Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

PaliSkates Is Celebrating 25th Anniversary

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 –...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in businesses/stores | 1 Comment

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

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...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in Arts, Holidays | Leave a comment

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

(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...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in businesses/stores | 2 Comments

Shop the Palisades: Support Local Businesses

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...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in businesses/stores, Holidays | Leave a comment

Naturella Is Closing

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...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in businesses/stores | 2 Comments

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

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...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in Accidents/Fires, Parks | Leave a comment

“The Blackstone Sisters” Featured on Snapped

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...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in Film/Television | Leave a comment

Free Radio Show at Theatre Palisades

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...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in General | Leave a comment

Caruso Security Escorted Mr. and Mrs. Claus Off Property

By MRS. SANTA CLAUS It was a wonderful celebration at Simon Meadow on December 7. Hundreds of kids, teens and even adults wanted a photo with the famous couple, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, who had arrived on the Station...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in Holidays | 6 Comments

“Thinking Outside the Box” Gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah and even Birthdays

As many people starts to downsize, and others realize they don’t really feel like they need or want anything for Christmas or Hanukkah, consider giving them a gift to a local Palisades Organizations. Memberships are generally cheap and tax-deductible, and...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in Holidays | Leave a comment