Dear Neighbors, Friends & Fellow Democrats,
While we are disturbed by the number of Americans who decided to cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris this year, we remain encouraged by the enthusiasm and hard work performed by dedicated volunteers within our Malibu community and across the nation to help elect Democrats. The fight continues onward, and we are prepared to do our part to defend the inhabitants, institutions, and interests of the United States and our allies abroad.
This election cycle, over one hundred volunteers from Malibu hand-wrote over ten thousand postcards, called hundreds of thousands of voters, canvassed across neighboring battleground congressional districts and swing states to knock on many additional thousands of doors, and helped raise over one million dollars for Democratic candidates. Additionally, Malibu Democrats spent hundreds of hours speaking directly with voters and distributing voter registration forms and election information on Sundays at the Malibu Farmers Market.
Congratulations to Malibu’s U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (CA-32), California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (AD-42), our newly-elected U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Congressmember-elect George Whitesides (CA-27), and all other victorious candidates who voters entrusted with the great responsibility of representing our shared values and accomplishing our common goals. We look forward to continuing to work with Sen. Schiff, Rep. Sherman, Asm. Irwin, and our other elected officials to address ongoing local issues such as improving PCH and public safety, strengthening fire prevention and response, and protecting our environment and open spaces.
Locally, while county election officials will continue to count votes until the end of the month, Bruce Silverstein, Steve Uhring, and Haylynn Conrad currently lead the field of Malibu City Council candidates. We thank each of the candidates who participated in our Malibu Democratic Club forum in October, congratulate the to-be-certified winners, and trust that they will each do their best to serve Malibu. We also congratulate the committee supporting our local school facilities bond, Measure MM, which appears to have passed.
We extend our gratitude to President Joe Biden, California’s own Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and all of the Democratic candidates and grassroots volunteers across the country for their service and commitment to defending democracy. Faced against candidates promoting hate, division, and falsehoods, history will remember that Democrats stood on the side of justice, unity, and truth.
We especially thank our partners at Grassroots Democrats HQ and Westside Democratic HQ for all of the incredible work that they do, and for consistently supporting our volunteer efforts in Malibu.
If you are feeling afraid or vulnerable in the aftermath of this election for any reason, please know that we at the Malibu Democratic Club are here to foster community, support those at risk and in need, and provide information on other helpful resources and organizations.
We will continue to host monthly Board meetings and organize regular events throughout non-election years, and invite you to join the club or renew your annual membership to support our ongoing efforts to be of service while fighting to protect our democracy, our rights, and our freedoms. We will soon resume our monthly hikes and gatherings to more closely unite our Malibu Democratic community, and continue to send out periodic email updates highlighting upcoming events and other useful information.
We wish you joy over the final months of 2024 and during whichever holidays you choose to observe and celebrate.
In solidarity & with gratitude,
Gina Muscatel, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Hap Henry, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Marilyn Green, Volunteer Chair, Malibu Democratic Club
The Pacific Palisades July 4 Americanism Parade is one of the best and most fun July 4 parades in LA, and indeed, one of the best July 4 Parades in the nation.
It’s a joy to watch, the perfect way to celebrate July 4.
BUT EVEN BETTER! THIS YEAR YOU CAN BE IN THE PARADE!
The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club is one of the community groups walking in the Parade, and invites all Dems to walk with them in this years’ Pacific Palisades July 4 Parade. You can bring your children if they are able to do the walk – about 1.5 – 2.0 miles.
IF YOU WANT TO BE IN THE PACIFIC PALISADES PARADE WITH THE PACIFIC PALISADES DEMOCRATIC CLUB, YOU NEED TO RSVP asap. To RSVP: Click Here *** Please also be sure to read important Participant Information Below.****
Started in 1948, the Palisades Parade starts with skydivers, and has over 100 groups, including great marching bands from all over the country, equestrian units, celebrities, elected officials and many community groups, children, and one of the best groups, “The Patriotic Pups” (Palisadians dress up their dogs for July 4 to be in the “Patriotic Pups” section of the Parade.
QUESTIONS: 310-230-2084 • info@palisadesdemclub.org
More Info on July 4 Events in the Palisades: www.Palisades4th.com
DRESS CODE FOR PARADE PARTICIPANTS: Wear red, white &/or blue. OR you can wear the Pacific Palisades Democratic Club T-shirt. You can buy a PPDC T-shirt by emailing Info@PalisadesDemClub.org . Please specify your size(s) (XL, L, M, S). If still available, PPDC T-shirts can be bought when you arrive at the parade, but cash only and exact change will be needed ($ 25.) If you pick your t-shirt up at the Parade, women can wear tank tops, etc., and slip t-shirt over if desired
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Check the weather forecast on July 4 to see how hot it will be. Wear Comfortable Shoes. Bring Water, and Sunscreen and/or a Hat or Parasol.
