Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Library Events to Mark on the September Calendar

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  SAVED BY A STORY: Senior Writing Group meets the second and fourth Mondays at 1 p.m. Next meeting is September 9, in the Palisades Community Room at the library 861 Alma Real. RSVP is recommended but not required ([email protected]). Once … Continue reading →

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Debunking a Palisades Urban Legend: Nazi Utopia

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By STEWART SLAVIN What’s the real story behind Murphy Ranch? The long-abandoned survivalist sanctuary tucked into the hills of Pacific Palisades has spawned one of L.A.s wackiest urban legends — that of Nazis building a utopia there during the 1930s … Continue reading →

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Hovde’s Quilt Wins a Blue Ribbon at the Fair

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

It was a blue ribbon at the fair for seventh grader Reuben Hovde’s Einstein Quilt. One of the biggest county fairs in South Dakota is the Central States Fair click here, which includes a carnival, a stock show, a rodeo, … Continue reading →

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New Play at Theatricum Pops the Myth of the Latino Vote

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By LIBBY MOTIKA Circling the News Contributor It’s not often when you see a play about an election that doesn’t involve backroom drama, a candidate’s demons, or the breathless election-night count. No, Bernard Cubria is interested in the so-called myth … Continue reading →

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New Physics Theory: Einstein’s Eternal Energy

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

During Covid, some people hunkered down never leaving their homes, watching nonstop news and bemoaning the end of civilization. Palisades resident Chuck McGlothlin took a different approach. The Purdue graduate, who received his bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, and then … Continue reading →

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Both Sides Rest in the Kupfer Murder Case

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

In a surprise move, the prosecution and defense rested before noon on September 4, in the murderer of Brianna Kupfer. Kupfer, a 5’3” 123-pound UCLA graduate student was working alone on January 13, 2020, when she was murdered. She was … Continue reading →

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Sonic Visions Exhibition Featured at Lurie Gallery

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Bruce Lurie Gallery at 873 Via de la Paz will host Sonic Visions, an exhibition featuring the lasts paintings by Mark Acetlli and George Mead from September 7 through October 2. An opening reception will be held from 6 … Continue reading →

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Idea for Kids Who May Not Want Organized Sports

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

If you have a youth between the ages of nine and 14 and they told you they are done with organized sports, such as soccer and basketball, have they tried golf? This is a life-long sport and a great way … Continue reading →

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Kupfer’s Murderer on Trial: DNA Examined. Medical Examiner on the 46 Stab Wounds

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Before Medical Examiner Richard Ou took the stand, Defense Attorney Robert Haberer, asked that the number of photos shown of Brianna Kupfer, be limited. He said would be prejudicial to the jury. District Attorney Habib Balian said that more than … Continue reading →

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2024 Democratic Garden Party Scheduled

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The annual 2024 Palisades Democratic Garden Party is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 8 at a home in the Riviera Palisades. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.) There will be delicious food and drink while relaxing outdoors, … Continue reading →

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