Woman Dies in Palisades Crash | Pacific Palisades
First responders were called to the 17400 block of West Sunset Boulevard on Saturday, April 8, at 12:45 a.m. after a vehicle driving south on Pacific Coast Highway “slammed into a group of pedestrians and vehicles parked on the shoulder,” according to Los Angeles Fire Department Spokesperson Nicholas Prange said.
The impact of the crash sent two vehicles over the roadside cliff. One landed upside down and the other hit the water, according to CBS News. One person died at the scene, while one person was taken to the hospital and five others were in fair/moderate condition, according to Prange.
The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office later identified 32-year-old Ashleigh Lawrence, a resident of Los Angeles, as the person who died. A 21-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
City News Service contributed to this report.
—LILY TINOCO
Judged Art Show | Palisades Branch Library
Pacific Palisades Art Association will host a Judged Art Show on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palisades Branch Library.
“All artwork, regardless of medium, will be accepted,” according to PPAA.
There is a 12 p.m. deadline to submit artwork the day of the show, as well as a cost of $10 per item. For more information, email palisadesart@gmail.com.
—SARAH SHMERLING
PPTFH Community Meeting | Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness will host an online community meeting Monday, April 24, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on the topic of “Homelessness: Today’s Status and Beyond,” with distinguished speaker Councilmember Traci Park.
“[Park’s] vision is to work to implement urgent and compassionate solutions that move people off the streets and into safe settings,” PPTFH shared ahead of the meeting. “She has pledged to keep CD 11 safe, so families can safely visit local parks, beaches and libraries. She supports data-driven practices linked to measurable and successful outcomes.”
To be discussed are LA Mayor Karen Bass’ plans for addressing homelessness, how Park is working with Bass and Park’s approach to neighborhood issues, including the Venice Bridge Home and Westchester Park, according to PPTFH.
For more information or to sign up to receive the Zoom link, visit palisadeshomeless.org.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Work Party | The Village
Palisades Village Green is hosting a “work party” on Friday, April 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. to clean-up the privately owned park, located across from Noah’s Bagel in The Village, and supported by volunteers and community members.
Participants are welcome to join, with Village Green providing gloves, rakes, brooms—and “good cheer.”
—SARAH SHMERLING
Upcoming events | Palisades Branch Library
Palisades Branch Library will host a series of upcoming events, including an Adult Painting Class and Mysterious Book Club.
Artist Martha Meade will teach how to paint with acrylics on canvas during the Adult Painting Class on Saturday, April 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Space is limited, so participants can RSVP to 310-459-2754.
The Mysterious Book Club will meet on Tuesday, April 18, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss “Whose Body” by Dorothy L. Sayers. “Ever-popular performers,” the UCLA Gluck Vocal Ensemble, return with a program that includes music from Mozart, Strauss, Bernstein and Sondheim on Saturday, April 21, at 1 p.m.
—SARAH SHMERLING
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