Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Ciela Accused of Unethical Behavior

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

A local resident accompanied his mother to Ciela, a luxury senior living facility at 17310 Vereda de la Montura in the Palisades Highlands to take a tour. Later he wrote on a social platform: “They set up an appointment to … Continue reading →

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Pot Shots #14

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: A reader, who is a fan of Ashleigh Brilliant (creator of Pot-Shots), has worked out an agreement with CTN that gives this newsletter the permission to use copyrighted Pot-Shots. Potshots remain the property of Ashleigh Brilliant. To view … Continue reading →

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Letter: The Responsibility for Juvenile Behavior Rests with Parents

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Recently, there was an opinion piece circulating in our community about inappropriate juvenile activity throughout the Village and in and around CVS Pharmacy. I think we can all agree that this continuing bad behavior by a growing number of school-aged … Continue reading →

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First Parking Lot Book Sale in Years

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  The Friends of the Palisades Library used to hold book sales in the parking lot of the library every year. Then. . . .Covid hit and everything went on hold. Then . . . groups gradually started meeting again … Continue reading →

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The Hypocrisy of Homeless Advocates Is Deadly

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By TIM CAMPBELL Most of my columns focus on the numbers and costs of homelessness policy. I believe if you present facts and figures in their proper context, most reasonable people will draw the appropriate conclusions. But we must remember there … Continue reading →

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Obituary: Peter Crosby, Businessman, Active Community Member

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Peter Alan Crosby, a long-time resident of Pacific Palisades died at the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital on April 11. He was born October 20, 1945, in Santa Barbara to parents Harold and Margaret (Peterson) Crosby. He grew up in Ventura … Continue reading →

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Letter: Saluting Great Teens in the Palisades

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Props to Palisades Teens: About two years ago, I volunteered to help with the refurbishing of the teen area at the Palisades branch library. During these past two years, I have had the pleasure of working with and around Palisades … Continue reading →

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Freedom of Speech Does Not Include Vandalism or Property Damage

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Seeing the extensive graffiti on Royce Hall and the amount of garbage left on the UCLA campus was sickening. The cost to clean the buildings and the campus has been estimated in the millions of dollars. Many students/activists were arrested, … Continue reading →

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Lanes on PCH Will Be Closed at Night through Summer 2029

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

There will be overnight moving land closures on both the north and southbound lanes of Pacific Coast Highway between Sunset Boulevard and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Monday through Friday, starting May 6. All lanes will reopen each morning. This project will … Continue reading →

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The Big Read Will Be Held May 7

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades Library wanted to alert patrons that the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in the  library, 861 Alma Real. The book, Roz Chast’s, Can’t We Talk About … Continue reading →

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