Monthly Archives: March 2025

Gathering of the Highlands “Clan” Optimistic

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer Carolyn Kalil hasn’t cried since her Highlands home was destroyed in the Palisades fire, and a reunion with around a hundred neighbors didn’t bring forth tears either. “I can’t believe how well I’m taking … Continue reading →

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Opt-Out Information Needed: Soil Testing: Underground Power lines

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

OPTING-OUT: This editor had hoped to have a story about the issues with opting out of the Army Corps of Engineers Debris Removal today, but needs more information from residents who have gone this option. Is it easy to get … Continue reading →

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CBS Seeking Those Whose Identity Was Stolen

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  This editor was contacted by investigative journalist Kit Ramgopal, who works for CBS “60 Minutes.” She is researching identity theft in FEMA aid. Ramgopal said, “If you have an experience or perspective to share (anonymous okay!), I would love … Continue reading →

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Show Your Pali Pride, Buy and Fly a Flag

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Many people may remember the Palisades Flag that was designed 15 years ago during  Jake Steinfeld’s term as the honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades. Steinfeld has allowed his trademarked “Don’t Quit” to be added to the bottom of the flag. … Continue reading →

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ASYO Region 69 Spring League; Operated by Aspire Soccer Coaching

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

“The road to recovery winds before us, steep and uncertain,” AYSO Region 69 Soccer leaders said.  “As our community continues to navigate the aftermath of the fires, we find ourselves searching for glimpses of normalcy in a landscape forever changed. … Continue reading →

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Palisades Residents Eager for Next Step, Stymied by County

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The dog and pony show, “Palisades Community Briefing” presented bi-weekly by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, can be viewed click here. People are allowed to ask questions in the chat and some are answered. The main question people wanted officials to … Continue reading →

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Fire Chief Crowley’s Appeal Denied by City Council

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Los Angeles City Council, today, February 4, denied an appeal from former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley to be reinstated. The council voted 13-2 to sustain Crowley’s termination after she gave a nearly 11-minute speech defending her actions during the … Continue reading →

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More Tales From the Evacuation Zone  — Part 2

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By DEBBIE ALEXANDER Once again, I am haunted by the concept of home.  Dorothy’s my hero with sparkling ruby red slippers. I wish I were her, think of our house, click the heels three times and return to it. Yet, … Continue reading →

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Text Messages Leak What Palisadians Knew: No One was in Charge

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Had one official taken the lead or been in charge of the initially small brush fire that broke out in the Palisades Highlands on January 7, Los Angeles would not be looking at an estimated $53.8 billion in damage, with … Continue reading →

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March Palisades Real Estate Update

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By ANTHONY MARGULEAS Since the January 7 Palisades Fire (eight weeks this Tuesday), only one Palisades lot has closed escrow, no homes or condos have closed, and no properties have been leased. We are getting more data daily but are … Continue reading →

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