NOTE FOR THOSE IN THE PARADE: The Pacific Palisades July 4 Americanism Parade is a celebration where all in the community come together to celebrate July 4 and the founding of our great nation. It’s a community, non-political, non-partisan event, where the community celebrates each other, our country and the holiday. The PPDC participates as part of the community. Rather than a protest march, this is a day of celebration. So issue or protest signs or T-shirts are not appropriate. This is a time when Dems can come together, have some fun, and celebrate the democracy that we were so lucky to inherit, and we will always fight to protect.
SCHEDULE FOR PARADE PARTICIPANTS
1:00 pm: Arrive and Park.
1:30 pm: Those walking in the parade with the PPDC are to meet at 1:30 pm at the intersection of Via de la Paz & De Paux
1:50 pm: Skydivers Begin Parade at Sunset & Drummond
2:00 pm: Parade Begins
4:00 pm: Estimated end of Parade
PACIFIC PALISADES JULY 4 STREET CLOSINGS
Morning from 4:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. (5K/10K route):
- La Cruz Drive from Swathmore Avenue to Sunset Blvd.
- Alma Real Drive, from La Cruz Drive to Altata Drive
- Corona Del Mar, from Altata Drive to Chautauqua Blvd.
- Toyopa Drive, from Corona Del Mar to W. Pampas Ricas Blvd.
- E. Pampas Ricas Blvd., from El Cerco Place to Sunset/Chautauqua Blvd.
- W. Pampas Ricas Blvd., from Sunset Blvd. to El Cerco Place
- Toyopa Drive, from Pampas Ricas Blvd. to Alma Real Drive
- Drummond Street, from Ocampo Drive to Sunset Blvd.
- Sunset Blvd., from Drummond Street to Amalfi Drive
- Will Rogers State Park Road from Sunset Blvd. to State Park Entry Gate
- Chautauqua Blvd., from Sunset Blvd. to Drummond Street
- Drummond Street, from Chautauqua Blvd. to Sunset Blvd.
- Sunset Blvd., from Drummond Street to La Cruz Drive/Monument Street
- Carey Street, from Sunset Blvd. to Toyopa Drive
- Ocampo Drive, from Alma Real Drive to Drummond Street
Afternoon from 12 Noon to 4:00 P.M. (Parade assembly and disbanding areas):
- Hartzell Street from Sunset Blvd. to Albright Street
- Albright Street, from Hartzell Street to Via de la Paz
- Haverford Avenue, from Temescal Canyon Road to Antioch Street
- Via de la Paz, from Via de las Olas to Bowdoin St.
- Antioch Street, from Sunset Blvd.to Haverford Avenue
- Bowdoin Street, from Via de la Paz to Swarthmore Avenue
- Carthage Street, from Via de la Paz to Swarthmore Avenue
- DePauw Street, from Haverford Avenue to Swarthmore Avenue
- Earlham Street, from Beirut Avenue to Lombard Avenue
- Friends Street, from Beirut Avenue to Lombard Avenue
- Via de las Olas, from Beirut Avenue to Lombard Avenue
- Swarthmore Avenue, from Bowdoin Street to Monument Street
- La Cruz Drive, from Swarthmore Avenue to Ocampo Drive
- Alma Real Drive, from La Cruz Drive to Ocampo Drive (through 5 P.M.)
- Ocampo Drive, from Alma Real Drive to Drummond Street
• Drummond Street, from Sunset Blvd. to Ocampo Drive
Afternoon from 1:15 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Parade route):
- Via De La Paz, from Bowdoin St. to Albright St.
- Sunset Blvd., from Temescal Canyon Road to Hartzell St.
- Drummond Street, from Sunset Blvd. to Ocampo Drive
- Toyopa Drive, from Pampas Ricas to Alma Real Drive
- Ocampo Drive, from Pampas Ricas to Alma Real Drive
Evening from 5:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. (Concert and Fireworks):
• Bowdoin Street, west from Temescal Canyon Road to Erskine Drive.
Evening from 8:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M. (Concert and Fireworks):
• Erskine Drive between El Medio and Miami Way.
Evening from 8:55 P.M. to 9:35 P.M. (Fireworks):
• Temescal Canyon Road between Pacific Coast Highway and Bowdoin Street
(per request of LAFD, for emergency vehicle access/exit for area).
We support and work closely with our Brother/Sister Democratic Club in the Pacific Palisades.
Come out on Sunday, July 14, 3pm, for some Comic Relief, for this fun way to help support the Club.
To RSVP/Buy Tickets ($35 pp): Click Here.
