Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Obituary: Dr. Bernard Murray Churchill, Noted Urologist, Beloved Husband, Father

Long-time Palisadian, Dr. Bernard Murray Churchill, MD, died on January 25, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. He was 86 years old. Bernie, as everyone knew him, was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1939.  He received his medical education … Continue reading

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Candidate Forum Mostly Civil: Two People Ejected

The Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) held a Los Angeles City Council District 11 candidate forum on March 1 at the Venice First Lutheran Church. Three candidates were on the dais: incumbent Traci Park and challengers Faizah Malik and … Continue reading

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Councilmember Park to Host AECOM: Summary from Mayor’s AECOM Meeting

There will be a virtual townhall meeting to discuss the AECOM report with Councilmember Traci Park from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2 click here L.A. Mayor Karen Bass hired AECOM, after the Hagerty consulting firm was hired, … Continue reading

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Monarch Madness Requires City Biologist

Lots cleared by the Army Corps of Engineers and other contractors had little or no greenery left. Trees that people hoped might survive were kept, but then later they had to be cut down, too. By HANK WRIGHT I read … Continue reading

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Palisadian Songwriter Celebrated in Upcoming Screening March 7

The documentary “More than Santa Baby” celebrates the life and music of long-time Palisadian composer Philip Springer, 99. The film will screen at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at The LA Live Regal Cinema – in the LA REEL … Continue reading

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Residents Need Biologists to Rebuild

People rebuilding in Pacific Palisades lost their homes/possessions, their yards, everything. The Army Corps of Engineers came to town and within five months had scrapped most lots clean. Then it’s been more than a year with insurance not paying and … Continue reading

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Layer by Layer, Palisades Fire Secrecy Unwinds

Initial depositions relating to the Lachman Fire were released, February26. Lead Attorney Rober Behle of Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis, LLP said, “These depositions are game changers. For more than a year, the public has been kept in the dark … Continue reading

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Palisades Bowl Listed for Sale

The real estate brochure shows gorgeous photos of the Palisades Bowl at 16321 Pacific Coast Highway. The square footage is listed as 861,181-square-feet on a lot size of about 19.77 acres. The brochure notes that the Bowl is “Situated along … Continue reading

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Artists  Sought for Temescal Mural Conservation

There are three spots available, for volunteers, ages 16+ to learn and to help with the very detailed phase of restoring the mural on Temescal Canyon and Bowdoin. Volunteers will be working with the conservation team, MuralColors on specific areas … Continue reading

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Tickets Available for May Santa Monica Inaugural Jazz Festival

Tickets for the Santa Monica Inaugural Jazz Festival, curated by Topanga resident and legendary bassist Stanley Clarke, are now available. The festival, which will be held May 1 – 9, is a Route 66 Edition celebrating 100 years of Miles...

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