Palisades News: Jul 28 - Aug 31, 2023

Honorary Mayor of Pacific Palisades to Get Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Levy Is One of Nine Members Who Were Named in the Television Category

By Zach Armstrong

Eugene Levy, the honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades, was announced as one of many in the 2024 Hollywood Walk of Fame class. Entertainment professionals working in the

categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio, Recording, and Sports Entertainment were honored in the class. Levy is one of nine members who were named in the television category. Others included Ken Jeong, Mario Lopez, Jim Nantz, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Michael Schur, Kerry Washington, and Raúl De Molina and Lili Estefan.

Dates have not been scheduled for the ceremonies. Star ceremonies are often announced ten days before dedication on the official website www.walkoffame.com, according to the organization’s announcement.

LAFD Airlift Two Hikers in Pacific Palisades Within Two Weeks

The Stranded Hikers Were Both Men Who Suffered Medical Distress and Other Injuries

By Zach Armstrong

In an eleven-day period, crews from the Los Angeles Fire Department conducted two airlift operations in the Pacific Palisades area to rescue stranded hikers.

On July 20, the Los Angeles Fire Department conducted a hoist operation to rescue an 80-year-old hiker in the Pacific Palisades region, My News LA reported. The incident unfolded in the 1500 block of Bienveneda Avenue, situated north of Sunset Boulevard, at approximately 2:55 p.m.

The rescue operation was initiated following a report of the hiker experiencing “moderate medical distress,”. In response to the distress call, LAFD air fire crews located the stranded man and commenced preparations for a hoist operation to facilitate his transportation to the hospital.

Details regarding the exact nature of

the hiker’s distress were not immediately available.

Less than two weeks earlier, a man who suffered a non-life threatening injury was airlifted from a trail north of Will Rogers State Historic Park.

The injured hiker, aged 64, was airlifted due to being in a remote location approximately

one mile north of Inspiration Point on the Backbone Trail. Firefighters were dispatched to the area following a 911 call received around 1:19 p.m. on July 9. The LAFD reported that the man was lifted onto a helicopter and transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Malibu Resident Defrauded Investors of $3M to Pay For His Rent He Utilized This to Cover His Exorbitant Monthly Rent of $16,000

The U.S. Department of Justice revealed that a former Malibu resident has confessed in court to defrauding multiple investors out of $3 million, which he utilized to cover his exorbitant monthly rent of $16,000 in Malibu, Patch reported.

Frank Harold Rosenthal, aged 48 and presently residing in New York City, pleaded guilty on Friday to two counts of wire fraud in federal court in Los Angeles, as confirmed by the DOJ. According to prosecutors, Rosenthal acknowledged that he enticed investors by falsely asserting that his connections within Goldman Sachs provided him exclusive access to discounted shares of Alibaba before the renowned Chinese ecommerce company’s initial public offering, Patch reported.

Prosecutors further allege that Rosenthal engaged the services of an intermediary, David Kunkle, through deceptive representations and exerted pressure on Kunkle to procure funds from his own relatives and acquaintances.

Rosenthal could potentially face a maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison. His sentencing is scheduled for October, when he will return to court.

Shark Tank Investor Shows off $1M Mobile Home in Pacific Palisades

Video of Corcoran’s Palisades Home Has Garnered Significant Attention

Multi-millionaire Barbara Corcoran, owner of a $15 million New York penthouse, recently disclosed her preference for residing in a nearly $1 million mobile home located within a luxurious trailer park in Pacific Palisades, Daily Mail reported.

The 74-year-old Shark Tank investor granted TikTok star Caleb Simpson, 31, an exclusive tour of her double-wide mobile home situated in Pacific Palisades. Simpson, known for his viral video series that explores unique living spaces in New York City and worldwide, captured Corcoran’s intriguing lifestyle.

Having previously featured Corcoran showcasing her Manhattan apartment almost a year ago while taking out her trash, Simpson caught up with her once again for an inside look at her mobile home abode.

The property’s exterior has a cream siding, blue shutters, and wooded steps. The interior includes floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a terrace overlooking the Pacific ocean.

The video of Corcoran’s Palisades mobile home has garnered significant attention, with viewers captivated by Corcoran’s choice to opt for a mobile home lifestyle despite her substantial wealth.

This Is the Most Expensive

Item on Porta Via’s Menu

The Menu Is Highlighted by Baked Goods, Sandwiches, Fish and Meats. What Item Is the Most Costly?

By Zach Armstrong

Porta Via Palisades, the second eatery of Peter Garland serving breakfast, lunch and dinner at Palisades Village, opened its doors in September of 2018. A highend restaurant, its menu is highlighted by fresh baked goods, omelets, juices and smoothies, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, fish, meats and side dishes.

For those who haven’t gotten a chance to peek at the menu, you might be wondering how much a customer could spend at the Pacific Palisades eatery.

