Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Reading Among the Ruins: Help Children with Books Lost in Wildfires

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Hello everyone, my name is Rohan and I’m from the Pacific Palisades. My family and I lost our home in the Palisades Fire and along with everything else, we lost our beloved book collection. We were devastated and this experience … Continue reading →

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When Will I Be Allowed to See My Home

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades residents who have not been allowed in yet, ask when can we go back and look at our property? The fastest way to find out when you’ll be allowed in, is to monitor Cal Fire. First figure out … Continue reading →

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New Area Open to Residents with Identification

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Another area of the Palisades has been opened to residents – Zone 0767-L. This is the area of the Huntington Palisades  and the Via las Olas Bluffs. The area is from Chautauqua to Temescal Canyon Road and south of Sunset … Continue reading →

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Fire Debris Removal Town Hall Tomorrow, Sunday

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

There is a town hall meeting tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Santa Monica Community College: Palisades Fire Debris Removal. This editor was initially alerted by resident John Alle, who saved an extra ticket for me. Anyone trying to register today … Continue reading →

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Sweet Song of Sorrow: Jens Lindemann Plays

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Trumpeter Jens Lindemann plays as he walks through the ashes of his former Palisades home on Michael Lane. A resident captured the moment and wrote, “a good friend and former neighbor, Jens interprets a familiar song called Smile by Charlie … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Palisades Fire | 3 Comments

City Officials Need to Provide Answers for Drinking Water and Debris Clean Up

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: A reader wrote the following questions, which apply to all of us who have been evacuated. It appeared in the comment section of the CTN newsletter and I have pulled it out and am running it as a … Continue reading →

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Please, Tell Me You’re Not in Charge. Residents Denied Access to Meeting

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Many Palisades residents tried to access the Palisades Fire meeting tonight, January 23, that was being held by the Pacific Palisades Community Council, but were turned away. Whoever planned the meeting with Mayor Karen Bass, L.A County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Palisades Fire | 11 Comments

Palisades Strong: AYSO Team Competes with Borrowed Uniforms

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Acting Region 69 Commission Debbie Held alerted Circling the News that despite the Palisades Fire resulted in all residents being evacuated,  the U-10 All Star Team played last Sunday at Beverly Hills. All residents should give a shout out to … Continue reading →

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Temescal Mural Survived Fire: Restoration on Hold

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: the following message was received from Temescal Canyon Mural original artist Kat Kozik.)   As I write this, much of the Palisades is still closed to residents as crews assess the area for hazards after the devastating fire.  … Continue reading →

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The Second and Third Days, Where Was Air Support?

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

If you look at this photo of Mayor Karen Bass, walking down Sunset at the corner of Monument on January 8, you’ll notice the TOPA building is still standing (a favorite Indian restaurant, Taj Palace, was on the second floor) … Continue reading →

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