Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Palisades Residents, Concerned about Fires, Were Ignored

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The devastating fire did not have to happen. Over the next few days, CTN will remind people of the warnings that we sent to officials, with no action  taken. FIREWORKS, HOMELESS AND PROPANE TANKS: Residents from all areas of Pacific … Continue reading →

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People Are Calling for Bass to Resign

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

There is now a petition on Charge.org for the immediate recall of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. We, the undersigned residents of Los Angeles and concerned citizens, urgently call for the immediate recall of Mayor Karen Bass due to her … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Bass Faces Literal and Political Fire – Amid L.A.’s Worst Disaster

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By TIM CAMPBELL When I was studying for my Project Management Professional certification several years ago, part of the content included disaster planning.  I reviewed a case study of a project manager who planned a large IT project in Florida. … Continue reading →

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Residents Not Being Allowed Back in Homes, Yet

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The reason that residents are not being allowed into the evacuation zone is because the streets are filled with debris and broken wires. Although the electricity is off, it makes driving dangerous. Stop lights are not working. There are trees … Continue reading →

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God Speed Pacific Palisades

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Chaz Plager wrote for Circling the News for three years and in September penned a farewell as he started college in September. He asked if he could pen an eulogy and of course said, yes.) By CHAZ PLAGER … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents/Fires, Viewpoint | 30 Comments

The City and Mayor Failed Pacific Palisades Residents in the Fire

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The City of Los Angeles failed Pacific Palisades residents during the raging fire storm from hell. It does seem like there could have been enough fire engines on the street. It does seem like there could have been water pressure … Continue reading →

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Palisades Fire Burning Uncontrolled: Evacuations in Place

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades fire which began as a two-acre fire off Piedra Morada Drive at 10:30 a.m. has exploded. Firefighters, which come from all over the county, have few resources to fight a fire driven by excessively high Santa Ana winds. … Continue reading →

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Memberships Offered to Theatre Palisades – Lowest Ticket Prices

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The easiest and cheapest way to see high-quality live theater is in Pacific Palisades. Theatre Palisades, a community theater, stages four plays and one musical annually at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Road. This season, which starts this Friday, January … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared to Evacuate with Upcoming Santa Ana Windstorm

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Red flag warnings of critical fire danger will take effect at 4 a.m. Tuesday and remain in place through 6 p.m. Thursday, for the Malibu coast, the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area and other south land areas. By 4 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Presenting Harvard Din & Tonics

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

St. Matthew’s Music Guild will host Harvard Din & Tonics at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 10, at St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda Avenue. The Din & Tonics are Harvard University’s signature jazz a cappella singing group, with a repertoire … Continue reading →

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