Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Local Troop Works to Restore a Monarch Habitat

By EMMETT HAGGENMILLER On Saturday, Jan. 31, 2025, five middle school boys from Pacific Palisades’ Scouting America Troop 223, proved that local youth are joining the charge in wildfire recovery. The Vikings Patrol, led by Emmett Haggenmiller, 13, spent their … Continue reading

Posted in Kids/Parenting | Leave a comment

Pali High Hoops Squads Enjoy Triumphant Return

By STEVE GALLUZZO CTN Contributor As soon as announcer Lorenz Evans declared: “Welcome back to Ocean Arena at world-famous Pali High!” before the pre-game introductions, a deafening roar erupted from the packed stands Thursday evening as the varsity boys basketball … Continue reading

Posted in Sports | Leave a comment

Infrastructure Fees Palisades Residents May  Be Asked to Pay

An Alphabet Street resident wrote CTN asking about clarification for undergrounding. “In the Alphabet streets are being told that we have to sign up or sign (something) with the LADWP by February 2026 and construction is supposed to begin this … Continue reading

Posted in Palisades Fire | 4 Comments

Again, Residents Needed for General Public Comment

Building permit fee waivers, which were signed by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass in April, will once again come before the full L.A. City Council at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3. The Mayor may write an executive order, but until … Continue reading

Posted in City, City Councilmember Park, Community | Leave a comment

VOTING: Palisadians Need to Know for Upcoming June Primary

Many people have temporarily relocated out of Pacific Palisades, either because their homes have been destroyed or because they have not been able to get insurance money for remediation. This matters for voting purposes. If you want to vote in … Continue reading

Posted in City, Community, Palisades Fire | Leave a comment

Obituary: Comedic Actress Catherine O’Hara Honored

By BERNICE FOX Palisadians and so many others are paying tribute to Catherine O’Hara. O’Hara passed away Friday. She was 71. It’s being said that her death comes after “a short illness.” O’Hara and Eugene Levy made a huge comedic … Continue reading

Posted in Obituaries | Leave a comment

Plans for Palisades Presbyterian Church Move Forward

Many community members have asked about the Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church, which was destroyed in the Palisades Fire. The church was affectionally referred to as Pali Pres, by its members and those in the community. For 75 years, the church … Continue reading

Posted in Community, Palisades Fire | Leave a comment

Chamber Music Concert February 4

Beethoven, Farrenc, Martinu and a world premiere of “Due Voci” will be performed at the Chamber Music Palisades concert at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4 in the Brentwood Presbyterian Church sanctuary. Composed by Lolita Ritmanis, a Grammy, Emmy and … Continue reading

Posted in Music | Leave a comment

Put Traci Park on the Primary Ballot

  There will be a table with petitions in front of the Garden Café from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 7. The goal of the petitions is to collect 1,000 signatures with a valid CD11 address in order … Continue reading

Posted in City Councilmember Traci Park | 4 Comments

Three Guys I Met in a Bar

By JIMMY DUNNE It was pretty late. Stopped by this small, kinda locals-only bar that was ‘bout to close up. Only a few folks still in there. I can’t remember the town I was in. Just somewhere out there. Great … Continue reading

Posted in Viewpoint | Leave a comment