Monthly Archives: July 2024

LETTER: Regarding Harm Reduction

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and cc’d to Circling the News. It regards the policy of Harm Reduction, in which needles are given to drug users. April 30, CTN reported on Harm … Continue reading →

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Newsom Praises Grant’s Pass Decision: Bass Decries It

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By TIM CAMPBELL The US Supreme Court handed down its decision on the Grants Pass case on June 28. The 6-3 decision rolled back the 9th Circuit’s Boise and related rulings regarding unhoused peoples’ rights to sleep in public spaces … Continue reading →

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George Wolfberg Park at Potrero on Facility Repair Agenda

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The George Wolfberg Park at Potrero is on Department of Recreation and Parks Facility Repair and Maintenance Commission Task Force agenda for Thursday, August 1, at 10 a.m. (or when the regular 9 a.m. meeting adjoins). Luis Sanchez is the … Continue reading →

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Give Blood, Receive Movie Tickets

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held  at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283, 15247 La Cruz Drive, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  on Wednesday, July 31. Donors can sign up to give blood – about … Continue reading →

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Venice Gang Member Sentenced to Maximum Term Amidst Courtroom Chaos; Yells “F* You” to Judge

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This story was first printed in the Westside Current on July 26 and is reprinted with permission. Too often residents hear of arrests, but do not hear a final story; residents don’t hear what judges may also face.) … Continue reading →

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Accuracy about Race/Age of Homeless Questioned

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

When the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LASHA) released the most recent point in count for the Homeless, the results also stated how many Hispanic, Black, Asian and White people were homeless. The specific ages of the homeless were also … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS IT #32?

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

This is an old, large, copper farmhouse colander. Colanders or strainers date back over two thousand years. Roman or Pompeian commercial food shacks used ceramic ones to wash veggies. Today almost every kitchen has a strainer or colander or other … Continue reading →

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Councilwoman Traci Park on L.A.’s Homelessness Crisis: Challenges, Solutions, and Future Directions

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the Westside Current on July 24 and is reprinted with permission.) By ANGELA MCGREGOR In the five months since the Current’s last interview with Traci Park, there have been a number of important developments in … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades Art Association Offers Demonstration and Still Life Practice

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Art Association has announced two upcoming events. A Still Life Drawing Practice will take place from 5:45  to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29, at the Palisades Library Community Room, 861 Alma Real. Participants are reminded to … Continue reading →

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Pot Shots #20

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

What are Pot-Shots?   Ashleigh Brilliant writes: WHAT EXACTLY IS A “POT-SHOT” OR “BRILLIANT THOUGHT?” Pot-Shots are epigrams, composed according to the following very strict rules. The length must never exceed 17 English words. Note that this is a maximum. … Continue reading →

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