Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Socialist Candidate Malik Supports Private Schooling

“Do as I say, not as I do,” might be the campaign slogan of Faizah Malik, who is running for Councilmember in Council District 11. At the forum at the Lutheran Church on March 1, Candidates were asked about enforcement … Continue reading

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Running for Insurance Commissioner, Merritt Farren Knows the Game

In the last election, most Los Angeles folks were more concerned about voting for mayor than California Insurance Commissioner. After the 2025 Palisades Fire, Palisadians know that ignoring that race was a mistake. Some residents had no insurance, many had … Continue reading

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Quiones Is On Her Way Out

Just like rats on a sinking ship, LADWP General Manager Janisse Quiones has joined L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ Communications Director Zach Seidl and former Fire Chief Christine Crowley from hopping off – or being pushed from the boat. Quiones was … Continue reading

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Circling the News to Go to a “New Model”

For nine years, Circling the News has been a free resource. To keep it going and growing, we are taking the next step. The digital newspaper began as a passion project to make sure important stories in our community were … Continue reading

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Governor Newsom Attends Private Meeting in Palisades

California Governor Gavin Newsom was invited by concerned citizens from Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 and the Palisades Long-Term Recovery Group to a private meeting in Pacific Palisades on March 3. At the meeting at the Legion Hall, the … Continue reading

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Ornaments Made by Local Scout Troop Sent to Texas

By VIOLET CURTIS – Special to Circling the News Five members of the Aye Aye Patrol of Palisades Scouting American Troop 223G met for a “Good Turn Trip.” In Scouting a Good Turn Trip is an event where Scouts host … Continue reading

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LAHSA’s Chronic Financial Mismanagement

(Editor’s note at the Council District 11 Candidate Forum on March 1, the candidates were asked about LAHSA and all expressed concern about the effectiveness of this large agency in helping the homeless. It seemed timely this article appeared in … Continue reading

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Pali High Boys Basketball Wins City Title

By STEVE GALLUZZO CTN Contributor When Jeff Bryant took the job as head boys basketball coach at Palisades High he could not have imagined the journey he and his team would take over the next 22 months. The adversity created … Continue reading

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Enrollment Open for Corpus Christi School for 2026-2027

About 50 people gathered to hear Corpus Christi Principal Paola Sessarego explain the plans for the elementary school to reopen in the fall of 2026. As people gathered in the entrance foyer that leads to the main office (unburned) and … Continue reading

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Palisadians Travel with Mayor, Councilmember to Sacramento to Discuss Insurance

A delegation of 11 Palisades residents traveled with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Traci Park to Sacramento on February 9 to advocate for Palisades Fire Survivors. The delegation represented 1) single-family homeowners who lost their homes, 2) underinsured households, … Continue reading

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