Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

School Photographs Lost in the Fire

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A reader wanted to know now they could replace lost elementary/middle/high school photos from the local schools in Pacific Palisades. Brett Shibata, head counselor at Paul Revere Middle School sent the following letter, which may be helpful to some families: … Continue reading →

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Dream about Tomorrow

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Dearest Palisadians, I wrote a song that I hope reminds you of how you are such a beautiful part of one of the most wonderful words of all… town. Jimmy Dunne (jimmydunne.substack.com) Dream about Tomorrow when you’re down and feeling … Continue reading →

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LA County Makes Opting Out a Two-Month Process

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Many people who lost their homes in the Palisades Fire, such as Mark Tabit, looked at both options for debris removal. He discovered that the Army Corps of Engineers does not take out driveways, patios, swimming pools, or other hardscaping, … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bass Holds Press Conference on Via de la Paz

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass held a press conference on Via de la Paz this morning, March 21, to emphasize the success in “leading the fastest recovery effort in modern California history” after the January 7 Palisades Fire destroyed nearly 7,000 … Continue reading →

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Troop 223 Resumes and Welcomes New Members

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Troop 223 is one of the most active in California and has more of its Scouts achieve Eagle Scout status than any other area of the country.  Its vision statement: “Young people leading skillfully, making good choices, serving others.” The … Continue reading →

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Imposed Traffic Gridlock Has to Go

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

“At 6:30 a.m. I went to my house in the Marquez area,” a reader told CTN. “It took 50 minutes to get off PCH and into the town.” The resident reported that traffic on PCH was backed up to the … Continue reading →

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Editor Express Thanks to L.A. Park Foundation for Playground

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

This editor sent a March 19 note to Tony Budrovich, the head of the L.A. Parks Foundation, thanking him for spearheading a new playground in Pacific Palisades and asked that he send thanks to the Rec and Parks Board (RAP)of … Continue reading →

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“Beetlejuice Jr.” Opens Friday at Revere

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Beetlejuice Jr. has been called the perfect show for all ages, groups and families and is an age-appropriate telling of the hilarious Broadway musical. It opens this weekend at Paul Revere Middle School Auditorium, 1450 Allenford Avenue. The cast under the … Continue reading →

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New Playground for Residents by July

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

YAY! A new playground is coming to the Palisades Recreation Center on Alma Real. That announcement was made at the Palisades Park Advisory Board Meeting, held via Zoom on March 18. The playground at the Rec Center was nearly 40 … Continue reading →

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 Important Castellammare Homeowners Meeting Sunday

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Castellammare Homeowners Association Board is holding a community meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, at the Santa Monica YMCA community room, 1332 6th Street. RSVP: [email protected] The meeting will have an update on the … Continue reading →

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