Monthly Archives: July 2024

President Joe Biden Has Dropped out of the Race for a Second Term

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

President Joe Biden dropped out of his run for a second term as President, releasing the letter (below) around 10:45 a.m. PST this morning, Sunday, July 21. He has faced pressure from members of his party after his debate performance … Continue reading →

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Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center Offers Public Swim

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  Swimming at the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center at Palisades High School just got cheaper on Sundays. Aquatics Director Brooke King has announced a special deal for families on Sundays. “Enjoy a special $16 flat rate for a family of … Continue reading →

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Transient Recognized as Possibly One that Set an Earlier Fire

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Circling the News ran a brief story about a one-eighth acre brush fire at 4:39 p.m., in the 1000 block of Palisades Drive, on July 18. No structures were threatened. Crews quickly surrounded the fire with hose lines and extinguished … Continue reading →

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Diversion Program Suggested for Attempted Murder

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Early Friday Morning, Palisades resident and a Santa Monica store owner John Alle sent the following email: Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. I’ll be face-to-face in a courtroom for the first time in a Preliminary Hearing with the transient addict … Continue reading →

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Emmy Nominations Announced: Palisadians in the Mix

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

BY BERNICE FOX It’s Palisadian vs. Palisadian in some Emmy nomination categories! Larry David and Martin Short. Eugene Levy and Conan O’Brien. With Curb Your Enthusiasm’s 12th and final season in the books, creator, producer and star, Larry David, is … Continue reading →

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Highlands Brush Fire Extinguished

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

    Firefighters put out a fire on one-eighth of an acre of medium brush at 4:39 p.m., in the 1000 block of Palisades Drive, today, July 18. No structures were threatened. Crews quickly surrounded the fire with hose lines … Continue reading →

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What Is It #31

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

One day in the 1980’s walking in downtown Nancy, France, I notice a large demolition bin outside of a well-known Patisserie that was undergoing renovation. I peered into the debris-filled bin and saw this cast-iron mold. Naturally, I climbed in … Continue reading →

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Taking the National Japanese Language Test

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Chaz Plager graduated from Palisades High School in June. His first story for CTN was as an eighth grader at Paul Revere Middle School in 2020 click here.  )   By CHAZ PLAGER Konan Engineering College, July 7, … Continue reading →

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Pot Shots #19

Posted on July 18, 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 … Continue reading →

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Lots of Questions about Why Homeless Aren’t Being Helped or Housed: Few Answers

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in CityWatch on July 15 and is reprinted with permission.) TIM CAMPBELL  After the June 28 announcement that LAHSA’s latest PIT count showed miniscule decreases in overall and unsheltered homelessness, LA officials were quick … Continue reading →

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