Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Franklin Fire Burns 2851 Acres: Prompts Evacuations

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Franklin Fire, which started as a 10-acre fire around 10:50 p.m. on December 9, near South Malibu Canyon Road and Station Boundary, exploded with the Santa Ana winds. Pepperdine students were sheltered-in-place at the Tyler Campus Center or Payson … Continue reading →

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Cindi Young Named Palisades Citizen of the Year

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Castellammare resident Cindi Young has been named Citizen of the Year by the Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) and will receive her award at a gala dinner on Thursday at the Casa Nostra restaurant in the Highlands. This exceptional Palisades … Continue reading →

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Casa Nostra Joins Various Tenants Leaving Highlands Building

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

A resident wrote on December 5, “Please write an article about Highlands’ Casa Nostra Trattoria, which will close its doors on December 31, 2024. This wonderful hidden restaurant in the hills has been a cherished place for countless memories for … Continue reading →

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HO!HO!HO! Celebrated 75th Anniversary December 7

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By HENRY KAMER The town’s 75th annual HO!HO!HO! holiday event took place at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA Simon Meadow on December 7. The event kicked off as Mr. and Mrs. Claus traveled by a Station 69 firetruck to the lot, giving … Continue reading →

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Cameras Unveiled to Spot Criminals in Neighborhoods

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Councilmember Traci Park held a press conference at 8:30 a.m. on December 9 at the Westchester Council Office to announce another tool for dealing with crime in her district. She was joined by LAPD Police Chief Jim McDonnell and L.A. … Continue reading →

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Canyon Students Visit Pascual Marquez Cemetery

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Canyon Elementary School fourth graders learned about local history by visiting the Pascual Marquez Cemetery on December 11. The cemetery, which is calm and restful, has handmade crosses. It almost seems out of place in the upscale Santa Monica Canyon … Continue reading →

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Holiday Book Sale Planned for December 14

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Buy an interesting gift for yourself, for a friend or even for a White Elephant gift exchange and support the library in the process. The Friends of the Palisades Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 … Continue reading →

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Palisades Bocce Players Celebrate at Holiday Party

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The venue, the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283, was festively decorated for the Palisades Bocce Holiday party. About 180 people attended the December 7 event. Bocce Ball commissioner Jimmy Dunne led the festivities. “What a mix of ages, from … Continue reading →

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CONCERT UPDATE: One Cancelled, “Very Kosher Chrismukkah” Slated for Dec.14

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  MATTHEW’S CONCERT WAS CANCELLED: One reader sent an email on December 6 at 7:58 p.m. “I’m writing this as I stand outside St. Matthew’s in the dark with many others who were expecting to attend tonight’s Music Guild Concert.” … Continue reading →

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Palisades Garden Club/Party December 9

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  The Pacific Palisades Garden Club will host its December meeting and holiday party at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9, at the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Harverford Avenue. There will be door prizes donated by the speaker David … Continue reading →

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