Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

FEMA Certified Pet Rescue Not Allowed in Palisades Fire. Why?

Those of us who were home when the evacuation notice was given for the Palisades Fire on January 7, were able to put our pets in the car and drive off. We were the lucky ones. Other residents who were … Continue reading

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Palisades Honorary Mayors Among Those Who Lost Homes

By BERNICE FOX It is not an exaggeration when I write that every single person in our area has been affected by the devastating Palisades Fire. But since I generally cover entertainment, this story looks at the celebrity angle, specifically, … Continue reading

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Councilmember Park Demands Answers on Water Failures

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Westside Current today, January 14, and is reprinted with permission.)   By JAMIE PAIGE Among the 26 motions introduced by Councilwoman Traci Park at Tuesday’s City Council meeting was a call to … Continue reading

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American Legion Will Offer Help and Disaster Coordination

The American Legion Ronald Reagan-Palisades Post 283 is launching an effort for military veterans to help the community rebuild. The Legion building at 15247 La Cruz Dr., largely escaped the horrific fire that destroyed an estimated 12,000 residence, schools and … Continue reading

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Post Office Update Information about Retrieval and Forwarding

This editor stopped by the Rancho Park Post Office at 11270 Exposition (at Sepulveda). It was clearly marked where residents are to go to retrieve mail. The workers were extremely helpful. Residents gave their address and their name. Postal workers, … Continue reading

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Status of Palisades Public Schools

Two charter public schools, Marquez and Palisades Elementary, suffered severe damage and classes will be relocated for the remainder of the year. Pali, with about 400 students, will relocate to Bentwood Science Magnet. Marquez, its 300 students and staff, will … Continue reading

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Lost a Home/Business in the Fire? Open a FEMA Account

While residents wait to be allowed to enter Pacific Palisades, there is necessary  business to do. CTN visited with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) agents that were touring homes/property on Sunset Boulevard on January 12. They recommended filing with insurance, … Continue reading

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No Palisades Mail Delivery. Where to Go.

Although the Palisades Post Office appears to be intact, it is not operational, and residents are still not allowed in the area. Residents, with a 90272 address and identification, may pick up their mail at the Rancho Park Post Office … Continue reading

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Action Plan for Those Affected by the Fires

(Editor’s note: This list was sent out by the Palisades Community Council and CTN received the same letter from former LAPD Beach Detail Officer Rusty Redican. When people have lost everything, it might seem overwhelming about what to do next … Continue reading

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Palisades Residents Denied Access to Fire Site, Until Possibly Thursday

This editor was in Pacific Palisades in the upper Alphabet Street area, there were three trucks of DWP workers, working to clear the streets of wires, broken poles and fallen trees and to shut off the water. “We want to … Continue reading

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