Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

It’s Up for a Vote to Repair Rustic Canyon Pool

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

At the December 19 meeting of the Board of Recreation and Park Board of Commissioners, the repair of the Rustic Canyon Swimming Pool is on the agenda. After approval of minutes, the general manager’s update and general public comment that … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bass Has a Beautiful Smile

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Mayor Karen Bass has a beautiful Mona Lisa smile. It is the kind of benevolent look that assures Los Angeles residents that all will be well. But maybe Bass should take note of Arizona where voters overwhelmingly (nearly 60 percent) … Continue reading →

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PaliSkates Is Celebrating 25th Anniversary

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Paliskates, Pacific Palisades’ popular skate shop, is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Friday, December 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be a DJ, food and a chance to reminisce. Customers and residents are invited to stop by – … Continue reading →

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Youngsters Produce “Masterpieces” at HO!HO!HO!

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

For many, the highlight of the HO!HO!HO! – after Santa and Facepainting – was the arts and crafts table, sponsored by the Friends of the Palisades Library. At the December 7 event in Simon Meadow, all were invited to decorate … Continue reading →

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Did It Work? Or Is It a Fail? Fast Food Minimum Wage

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: So often legislation is passed and signed by the governor,  or voters approve a ballot measure, but the discussion drops off the radar. This column will look at the laws and let readers decide if they are helping … Continue reading →

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Shop the Palisades: Support Local Businesses

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

There are a lot of independent stores in Pacific Palisades that could use your support this holiday season. Stop shopping on your phone and visit local retail businesses. To keep stores here – and no one wants to live in … Continue reading →

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Naturella Is Closing

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Naturella, a beauty and cosmetic store (and more) at 15220 Sunset, is closing. The store owned by Nicky Elghanian has been a mainstay in Pacific Palisades for more than 30 years (it would have been 31 years in June, which … Continue reading →

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Palisades Rec Center Opened as Emergency Center: Then It Is Shut

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Franklin Fire in Malibu, which started as a 10-acre fire around 10:50 p.m. on December 9, exploded. By December 10, the fire had burned 2,800 acres with zero containment and evacuation orders and warnings were put into place for … Continue reading →

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“The Blackstone Sisters” Featured on Snapped

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Snapped, (Apple TV+ and Prime Video), is a show that notes “Each year, approximately 16,000 people are murdered in the United States. Seven percent of the killers are female. Who are these women and what drives them to kill? Oxygen’s … Continue reading →

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Free Radio Show at Theatre Palisades

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Theatre Palisades Actors’ Troupe will hold its 11th annual Christmas Radio Show, It’s a Wonderful Life”on Wednesday, December 18. This free performance at Pierson Playhouse starts at 7 p.m. in the lobby as people eat cookies and drink Martha … Continue reading →

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