Costing customers a total of $55, Porta Via’s Grass Fed Filet Mignon is the most expensive item on the restaurant’s menu. According to its website, the item lists under its “House Specialties” and consists of broccolini, french fries and green peppercorn sauce.

The restaurant’s menu consists of its Lunch and Dinner options such as appetizers, salads, pastas and sandwiches along with its Weekend Brunch options such as juice bar options, coffee & tea options. It is located at 1063 N Swarthmore Avenue. It is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Media Software CEO Puts Palisades Property on Market

Ross McCray Listed His Previous Property at Nearly $8 Million

VideoAmp CEO Ross McCray has upgraded living arrangements, transitioning from a modern farmhouse-style residence in Pacific Palisades to a Spanish-style villa located in Brentwood’s horse-friendly Sullivan Canyon community, Dirt.com.

McCray listed his previous property at nearly $8 million, while the new residence was initially offered at $16.5 million, Dirt reported. Spanning over 10,300 square feet, his new two-story villa encompasses six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Built in 2007, the home has undergone extensive modern upgrades and is situated on approximately two-thirds of an acre, conveniently located near the Sullivan Canyon riding ring and Santa Monica Mountain trails.

Nestled behind walls and wooden gates,

Local Politicians to Attend Palisades Group’s Garden Party

the stucco and terracotta-roofed structure is described as a “Montecito-style equestrian estate” in the listing, Dirt reported. A walkway leads to the front door, featuring wide steps and a double-height entry foyer adorned with a curving mosaictiled staircase. The foyer seamlessly transitions into a grand formal living room characterized by soaring ceilings, clerestory windows, balconies, a majestic fireplace, and French doors that open up to the outdoors.

Renowned for his work in measuring advertising currency for major media conglomerates such as The Walt Disney Co. and Warner Bros. Discovery, Ross McCray has recently achieved a significant milestone with his data platform, VideoAmp. The platform has secured a 10-year deal with Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, further solidifying McCray’s success as the CEO.

Five local officials will attend

By Zach Armstrong

The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club will hold its 2023 Garden Party Aug. 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at a home in the Riviera.

Attendees will get a chance to hear from and ask questions to elected officials including Rep. Brad Sherman, Assemblymember

Jacqui Irwin, Supervisor District 3 Lindsey Horvath, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto and City Councilmember Traci Park. Guests can enjoy food and drinks while perusing merchandise and t-shirts themed with current political issues and retro items. Ticket prices are as follows: $75 for a single attendee and $140 for two attendees. Virtual attendance costs $35. Students can attend for $50 in person or $25 for virtual. For more information or registration, go to https://www.palisadesdemclub. org/2023_garden_party.

Former Disney CEO Puts Malibu Estate on Market

Designed by Architect Robert Am Stern, the Estate Sits On Five Acres

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has listed his expansive Malibu estate for sale at the price of $195 million, Patch reported.

The property, situated at 33550 Pacific Coast Hwy, covers 25,025 square feet. This home encompasses 16 bedrooms and 22 bathrooms. The estate showcases unique amenities such as an underground tunnel, connecting the pool area to a spacious movie theater.

Designed by renowned architect Robert AM Stern, the estate is set on approximately five acres in one of the most picturesque coves in the world. The architectural style draws inspiration from old estates in Provence, Tuscany, and Spain. The stone-covered structures boast antique terra-cotta roofs, blending with the lush gardens and inviting courtyards.

Nine distinct structures can be found, including a gym, beach cottage, guest houses, office space, and an underground tunnel leading from the pool to a large movie theater. A separate elevator provides access to the beach.

The construction of the estate spanned over four decades.

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Hosts Sixth Sense in Beverly Hills

By Susan Payne

This August, spiritual leader, humanitarian and peacemaker Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is making a visit to Beverly Hills after 20 years as part of the Sixth Sense event, a special evening of meditation, wisdom and personal transformation at the Beverly Hilton.

Gurudev is a realized master and globally renowned humanitarian. He is recognized as a leading figure in contemporary meditation and celebrated for creating evidence-based techniques that cultivate sustainable joy and peace in daily life.

Forty-two years ago, Gurudev founded the international, nonprofit humanitarian organization, the Art of Living Foundation. In his dedication to the service of others, the nonprofit has become a movement that has inspired a wave of transformation in 180 countries, touching the lives of more than 500 million and generating a global network of volunteers and instructors.

Gurudev has mediated and progressed negotiations for peace in conflict-stricken areas such as Sri Lanka, Iraq, Venezuela, and

Colombia, where he is credited for playing a central role in ending the violent 52-year conflict between FARC and the Colombian government. He has received 39 governmental awards, including the highest civilian awards from several nations. Twenty-four universities have awarded him honorary doctorates for his peace-keeping and humanitarian efforts.

Gurudev’s vision for societal transformation begins with the individual. Art of Living’s flagship SKY Breath Meditation workshop is backed by more than 100 independent scientific studies and is being practiced by millions worldwide. Gurudev’s techniques have also empowered and rehabilitated hundreds of thousands of prison inmates, military veterans, refugees, and front-line healthcare workers globally.

