Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Assessor’s Office Adds Clarification to Story

Last night CTN ran an update on L.A. County Property Assessment for residences damaged by the Palisades Fire. Assessor Jeff Prang saw the story and wanted to offer some additional information and clarification. “First, no tax bills have been issued...

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Despite the Fire, Music Prevails

Palisades resident Larry Newman, who is the founder and director of the Children’s Music Workshop, which is based in elementary schools, has announced that 25th Annual All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra will be on Saturday, May 10. The concert will...

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L.A. County Property Tax Bill Reaches Mailboxes

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...

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Take Pride in Pacific Palisades: Help Clean

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...

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

(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...

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New Honorary Co-Mayors Announced

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...

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Friends, Customers Welcomed Back to Prima Cantina

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,...

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Palisades Fire Investigation Still Underway: Test Fire to be Set

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...

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Mayor Parris Defends Hardline Homeless Policies

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...

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

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...

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