Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

EPA (Lee Zeldin) and SBA (Kelly Loeffler) Listen to Rebuilding Concerns of Residents

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

President Donald Trump was distressed by lack of rebuilding a year after the Palisades and Eton Fires. In a January 27, executive order, Trump addressed that failure. On January 28, he appointed Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin to help … Continue reading →

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Art Theft: One of O’Neill’s Stolen Paintings Recovered

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Eleven of Katie O’Neill’s paintings were stolen from her studio on Antioch in October 2022. Then, Los Angeles Detectives took down the following information: about 10:30 p.m., on that Saturday night, a Gelson’s employee saw a man that was described … Continue reading →

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Valentine Concert, Dinner and Dancing for Palisadians

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

A special Valentine’s Celebration is planned for Pacific Palisades senior members, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 13. The evening will feature a catered meal, drinks, special entertainment and dancing. The cost is $55 and the event will be … Continue reading →

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It Passed! Permit Fees Waived for Fire Rebuilds

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

In April 2025, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive order to waive plan check and permit fees associated with the reconstruction of residences that burned during the January 7 Palisades Fire. Residents soon learned that it would take a … Continue reading →

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Not Going to Lie to You

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Somedays I wake up and I feel low, so low I don’t want to get out of bed. I feel like all the money that people sent to Fire Aid that went to nonprofits (and the people that made that … Continue reading →

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Letter: No More Taxes Until There’s Improvement

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: At the Palisades Democratic Club’s Annual Meeting, Councilmember Traci Park was among the speakers. She urged everyone to sign a petition to get a half cent sales tax on the ballot for the fire department, with that money … Continue reading →

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“Recurrence” Solo Exhibition Opens February 5

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

A solo art exhibition “Recurrence” by Leo Marmol, will have an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 5. The exhibition will run though March 1, at the Charles Arnoldi Studio, 721 Hampton Drive, Venice. A rideshare … Continue reading →

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Assessor Prang Reconciles Building Code with Assessment Code

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: At the Palisades Democratic Club’s annual meeting on February 1, one of the last speakers on the dais was Jeff Prang, L.A. County Assessor. Although shoved to the end of the program, he received more applause than any … Continue reading →

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Palisades Fire Law Suit to Go Before Judge Feb. 5

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

By JEREMY PADAWAR A judge will hear arguments in the Palisades fire lawsuit that will determine more than scheduling or legal procedure on February 5. This hearing goes to the heart of whether victims will ever be allowed to uncover … Continue reading →

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“Queen of Hearts” Presented by Gesualdo Six at St. Matthew’s

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

“Ingeniously programmed and impeccably delivered, with that undefinable excitement that comes from a group of musicians working absolutely as one.” – Gramophone Pacific St. Matthew’s Music Guild will present a special concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 6. Pacific Palisades … Continue reading →

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