Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Investors Allege Losing Millions through Patrick McKenna’s Companies

“It is remarkable to me how a person can steal millions of dollars, yet most members of our community will not seek legal redress,” Palisades resident Karl Taro Greenfeld told Circling the News. The cost of litigation, which could stretch...

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Posted in News, Real Estate | 31 Comments

Pali High Girls Fall in State Hoops Final

By STEVE GALLUZZO CTN Contributor The tears flowed for Palisades High girls basketball players after the Division IV state championship game Saturday morning at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, but the Dolphins should hold their heads high after going further...

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Seniors Welcomed to Celebrate at Spring Luncheon

The Palisades Long-term Recovery Group is hosting a free spring luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283,15247 La Cruz Drive. Organizer say, “Join us for an afternoon of community, connection,...

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Viewpoint: Honor the Dead from the Palisades Fire at the 2026 Oscars

Palisades resident Michael Kureth wrote on a social media platform that at the 2025 Oscars, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars) honored the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) for their bravery during the Palisades Fire with a...

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Oscar Preview: Watch for These Palisades Residents

By BERNICE FOX Oscars night is the biggest night in Hollywood – and often in Pacific Palisades! Several high profile names with ties to the Palisades will be part of Sunday’s Academy Awards. Front and center will be Conan O’Brien....

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City Gives Residents the Finger

Despite pleas from residents to save a California Sycamore, city workers aided by eight police officers took a chainsaw to the tree that was located on 15150 La Cruz drive, next to the Pharmaca building, leaving a stump. “We hate...

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Posted in City, Environmental | 9 Comments

St. Matthew’s Music Guild Concert March 20, Features Clarinet, Bassoon

This St. Matthew’s Music Guild Chamber Concert is special because it celebrates the return to St. Matthew’s sanctuary more than a year later after the January 7, 2025 Palisades Fire. The 8 p.m. concert on Friday, March 20 will feature...

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Let’s Go!! More News, More Fun, All the Time.

Circling The News will launch a new membership program! Support local journalism and get full access to all CTN content. The news website will begin a new model on March 30. Monthly — $9/month Yearly — $100/year Introductory 3-Year —...

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Pali High Girls Basketball Makes State Finals: Boys Lose in Heartbreaker

By STEVE GALLUZZO CTN Contributor What a difference one month has made for the Palisades High girls basketball team. After suffering a 36-point defeat to Birmingham in the City Section Open Division playoffs February 12, the Dolphins had nearly three...

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Steps Taken to Unify Palisades Voices

After the Palisades Fire, some residents felt there was a need for many groups to form to deal with the different situations arising. Now more than a year later, it seems that some groups are duplicating efforts. Governmental officials are...

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Posted in Community, Pacific Palisades Community Council, Palisades Fire | 1 Comment