Monthly Archives: May 2021

Calling 311: Does it Work? 

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

My May 17 Musings contained an item titled “Twilight Zone,” sent by a reader who lives in the Palisades Riviera: “I thought you’d find this tidbit interesting and weird. My wife and I have discovered that L.A.’s all-purpose help line, 311, … Continue reading →

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Officials Update Palisades Fire Situation at Will Rogers Beach Press Conference

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

All fire photos are property of Gary Baum and may not be reproduced without his permission.  (Editor’s note: There was 23% containment of the Palisades Fire and it remained at about 1,325 acres as of Monday evening, according to LAFD … Continue reading →

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Two Separate Fires Were Set on El Medio, Above Temescal, on May 10-11

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Last week, two different fires were discovered in the brush north of Sunset, below El Medio Drive – in the Temescal Gateway Park area. The first was reported in the late afternoon on May 10, the second came a day … Continue reading →

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Scholarships Available for Students Interested in Aviation

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Palisadian Nancy Niles, who worked at LAX for 25 years and at the Flight Path museum since its inception in 1995, said that students planning careers in aviation or aerospace can now apply online for competitive annual scholarships offered through … Continue reading →

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Palisades Fire Is Zero Percent Contained; Hundreds of Highlands Residents Receive an Evacuation Warning

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Tonight, when Circling the News went to press, there was zero percent containment of the Palisades Fire, which had grown to more than 1,325 acres at last report. LAFD Spokesperson Margaret Stewart released the following statement at 6 p.m. “During … Continue reading →

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Alan Eisenstock’s Playlist

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Editor’s note: When Palisadian Alan Eisenstock is not researching and writing one of his nonfiction books (18 thus far!), he pursues what he calls “a crazy labor of love side project” that he started in March 2020: sending a weekly … Continue reading →

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Blood Donations Are Needed to Help Prevent Shortages

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Covid-19 fears and restrictions the past year has created a critical need for blood. Donations are needed now to help prevent shortages. According to the American Red Cross, “Blood donations are dropping. If this continues, we could face a potential … Continue reading →

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Arson Suspect Sought After Fires Are Set in the Highlands and Topanga State Park

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

  The first of several brushfires was reported off Michael Lane in the Highlands at 10 p.m. Friday night, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Nicholas Prange. LAFD reported three hours later that there are “72 firefighters on scene, … Continue reading →

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Yes, There Will Be a Fourth of July Parade

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my friends say there will be no Fourth of July Palisades Parade or fireworks this year. My daddy says, “If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.” Please tell me … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: City Committee on Poverty and Homelessness Passes Bonin’s Motion

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Sue Pascoe

Today, the City Committee on Poverty and Homelessness, chaired by Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, passed Motion 21-0350, drafted by himself and Councilman Mike Bonin that would explore the feasibility of using the beach parking lots and the parks to house the … Continue reading →

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