Monthly Archives: March 2025

Viewpoint: The Wild West: Palisades Is a Boom Town

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  Two weeks ago, this editor told people that every time she went up to the  Palisades, it took a tiny part of her soul. No more. The excitement of coming back to the town is almost overwhelming and it … Continue reading →

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Questions about the DWP Utility Center. Why? Why Is the Park Gone?

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

In a March 7 newsletters, L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger wrote “our County Department of Parks and Recreation has committed to reopening Loma Alta Park in May! Thanks to a $2.4 million donation from the FireAid L.A. concert in partnership … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bass Holds Bi-weekly Meeting: PCH Closure, ROE’s Rec Center

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass continues to hold bi-weekly Zoom meetings at 5 p.m. and invites all residents to register. Here are the highlights of the March 11 meeting, which can be found in its entirety on click here. In addition … Continue reading →

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Palisades Plumbing Ready to Serve Residents

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  For residents who have moved back into their homes, and for Brentwood, Santa Monica and Topanga residents who have plumbing issues, local help is available.  With all the outside contractors coming into the area, it’s nice to know there’s … Continue reading →

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Request Denied: Residents Have No Right to Know

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

This editor spoke to an anonymous source, who pointed out that the flames of the Palisades Fire that started in the Highlands on January 7, were initially pushing against the wind towards the east and toward Will Rogers State Park. … Continue reading →

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Palisades High School’s Friday Night Live Returns March 14

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Although the Palisades High School drama teacher Nancy Fracchiolla lost her long-time Palisades home on the Alphabet Streets where she raised two children during the Palisades Fire, it was only the start of the losses. Palisades High School closed when … Continue reading →

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Security Detail Proposed for DWP Head

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

An agreement is pending before the DWP commissioners, who are appointed by the Mayor, to give DWP CEO and Chief engineer Janisse Quinones private security. If approved, the one-year contract would allow as much as $703,577 to provide a designated … Continue reading →

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Pali Flags – “Don’t Quit” Sold

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades resident Sue Marguleas was on hand today at the Hive in Marina del Rey today with Palisades Flags, handing them out to people who had purchased them. Many people may remember the Palisadian Flag that was designed 15 years … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Scarp LAHSA – The Homeless Crisis Can’t Afford More Failure

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  By TIM CAMPBELL Before you read any further, let me be clear. The Los Angeles Homelessness Services Authority (LAHSA) needs to be shut down as soon as possible. While the Board of Supervisors and LA’s City Council dither and … Continue reading →

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L.A. County Supervisor Green Lights Parks

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger wrote in her March 7 newsletter that “Each one of the County parks in Altadena was impacted by the Eaton Fire, and these vital spaces for community gathering and recreation have been sorely missed. That’s … Continue reading →

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