Across the United States, Gurudev has a number of Sixth Sense events planned for the rest of August, in addition to a rare opportunity to learn SKY Breath Meditation in his presence in Los Angeles on August 11-13th.

“We are made up of body, mind, and spirit. The body needs amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, minerals. Similarly, what

does the mind need? It needs happiness, love, creativity; all this is part of spirituality. Creativity, enthusiasm, respect, love, joy, happiness; don’t you want this? Anything that brings you closer to yourself, that uplifts your spirit, that makes you feel one with everybody is spirituality,” Gurudev says in the Art of Living Q&A.

To see Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in

person, register for Sixth Sense, a special evening of meditation and wisdom, at the Beverly Hilton, International Ballroom, Los Angeles, on Thursday, August 10th, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tickets for Sixth Sense range from $50 to $500 and can be purchased here. For any queries, you can reach out to Art of Living at lacenter@artofliving.org or at 310-820 9429.

This is Palisadians Favorite Local Celebrity (Poll Results)

We Asked Readers Who Their Favorite Local Celebrity in Pacific Palisades

By Zach Armstrong

We asked our readers who their favorite local celebrity is in the Pacific Palisades area. The neighborhood region of Los Angeles is known for its luxurious homes, convenient access to the beach and being the home of many notable celebrities.

Here is what our readers said.

Favorite Celebrity – Tom Hanks (39% of respondents)

Second Favorite – Jennifer Garner (36% of respondents)

Third Favorite – Bill Hader (12% of respondents)

Fourth Favorite – Eugene Levy (12% of respondents)

Rosanna Arquette

Crashes in

Busy Malibu Shopping Area

The Actress Was Taken to a Nearby Hospital

According to a report from Globe Echo, Rosanna Arquette was observed driving through Point Dume Village in Malibu, California on Tuesday, as stated by the local sheriff’s department.

It was verified that the 63-year-old actress was taken to a nearby hospital as a precautionary measure. Malibu/Lost Hill’s sheriffs Deputy Navarro commented that it seemed she may have lost control of her vehicle. Despite the incident, Arquette did not appear to sustain any injuries while driving through the Malibu shopping center on Tuesday.

At the time of reporting, Arquette’s representatives had not provided an immediate response.

Adam Sandler Double Feature Series Takes Place at Bay Theater

Eight Movies Are Being Shown as Double Features

By Zach Armstrong

The Bay Theater is celebrating the legacy of Adam Sandler and his hilarious, classic films with double feature series taking place through Aug. 17.

The “Summer of Sander” will show the movies as double features as follows:

• July 21-27: That’s My Boy & You Don’t Mess With The Zohan

• July 28 – August 3: Funny People & Hustle

• August 4-10: Grown Ups & Hotel Transylvania

• August 11-17: Uncut Gems & PunchDrunk Love

For more information or tickets, go to https://www.baytheaterla.com/series.

Lauren Conrad Sells Pacific Palisades Mansion for $5M

The Five-Bedroom Home Received a White Paint Job

Lauren Conrad, alongside her husband William Tell, sold their Pacific Palisades mansion for $5 million, PopSugar reported. The couple originally purchased the 5,871-squarefoot Spanish mansion in 2015 for $4.4 million, and under Lauren’s interior decoration skills, the property underwent transformations.

The five-bedroom, six-bathroom home received a white paint job, exuding an open, beachy ambiance that mirrors LC’s signature style, PopSugar reported. The master

bathroom, boasting grand proportions, and a circular dressing room with French doors leading to a balcony surely left a lasting impression on the new buyers. The property, listed by Keller Williams’ Linda Ferrari and Main Beach Realty’s Cary Glenn, also featured a swimming pool complete with a waterslide.

Conrad is a TV star, as well as a fashion designer and author. In 2004, she made a name for herself starring in the reality television series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, which followed her and her friends’ lives in their hometown.

The mansion’s elegance and charm are captured in the photos showcasing the beautiful Pacific Palisades property.

$24M “Flight House” in Palisades Includes Temperature-Controlled Wine Enclosure and Powder Room

The Foyer Features an Accent Wall With Glass Globes Overhead

The Flight House, located in Palisades Riviera and designed by the renowned architect William Hefner, is on the market for just under $24 million.

Upon entering, the foyer features an accent wall with vertical lines and glass globes hanging overhead. The floor tiles in the foyer mimic the grain of wood. A powder room welcomes visitors with textured walls. The living room serves as the focal point, anchored by a fireplace, built-in seating and clerestory windows that invite natural light.

Adjacent to the living room, a wet bar provides ample space for entertaining guests. A temperature-controlled wine enclosure separates the open-concept formal dining area from the kitchen which is equipped with stainless-steel appliances including a Wolf cooktop with hood, features multiple prep spaces, built-ins, a butler’s station, a writing desk, and a spacious center island with a secondary prep sink and bar seating. Glossy cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a built-in breakfast nook complete the culinary center of the home.