Improv Comedy to Benefit PPDC
Sunday, July 14, 3-6 pm
With PPDC’s own Gail Matthius Wirth
Meet the Candidate
The 4th in our “Meet the Candidate” Series will feature Presidential Candidate, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee. Gov. Inslee will come to the Palisades to meet the community and answer your questions. The “Meet the Candidate” events are designed to provide you the opportunity to meet the Democratic Presidential candidates in person. We believe there is a qualitative difference between meeting a candidate in person and getting an impression on television.
Hosts: Malibu Democratic Club, Pacific Palisades Democratic Club, Santa Monica Democratic Club & West LA Democratic Club
When: Monday, July 22. Doors Open at 4:30 pm. Program begins at 5:00 pm.
Where: Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Cost: Free, but rsvp required.
Parking: Plenty of free Parking is available along Temescal Canyon Road, near the Woman’s Club.
Light refreshments provided.
Inslee served 7 terms in the US Congress, before being elected Governor of Washington in 2012. Inslee has long supported policies that would reverse climate change and create a strong, green economy. This will be his top priority if elected President. Inslee believes Washington State shows the economic power of progressive action. During Inslee’s tenure as Governor, Washington state has become first in job, wage, and GDP growth. It is the only state to rank as both the best place to work, and the best place to do business. As Governor, he has signed laws that (1) invest in public education, (2) significantly increased the state minimum wage, (3) provide sick leave for all workers, (4) provide 12 weeks of family leave for new parents, (5) invest in green infrastructure and jobs; (6) change the protocols for use of deadly force by the police, (7) implement a buy-back program from bum-stocks, (8) implement a suite of clean energy laws, and (9) improve mental health care, among other things. In the US House of Representatives, Inslee voted for the Federal Assault Weapons Ban in 1994 and against the war in Iraq in 2002.
For more info visit: www.JayInslee.com.
***Arrive early as this event WILL reach capacity.***Overflow seating will be available at Barnum Hall.
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The Westside Democratic HQ invites you to the
Second Presidential Debate Watch Parties!
Two nights, July 30 & 31!This is the info for July 30!
CNN Moderators: Dana Bash, Don Lemon and Jake Tapper
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First Night Debaters: Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Beto O’Rourke, Amy Klobuchar, Marianne Williamson, John Delaney, John Hickenlooper, Tim Ryan, Steve Bullock.
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Rusty’s
256 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Doors open 4:00 PM
Debate 5:00-7:00 PM Pacific Time
A landmark on Santa Monica Pier, at the west end of the historic Route 66, Rusty’s Surf Ranch was selected “Most Loved Pier Business” two years in a row. Rusty’s (and The Albright) are part of the historical fabric of our community activism. The Save the Pier! movement at Al’s Kitchen (now The Albright) was ground zero for our progressive values that helped shape our city and the nation.
Please join us at 4:00 for Happy Hour drinks and classic American food and a welcome from Rusty Hicks, chair of the California Democratic Party and Mark Gonzalez, Chair of Los Angeles California Democratic Party as well as some surprise guests!
Free admission. Pier parking lots, Ocean Avenue meters, Parking structure 1 at SM Place and Metro Expo line a short walk to Pier.
Hosted by Westside Democratic HQ:
Heart of LA, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Stonewall, West LA and Westchester-Playa Democratic Clubs! Open to All!
Please RSVPfor Night 1
PLEASE JOIN US!!
(For Night 2 of this round of Presidential debates,
see calendar entry for July 31. )
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The Westside Democratic HQ invites you to the
Second Presidential Debate Watch Parties!
The Second Night, July 31, 2019!
CNN Moderators: Dana Bash, Don Lemon and Jake Tapper
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VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.
Elizabeth Warren Is Coming to Los Angeles, Next Wed., August 21.
Los Angeles Town Hall with Elizabeth Warren
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Shrine Expo Hall
665 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Doors Open at 4:00 PM. Event begins at 6:00 PM
Tickets are not required but you need to RSVP with the campaign at this link: RSVP/Register Here.
Public Transport:
The Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall is easily accessible via the LA Metro “Expo” Line off the Jefferson/USC exit. For more info visit metro.net
Parking:
(1) – Shrine West Lot: 715 W. Jefferson Blvd
(2) – North Parking Structure: 714 W. 32nd Street
(3) – USC Shrine Structure: 686 W. 32nd Street
(4) – Royal Street Structure: South side of Jefferson Blvd at Royal St. Intersection
*Parking lot availability may vary per event.
VICTORY IN NOVEMBER BEGINS TODAY!
WE’RE NOT THROWIN’ AWAY OUR SHOT.
The Westside Democratic Headquarters.