Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Pick It Up Pali Is an Inspired Program

  By CHAZ PLAGER   Almost everyone would agree that the environment could be better protected. However, tragically few students, the generation that will inherit this world, actually act in a way that reflects this belief. The trash left around … Continue reading

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Richard Harrington to Have First Solo Show

Richard Harrington, a British visual artist and design director, is having his first solo show “Around You” from May 4 through June 10. Photographer Lesly Hall wrote CTN that “My friend Rich Harrington is creating beautiful art from his studio in Marquez Knolls … Continue reading

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Editor Threatened: Few Days Later Called a Racist

THREATENING MESSAGE: This editor received the following text message from a 310-765-7413 number on April 21: “Hey Sue . . .Active & sesh ready!!! “Sleep with one eye open (and then my address was listed). “Revenge is a dish best … Continue reading

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Palisades Friends/Newcomers Support Clothing Rack

The origin and the importance of the Santa Monica College Food Bodega and Bodega Clothing Rack were explained to members of The Pacific Palisades Friends and Newcomers Community Engagement Committee on April 10. Meeting at the home of Janice and … Continue reading

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“Housing First” Theorists Cost Billions and Leave Homeless on the Streets

  By TIM CAMPBELL Occasionally, I notice a news story about an oddball group called the Flat Earth Society.  As its name implies, society members believe Earth is flat, an idea not taken seriously since well before the birth of … Continue reading

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 Bermudez: Palisades’ Loss Is West L.A.’s Gain

One of the biggest assets to Pacific Palisades Beach Detail, was officer Jose Bermudez. If you were up at 3 a.m. on some mornings, you might find him with a partner on the local beaches or hillsides looking for illegal … Continue reading

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Juvenile Crime Includes Graffiti, Car Break-ins: Street Vendor Letters

REGARDING GRAFFITI: I hope we can catch the kids who did this [graffiti in George Wolfberg Park at Potrero]. It’s a shame such a beautiful place/sanctuary can be vandalized. I brought friends from out of town for a walk and … Continue reading

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Viewpoint: Hey, LA Times Editorial Board: Latest Column on Venice Attacks–Too Soon and Out of Touch

(Editor’s note: This article appeared on April 24 in the Westside Current and is reprinted with permission.) By: JAMIE PAIGE, Editor Westside Current On April 15, an emotional Councilwoman Traci Park delivered a speech at a press conference following the … Continue reading

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Pickleball Social Planned for Sunday

There is a pickleball social planned from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 28, 15305 Sunset Boulevard, in the U.S. Bank parking lot. The event is hosted by Rally Club. If you’re always wanted to try the sport, there … Continue reading

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Teens Unveil Native Pollinator Garden at Library

By JAKE FOLSOM There’s good news to share about the great work local teens are doing at the Palisades Library. The public is welcome to come to the library on May 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. and May 4 … Continue reading

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