Monthly Archives: November 2024

L.A.’s Accountability Debate: Promises, Questions, and Missing Oversight

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This Viewpoint was first published in the Westside Current and is published with permission.) By TIM CAMPBELL   During the election cycle, L.A.’s voters have been inundated by one word: “accountability”. Recently, while announcing the sixth round of … Continue reading →

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L.A. City Serves as a Slumlord to a Castellammare Home

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

An abandoned house at 17909 Porto Marina had squatters living in it in July, and again in August. The Pacific Palisades Homeless Task Force was notified and helped remove the people. When neighbors went to City records to find out … Continue reading →

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Chamber Music Palisades Offers Free Concert December 1

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Thanksgiving Weekend can be stressful with relatives, travel and too much stuffing, so Chamber Music Palisades is offering an antidote, a free concert on Sunday, December 1 at 3 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 801 Via de la … Continue reading →

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Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration November 25

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

In keeping with a long-standing Pacific Palisades tradition, clergy from seven religious’ institutions in the Palisades will participate in a Thanksgiving service, at 7 p.m. Monday, November 25, at Corpus Christi Church, 880 Toyopa Drive. Presented by the Pacific Palisades … Continue reading →

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Fencer Nick Itkin Spoke to Canyon Elementary Students

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

For at least the last 30 years, an Olympian medalist has spoken to students at Canyon Charter Elementary during the school’s annual Olympic Days. This time the Olympian was unique. Nick Itkin, an American right-handed fencer, won a bronze medal … Continue reading →

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Turkey Trot Offers Surprises

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades Turkey Trot Organizer David O’Connell is urging everyone to get their registrations in prior to Thanksgiving morning, November 28. By registering early, one can avoid the lines and pick up a “swag” bag at Swarthmore Room in Caruso’s Palisades … Continue reading →

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Is There Life Out There?

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

If you want to find out if there’s life out there . . .and have fun in the process, come to the Palisades Optimist Club Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, Janes Hall located at the Palisades Presbyterian Church, 15821 Sunset … Continue reading →

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Malibu Orchid Society Members Plants Win First

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

At the upcoming Malibu Orchid Society at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, not only will Carol Helen Beule speak on Sacrochilius Orchids and how to grow them, but several members will also be recognized for plants that placed at the … Continue reading →

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Prayer Project Continues on November 19

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

As residents approach Thanksgiving and the holidays, a moment of silent reflection, staying calm and praying, can help set the right tone. Benjamin Franklin wrote “Thanks” in his personal papers on November 20, 1728. For peace and liberty, for food … Continue reading →

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Conan O’Brien Will Host 97th Oscars

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

It turns out that one of Palisades favorite people, Conan O’Brien, is also a favorite with the Oscars organization. On November 15, he was selected to host the 97th Oscars. “Conan is a preeminent comedic voice, whose decades-long success is … Continue reading →

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