Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

City Meetings Brings Little Information about ROE

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass held her bi-weekly meeting on February 25. Like the past few meetings, she generally attends the first few minutes and then leaves. Before she left today, she cheerfully reminded residents to get the Right of Entry … Continue reading →

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Soboroff Leads Palisades Commercial Zoom Meeting

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Steve Soboroff, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass choice to lead the Fire Recovery efforts, hosted a zoom meeting today, February 25, that was attended by at least 55 people, mostly commercial landlords. The meeting also attracted a number of people who … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar: Council Meeting on February 27

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hold its regular meeting, via Zoom at 6 p.m. on February 27. In addition to Governmental representatives, the Council will host a special presentation: “The Path to Reconstruction” with Leo Marmol, the managing partner … Continue reading →

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Janisse Quinones a Topic at the Hive

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Even as L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and ex-LADF Fire Chief Kristen Crowley are blamed for their lack of preparation in preventing one of the nation’s largest disasters where 12 people died, 6,662 structures destroyed and 890 structures damaged, blame also … Continue reading →

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LADWP Announced Today Its Water Quality Restoration Dashboard

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) today, launched an interactive Water Quality Restoration Dashboard to provide essential updates and information for residents affected by the “Do Not Drink” notice in effect in most portions of Pacific Palisades … Continue reading →

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Dancers Supported by Westside Ballet, Cavaco and The Ballet Agency

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Westside Ballet teamed up with professional ballerina Brittany Cavaco and The Ballet Agency on February 22 and 23 to host a Dancewear Drive for dancers affected by the recent LA fires. A total of 42 families from Westside Ballet were affected, including … Continue reading →

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Karen Bass isn’t Fooling Anyone. She Must Go

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This story appeared on February 21 in Christopher Legras’ All Aspect.)   Firing LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is Too Little, Too Late By CHRISTOPHER LEGRAS In a move that surprised no one, on Friday Los Angeles Mayor Karen … Continue reading →

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Gary Baum Captures the Hills after the Palisades Fire

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Gary Baum, a resident, who is certified with the FAA sUAS to fly drones, did an eerie, heart-breaking view of the Palisades, which he allowed Circling the News to publish. Then, this editor asked him if he had also taken … Continue reading →

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Trying to Help People Understand What Is Needed

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

For those of you that have not been through a fire or other disaster where you lose everything, let me try to help you understand. Start with your kitchen. Close the door and you’re not allowed in. Try to make … Continue reading →

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Karen Bass Says the Palisades Fire Disaster Not Her Fault

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The L.A. Times reported on Sunday that “Real estate losses from the Palisades and Eaton Fires could top $30 billion and governmental agencies that receive revenue from taxes stand to lose $61 million or more annually. . . .L.A. Housing … Continue reading →

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