Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Makes Big Announcement

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass held a 9 a.m. press conference on March 6 in Pacific Palisades at the Rec Center, which has now been turned into a L.A. Department of Water and Power center that goes by the name: Unified … Continue reading

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Not a Good Day for L.A. Mayor Bass

The day started well for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass with a cheery little press conference at the Palisades Rec Center, but took a nose dive when the audit of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) was released by the courts … Continue reading

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“Crazy for You” Highlighted by National Press

Crazy for You, a Theatre Palisades Youth production, will have its final shows this weekend at Paul Revere Auditorium, 1450 Allenford Avenue. Remaining shows are Friday, March 7 at 5 and 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 8 at 4 and … Continue reading

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A Della Dress Survives the Fire

Founder of A Della Dress, Andrea Dyke wrote about the Palisades Fire “We landed at my son’s cottage in the Sand Section of Manhattan Beach; disheveled, disoriented, shocked, scared and sad, not knowing the fate of our home and community.  My … Continue reading

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Gathering of the Highlands “Clan” Optimistic

  By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer Carolyn Kalil hasn’t cried since her Highlands home was destroyed in the Palisades fire, and a reunion with around a hundred neighbors didn’t bring forth tears either. “I can’t believe how well I’m taking … Continue reading

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Opt-Out Information Needed: Soil Testing: Underground Power lines

OPTING-OUT: This editor had hoped to have a story about the issues with opting out of the Army Corps of Engineers Debris Removal today, but needs more information from residents who have gone this option. Is it easy to get … Continue reading

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CBS Seeking Those Whose Identity Was Stolen

  This editor was contacted by investigative journalist Kit Ramgopal, who works for CBS “60 Minutes.” She is researching identity theft in FEMA aid. Ramgopal said, “If you have an experience or perspective to share (anonymous okay!), I would love … Continue reading

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Show Your Pali Pride, Buy and Fly a Flag

Many people may remember the Palisades Flag that was designed 15 years ago during  Jake Steinfeld’s term as the honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades. Steinfeld has allowed his trademarked “Don’t Quit” to be added to the bottom of the flag. … Continue reading

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ASYO Region 69 Spring League; Operated by Aspire Soccer Coaching

“The road to recovery winds before us, steep and uncertain,” AYSO Region 69 Soccer leaders said.  “As our community continues to navigate the aftermath of the fires, we find ourselves searching for glimpses of normalcy in a landscape forever changed. … Continue reading

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Palisades Residents Eager for Next Step, Stymied by County

The dog and pony show, “Palisades Community Briefing” presented bi-weekly by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, can be viewed click here. People are allowed to ask questions in the chat and some are answered. The main question people wanted officials to … Continue reading

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