Author Archives: Sue

L.A. County Property Tax Bill Reaches Mailboxes

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Sue

In the midst of dealing with insurance, debris and trying to find money to rebuild, Pacific Palisades residents are now receiving Property Tax Assessments from L.A. County. One resident wrote “we suffered a complete loss, and our lot was cleared … Continue reading →

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Take Pride in Pacific Palisades: Help Clean

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Sue

Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 is hosting a community cleanup on May 10. Scott Wagenseller, past commander, and CEO of Gates Security/Palisades Patrol wrote “The Legion will host a lunch on May 10 at noon to support a community … Continue reading →

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Park, Lee Urge City to Spare Animal Services Amid Public Outcry Over Shelter Closures

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story appeared in the Westside Current on April 29 and is reprinted with permission.) By JAMIE PAIGE As outrage grows over proposed budget cuts to the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services, Councilmembers Traci Park and John … Continue reading →

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New Honorary Co-Mayors Announced

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Sue

Much like the conclave of cardinals that selects the Pope, the people behind the scenes, the town’s former honorary mayors, have announced the 31st selection of co-mayors to “govern” Pacific Palisades: Ted McGinley and Gigi Rice. McGinley and Rice are … Continue reading →

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Friends, Customers Welcomed Back to Prima Cantina

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Sue

Drinks and food flowed as residents hugged, and Prima Cantina co-owners Tim Marschall and Nando Silvestri welcomed everyone in the eatery at 15246 Sunset Boulevard (near Wells Fargo Bank). The chips, salsa and food were delicious and the margaritas beautiful, … Continue reading →

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Palisades Fire Investigation Still Underway: Test Fire to be Set

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Sue

Hundreds of residents who are living or have recently moved back to Palisades Highlands and Pacific Palisades should be aware that a controlled “test” fire will be set in parts of Temescal Ridge Trail between Skull Rock and Green Peak … Continue reading →

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Mayor Parris Defends Hardline Homeless Policies

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Sue

Mayor R. Rex Parris is defending his controversial “What I want to do is give them free fentanyl” comment that sparked national outrage, saying his words were intended to draw attention to the failures in addressing unsheltered homelessness. Parris, who … Continue reading →

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Sea Life Dying in Massive Algae Bloom; Danger to Humans Low

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Sue

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to Circling the News The most virulent and longest toxic algae bloom in Santa Monica Bay history is killing unprecedented numbers of dolphins, sea lions, and birds along the coast, according to John Warner, the chief … Continue reading →

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“Our Town” Palisadians and Bocce Linked at the Heart

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Sue

  By JIMMY DUNNE Photos: RICH SCHMITT 23,000 B.C. Put about a thousand “Greats” in a row before the words “Grandma and Grandpa.” The year is 23,000 B.C.? A tad hairy, but they’re family. Picture ‘em enjoying a lovely sunset … Continue reading →

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Reliving the Palisades Fire

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Henry Kamer is a junior at Palisades High School and he was asked if he would share his remembrances about the Palisades Fire.) By HENRY KAMER It’s shocking to see how much time has passed since the January … Continue reading →

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