Monthly Archives: May 2025

FIREAID Concerts Net $100 Million: Fire Victims Ask Where’s the Money?

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

What do El Nido, Home Grown, Vision y Compromiso and L.A.’s Home for Native People have in common? They all received FireAid Grants. On April 21, this editor received a query from a reader, “Do you have any information as … Continue reading →

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Gerry Blanck Celebrates 43rd Anniversary

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Beloved Sensei Gerry Blanck will host the 43rd Anniversary of his dojo at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Santa Monica Hilton. Palisades honorary co-mayors Gigi Rice and Ted McGinley will be on hand to help with the … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Must Be Drunk in a Non-glass, Non-metal Container

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Alcoholics rejoice. One may start drinking publicly at 8 a.m. seven days a week, if the Santa Monica City Council approves a full-time entertainment zone on May 13. The entertainment zone, permitted under California Senate Bill 969 signed by Governor … Continue reading →

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No Trespassing. Protecting Your Burned Property

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A reader wrote that their home, which burned to the ground has now been cleared, “But our garage is still standing.” The homeowner’s insurance agent advised them to install a temporary construction fence. They have done that under a two-year contract. … Continue reading →

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Phenom Ruhman Composes Opera “Nannerl”

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note:  Mia Ruhman sang Oh Holy Night, one Christmas Eve at the Palisades Methodist Church, I described her voice as listening to an angel sing. I was thrilled to hear about her latest endeavor, an opera she composed.) While … Continue reading →

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Chamber Music Palisades Presents Free Matinee Concert

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A free community afternoon concert will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles 90049. This concert is hosted by Chamber Music Palisades (CMP) and reservations are not needed. … Continue reading →

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PaliHi’s Flea Market and Fair Returns May 17

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades High School Flea Market and Fire Defense Fair will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Paul Revere Sports Field, 1450 Allenford Drive. There are two opportunities: selling and purchasing. If you … Continue reading →

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Officials Employ “Blame the Victim” Mentality in the Fires

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Blaming the victim means that victims of crimes or tragedies are held accountable for what happened to them. Others lay the blame on the victim, such as a domestic violence case, because “she had it coming.” Experts say that is … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

“The Most Precious Word” By JIMMY DUNNE A story from the book “Jimmy Dunne Says” (Editor’s note: Today on the Duffy in the Marina, helmed by Captain Jimmy Dunne, he read the following tribute to his mother. It was a … Continue reading →

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Strolling the Recreation Center: When Will It Reopen?

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

This editor wanted to do an update of the playground, tennis and bocce courts, but was once again stopped by the L.A. DWP guard at the entrance to the Recreation Center at Alma Real. After the Palisades Fire, the Department … Continue reading →

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