Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Temescal River Flows Unabated

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Many residents have complained about the “River” that has been flowing down four lanes of Temescal Canyon Road for about the last three weeks. One resident even speculated that the City is not repairing it in order to allow salmon … Continue reading →

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Silvi Winthrop Will Address Optimists

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Clinical psychologist Silvi Winthrop will be the speaker for the Tuesday, January 7 Optimist Meeting, held at Janes Hall in the Presbyterian Church, 15821 Sunset Boulevard. Prior to the meeting, food is served at 9:45 a.m. and Winthrop will speak … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree Curbside Collections Underway

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Christmas is over and it’s time to recycle your tree. To schedule a collection: Call the 24-hour customer care Center at L.A. Sanitation (800)-773-2489 Visit MYLA311 website and create a “Bulky Items” ticket and select “Christmas Tree” in the drop-down … Continue reading →

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The Army Float Slighted by NBC Television

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

After spending three hours putting lettuce seed on the Army Float, this editor was curious to see the completely decorated float. I had trouble seeing it on television. My float decorating companion, Margot Mandell, wrote “none of the main channels … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Highlands Fire Stopped at Eight Acres

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Last night an alert went out from the Los Angeles Fire Department at 12:17 a.m. that about three to four acres of heavy brush burning under 15mph winds near above Via Las Palmas in the Palisades Highlands. (Near the Temescal … Continue reading →

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Getting Police to Pacific Palisades a Hundred Year Problem

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades American Legion Post 283 was founded in 1928 by 19 residents and town leaders that included Clifford Clearwater and Telford Work, who launched the town’s first newspaper, The Palisadian. There was no police presence in the town, but … Continue reading →

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Santa Monica Canyon Resident Arrested for Fatal Hit and Run

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Santa Monica Police Department released a December 27 update of a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on December 22 around 6:40 p.m. The victim, a Vietnam War veteran and Santa Monica resident, was hit as she crossed Wilshire Boulevard southbound … Continue reading →

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The Draycott Has Closed

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Palisadian residents and restauranteurs Marissa and Matt Hermer’s European-inspired brasserie, The Draycott, has closed after serving a special Christmas dinner menu last week, December 24-26. A resident, who was trying to book The Draycott for New Year’s Eve, sent this … Continue reading →

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End of Year Wrap Up: 2024 Brought Questions of Representation

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in Westside Current on December 30 and is reprinted with permission. Many of the stories McGregor references have a common thread with Pacific Palisades, including LAHSA, the Mansion Tax – Measure ULA, and the … Continue reading →

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Rose Bowl Parade an Iconic Southern California Event: Try Decorating

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The 136th Rose Parade, with the theme “Best Day Ever,” will start at Green Street and Orange Boulevard on January 1, 2025. Bill Jean King will serve as grand Marshal. Three judges decide the 24 float awards presented each year, … Continue reading →

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