Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Remembering Bravery and 9/11: United Plane Transcript

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

There were at least 2,996 fatalities and more than 25,000 injuries on September 11, 2001, 9/11. At least $10 billion was lost in infrastructure and property damage. This was the deadliest attack in human history and the single deadliest incident … Continue reading →

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Placing American Flags on the Green

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Pepperdine annually places an American flag for the almost 3,000 people who were killed on the 911. It is a breathtaking display. In 2021, the American Legion Auxiliary went to then Village Green Board President Marge Gold and asked for … Continue reading →

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GUILTY: But – Kupfer’s Nightmare Continues

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

After the jury left the courtroom at 9:45, it took just a little over an hour for them to elect a jury foreman and then come back with guilty in the first-degree for defendant Shawn Laval Smith. The twelve-member jury, … Continue reading →

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Artist Martha Meade Will Teach September Painting Class

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  Martha Meade’s painting classes, which have been periodically held, have been widely popular. Now, a new class will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 21 at the Palisades Library Community Room, 861 Alma Real Drive. … Continue reading →

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Kupfer Murder Case Goes to Jury September 10

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

“This was not a movie, not a crime novel, not a fantastical story,” said District attorney Habib Bailian at the downtown courtroom in the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. “This is real life. This is what happened to Brianna … Continue reading →

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Economically Deprived Individuals in Palisades

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

It would seem impossible that there would be economically deprived individuals in Pacific Palisades, but once you read the definition, one knows it is true. Economic deprivation is a condition in which individuals or households struggle to meet their basic … Continue reading →

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Sing for Ice Cream: Oceanaires and an Ice Cream Social

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Oceanaires, an a cappella barbershop chorus, invites the community to an afternoon of music and fine frozen confections from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, at the Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 Sunset Boulevard. Guest performers will include … Continue reading →

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Lane Closures This Week on Pacific Coast Highway

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

One lane of Pacific Coast Highway was closed in each direction overnight on September 6. The overnight closures will continue nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, September 9, through Friday, September 13. One lane each way will be … Continue reading →

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PaliHi Wins Charter Bowl, Defeating Granada Hills

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

“Redemption,” said Palisades High School Football Coach Dylen Smith. “We have one redemption. Now we go for another next week.” PaliHi beat Granada Hills 42 to 28, claiming the Charter Bowl Trophy. The 2024 game was supposed to be held … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: The Polio Question: Why Weren’t Gaza Kids Inoculated?

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

As a mother of three, my kids were inoculated against polio when they were small. I was flummoxed by seeing older children in Gaza being given the vaccination. I relooked at the guidelines and found children in the United States … Continue reading →

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