Monthly Archives: February 2024

Send a Unique Valentine This Year

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Oceanaires will once again offer singing Valentines to the Westside and Downtown L.A. on Wednesday, February 14. A barbershop quartet will arrive at the designated destination and sing two special songs, deliver a balloon and a card—with a personalized … Continue reading →

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Larry David’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Begins Final Season

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By BERNICE FOX For 11 seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm, we’ve seen Larry David’s TV-Larry, as he calls him, be socially unacceptable. Now he’s heading into the 12th and final season of speaking and acting on his unfiltered mind. In … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Annual Animal Shelter Drive

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

It is cold and rainy, but many people are in their lovely homes with blankets and heat. The same is not true for the “unwanted” animals in the Los Angeles County Shelters. Four years ago, Nancy Jackson started the Palisades … Continue reading →

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Optimist Club Speakers Will Include John McKinney

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Optimist Club will host two radically different speakers in February. On February 6, District Attorney candidate John McKinney will speak and answer questions. On February 20, the speaker will be Silvi Winthrop, a mindfulness instructor. Perspective members … Continue reading →

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Beach Art Sought from Third to Fifth Graders

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  L.A. County is seeking posters/artwork for its “Can the Trash” contest. Selected winners may receive a $100 gift card and have their artwork wrapped around the beach trash barrels at some of Southern California’s most popular beaches. To Enter: … Continue reading →

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Town Clock Dedication Held January 28

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

About 150 residents joined honorees, Rotary Club dignities and P.R.I.D.E. members to dedicate a town clock on January 28. The four-sided clock is located at the corner of Swarthmore Avenue and Sunset Boulevard, on property leased by U.S. Bank. One … Continue reading →

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Food Trucks Continue to Draw Controversy

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

There is a proverb “the road to hell is paved with good intentions,” which can be interpreted to mean that that good actions may have unintended consequences. On September 17, 2018, former Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 946, which is … Continue reading →

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Thrive LA Poll Exposes City’s Struggles with Leadership, Homelessness, and Crime

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note this story ran January 29 on Westside Current and is reprinted with permission.)   By JAMIE PAIGE A recent poll conducted by Thrive LA has brought to light the deep-seated issues plaguing Los Angeles, including a significant decline … Continue reading →

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