogs are welcome on leash. Please stay on the trails. The park is open sunrise to sunset. The mile-long park is more like state park trails, so dress for walking or hiking. This is a passive park, not for organized sports.

You see different views as you round the bends of the canyon, going down the gentle grade. Along the way, look at the interpretive signs explaining the flora and fauna, and some of the history of the canyon. The ocean view at the bottom of the park is beautiful in any light or season.

David Card
Landscape Designer
Pacific Palisades