Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Roundup Banned in Some Countries and Cities, Still Used Here

Roundup has been cited in many lawsuits across the United States as a possible source of cancer. It continues to be legal here because the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it is safe. “There are no risks to public health...

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Which Church Are They Tearing Down?

A Design Review Board (DRB) notice was posted on the wall next to Loomy’s Toy Store at 833 Via de la Paz in April. It was a final review for a change of use from a 2,880 square-foot Church, Library...

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Palisades Democratic Club Hosts a Trip to Skirball

The Palisades Democratic Club is hosting a tour to the Skirball to see the new Maurice Sendak exhibit at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. If 20 or more RSVP, there will be a guided tour. Tickets will include admission...

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Former City Attorney Feuer Obstructed Justice

There’s an old saying “the chickens come home to roost” meaning the consequences of doing wrong always catches up with the wrong doer. Finally, former L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer, who ran unsuccessfully for Mayor (2022) and U.S. Congress (2024),...

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New Book by Stewart Slavin “With or Without the Camel”

Stewart Slavin, perhaps one of the gutsiest people to graduate from Palisades High School, made news even as he reported on it from the far corners of the globe. Slavin was the third editor-in-chief of the PaliHi student newspaper The...

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What Is It! #26

In the 1800’s it was necessary to conduct most business in person, especially for salesmen. Educators and government officials generally travelled by carriage or after 1850 by train. In the evenings on the road, they often slept in taverns, inns...

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Alas the City Is Falling Apart, What to Do, What to Do

Having relatives visit from the Midwest last week, this editor tried to be a great hostess and find activities that even my 94-year-old mom could enjoy. In years past, one of the first places to take tourists was the Venice...

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Historical Society Program Salutes Ernie Marquez and Marquez Family History

By PATRICK HEALY Historical Society Board Member The 2024 Pacific Palisades Historical Society Annual Meeting, held May 6 in Pierson Playhouse, was led by President Barbara Kohn, who welcomed special invited guests. They included individuals who identify as Tongvans, the...

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Orchid Society to Host Speaker Carole Beule

Carol Helen Beule, who annually helps create the Southern California Orchid Society’s  display for the Huntington’s annual October orchid show, will be this month’s speaker for the Malibu Orchid Society meeting. Beule will speak on “The Genus Lycaste” at 7...

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

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,...

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