Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

4th of July Official Parade Program Offers a Win-Win

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Businesses and individuals have a chance not only to support the parade, but to have more than 12,500 residents view an advertisement. Annually, the Palisades Americanism Parade Association puts out an OFFICIAL Parade Program. It includes stories about the people, … Continue reading →

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Tramonto Slide: City May Be Forced into Action by Caltrans

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Caltrans has said it cannot remove the dirt from the toe of the historic Tramonto Landslide in the northbound lane of Pacific Coast Highway, near Porto Marina, until the City takes action. The City of Los Angeles and the developer who owns … Continue reading →

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St. Matthews Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

St. Matthew’s Parish School marked its 75th anniversary with a series of celebratory events on May 3 in the school meadow off Bienveneda Avenue. The celebration started with a short chapel.  Then students in preschool through eighth grade, faculty, staff … Continue reading →

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Examining the Israeli-Palestinian Divide at PaliHi

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By CHAZ PLAGER On October 7, 2023, a terrorist attack on Israel by the radical Palestinian group Hamas set off one of the most major wars in recent memory. Though it may be halfway across the world, the effects of … Continue reading →

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What Is It! #25

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

These are some of my antique desk ink wells and pen and nib carriers. The use of pens dates from the Second to the Sixth Century and follows the invention of paper. The early writing implements were made from reeds. … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Impressive – Palisades Symphony and Brentwood Palisades Chorale

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Impressive and emotional are the adjectives that best describe the May 5 concert hosted by the Palisades Symphony and the Brentwood Palisades Chorale. Held at Community United Methodist Church, the sanctuary was filled with so many concert-goers that additional folding … Continue reading →

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Welcome to L.A., Where Boldness Equals Shamelessness

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This story was first printed in City Watch on May 13 and is reprinted with permission.) By: TIM CAMPBELL   If you’ve read anything about homelessness programs in the past year, you’ve no doubt encountered the word “bold” … Continue reading →

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Tea and Fashion Show Throwback to Civility

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Having lived in Pacific Palisades for decades, it is always exciting to discover an ongoing tradition that has gone unreported. The Presbyterian tea and fashion show was held May 5 in Janes Hall. This simple, but beautifully done tradition was … Continue reading →

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More than 1,200 City-Owned Homeless Housing Units Remain Vacant Two Years after $800 Million Buying Spree

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By CHRIS LEGRAS, JAMIE PAIGE (Editor’s Note: This story, which ran today, May 14, in the Westside Current is printed by permission.) Many vacancies are in luxury buildings for which the City paid premium prices. It’s an odd location for … Continue reading →

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Three PaliHi Teens’ Photos Selected as Tops by the Getty

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Teens in California were encouraged to submit photos for The Getty’s third annual “Open Call, Unshuttered” photo contest. Out of 2,800 submissions from 134 cities in the state, only 25 photos were selected.  Three of the winners were seniors from … Continue reading →

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