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Author Archives: Sue Pascoe
Gerry Blank Leads Dojos in Fire Relief
In the wake of last month’s devastating Palisades Fire that ravaged Pacific Palisades, leaving families displaced and institutions in ruins, the community is coming together to rebuild stronger than ever. Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts, a 43-year-old Palisades institution that was...
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Come Back, Return Already, Have Fun
Tomorrow, Saturday, March 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. a “Return to the Canyon” event will be held. After the Palisades Fire, it is time for friends and neighbors to reunite at Canyon Square, 169 W. Channel Road. “Two canyons,...
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Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley Appealing Demotion
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley was demoted to a lesser position with reduced pay on February 21, 2025 by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. Crowley sent an email to the City Council today to appeal that decision. Under the...
Posted in Palisades Fire
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Conan O’Brien Is Lucky: Home Survives, Will Host Oscars, Honored with Mark Twain Prize
By BERNICE FOX You don’t have to tell Conan O’Brien how fortunate he is. He knows it. His home in the Riviera survived the January fire. He’s hosting Sunday’s Oscars. And a few weeks after that, he’s being honored for...
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Homelessness Joins a Tradition of L.A. Corruption
(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in CityWatch on February 24.) By TIM CAMPBELL In the early 20th century, residents and farmers in California’s Owens Valley noticed strangers in their towns. The men seemed well-off and were interested in buying...
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The Y Is a Valuable Resource for Those Impacted by Fires
The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is offering free membership for 2025 to those who have lost their homes or residences in the wildfire. And for those who were impacted, there is subsidized membership. This extends not only to Y...
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Saving the Cycads, a Rescue Mission
When my son, now 31, was a seventh grader at Paul Revere Middle School, he brought home a “seedling” stuck in dirt in a cup. “Mom, this is a prehistoric plant, it is as old at dinosaurs.” One of the...
Posted in Environmental, Geology/Dinosaurs/Earth
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Palisades Democratic Club To Hold Annual Meeting March 2
The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. this Sunday, March 2 via Zoom. The meeting, which was originally set for February 2 at Palisades Charter High School, has been rescheduled because of the Palisades...
City Meetings Brings Little Information about ROE
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass held her bi-weekly meeting on February 25. Like the past few meetings, she generally attends the first few minutes and then leaves. Before she left today, she cheerfully reminded residents to get the Right of Entry...
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Soboroff Leads Palisades Commercial Zoom Meeting
Steve Soboroff, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass choice to lead the Fire Recovery efforts, hosted a zoom meeting today, February 25, that was attended by at least 55 people, mostly commercial landlords. The meeting also attracted a number of people who...
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