Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Two Meetings, One Casual, One Zoom Scheduled for February 3

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

HIVE COFFEE, INFORMAL: So many Pacific Palisades residents  have moved to Marina Del Rey after the Palisades Fire, that it seems like it might be good to get together. Tomorrow morning, Monday,  February 3, at the Hive, 4242, Via Marina … Continue reading →

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Temescal Sink Hole Never Repaired: Could Impact Haul Route

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

People trying to get to their Palisades Fire damaged property, by driving up Temescal Canyon Road, were turned away, not because of resident credientials, but  because “There is a sink hole opening up about a quarter of the way up … Continue reading →

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EPA Starting Work on Palisades’ Properties

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Today in Pacific Palisades,  the EPA was working across from Corpus Christi Church and along Toyopa Drive. Around noon, it appeared that most of the homes had been checked between Carey and Drummond. Once these homes have the white EPA … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bass Announces: “Let the Looting Begin”

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced today during a news conference that as of 8 a.m. on Sunday, February 2, the checkpoints to enter the Palisades will be removed and passes will no longer be needed. Who will be allowed in? … Continue reading →

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Help Adopt Nancy Cleveland’s Dogs

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Nancy Cleveland, who grew up in the Palisades, passed away shortly after the fire. She was a member of Rotary, the American Legion and volunteered during drought periods, by watering trees in the Will Rogers State Historic Park. She also … Continue reading →

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Paul Revere Middle School Holds Care Event Tomorrow

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Paul Revere Middle School is holding a Care Event from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Paul Revere Middle School, 1450 Allenford , Saturday, February 1. All services will be free. Sponsored by the PRIDE Booster Club, the event will … Continue reading →

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Another Frustrating Day at Disaster Center

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  Palisades is filled with smart professionals, but the officials helping us seem to be clueless about streamlining the process. Many of us work and don’t have time to wait in long lines. We don’t have time to line up … Continue reading →

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City Councilmembers Try to Use Palisades Fire as Reason for Rent Freeze

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: this story first appeared in the Westside Current on January 30 under the title “Park Challenge Lack of Data as Tensions Flare Over Rent Freeze.”) By JAMIE PAIGE After a contentious seven-hour meeting filled with heated debate, shifting … Continue reading →

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Alphabet Street Residents Come Together Mondays on Zoom

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Alphabet Street residents are invited to attend a weekly zoom meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. Almalfi Founder and Alphabet resident Anthony Marguleas and Ho!Ho!Ho! Organizer, YMCA Board Member and Alphabet resident Lou Kamer are organizing a weekly meeting. “We … Continue reading →

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Support Palisades High School’s Students through an Auction

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Among the people impacted by the Palisades Fire were the students who attend Palisades Charter High School on Temescal Canyon at Bowdoin. Part of the campus was destroyed and the other buildings and fields unsafe. Students have had to go … Continue reading →

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