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Author Archives: Sue Pascoe
Homelessness in L.A.: Big Ship, No Rudder
(Editor’s note: The following article appeared in CityWatch on July 8 and is reprinted with permission.) TIM CAMPBELL When, LAHSA announced a nearly imperceptible reduction in homelessness at a public relations event on June 28, leaders from Dr. Va Lecia...
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Beware of CVS Caller Scam
A reader wanted to alert people who use the CVS Pharmacy in Pacific Palisades of a scam. He said, “I received four phone calls in the last 24 hours from someone claiming to be from the CVS Pharmacy in...
Posted in Crime/Police
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The 2024 Will Rogers 5/10K Run Saw Fast Times . . . and Fun
Many runners had best times when they crossed the finish lines at the 2024 July 4th 5/10K Will Rogers Race. While the rest of the southland was under an extreme heat wave, there was cloud cover and even a light...
Posted in Holidays, Sports
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Reader Warns Against Boarding Pets at Wag Hotels
When you go away for the holidays, finding a reputable place to board a pet or even finding a great pet sitter is a challenge, but for one family the experience turned into a nightmare. They went to what they...
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Found Linens, Are They Yours?
This editor found these high-quality linens by Palisades Elementary School on June 30. There is a lovely tablecloth with matching napkins, a second intricately embroidered piece and what appears to be a small, fringed tablecloth. From the tags on...
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Sale of 4th of July Fireworks, Sane and Safe?
In One America News, it was reported on July 7 (“Man Arrested after Giving His Son Fireworks that Set Two Homes on Fire”), that a Long Island father was arrested. Allegedly Karamjit Singh gave his 11-year-old son fireworks outside his...
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Theatre Palisades Youth Presents Grease
The Theatre Palisades Youth production of Grease, which features kids from ages 7 to 15, will open July 12 and run on select nights through July 21. Hear some of your favorite songs from the movie and the Broadway musical,...
Posted in Film/Television, Kids/Parenting
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Criminal Released by Garcon Responsible for Death
(This story “Newport Mayor Criticizes Judicial system after Released Santa Monica Robbery Suspect Involved in Fatal Newport Beach Incident” originally appeared on July 5 in the Westside Current and is reprinted with permission.) A man previously arrested for an armed...
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Shady Real Estate: Room with a View of a Stream
A homeless individual found a spot in the Santa Monica Canyon flood control area, which feeds water to the ocean, and settled in – no air conditioning needed. Located under Amalfi and Entrada, a neighbor reported to the Pacific...
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Pacific Palisades Parade Acknowledged in Local News Media
The Los Angeles Daily News wrote on July 5 that “Actors Steve Guttenberg and Danny Trejo and Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna will be among the participants in parades in Los Angeles County Thursday marking Independence Day. “Guttenberg will...
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