Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Numerous Events at the Library this Week

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  If a resident has never attended an event at the library, take a look and select one. Most are free and the people are welcoming. The library is located at 861 Alma Real and unless otherwise noted, the events … Continue reading →

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What Is It #17

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  This is a ceramic spittoon. Google identifies it as made by the American Bennington Pottery Co. probably in late 1800’s. During those times much of the consumed tobacco was done by chewing. This habit generated a lot of saliva … Continue reading →

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Fake City Worker Tries to Break into Residence

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  Look out for scam artists, dressed in orange vests, helmets and carrying a bug sprayer. A resident wrote that his friend’s house was almost burglarized today. A person dressed up as a worker, claimed he was spraying some sort … Continue reading →

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Juveniles Riding E-Bikes Are Not Observing Traffic Laws

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: photos and videos have been sent to CTN anonymously. CTN does not identify the kids by name in the photo, CTN does not allege wrongdoing on the part of anyone in a photo, that were taken on public … Continue reading →

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Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studio Will Close

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By CHAZ PLAGER There’s no easy way to say this: on March 31, the Palisades branch of Z-Ultimate Self Defense studios will be closing for good after 27 years. “A lot of things happened all at once, and well… I … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense Class for Women Will Be Offered

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283, through Model Mugging, will host self-defense classes for women on Saturday, March 30. Registration is open now. Attendees will be taught how to protect themselves, gain situational awareness, learn boundary setting skills, and … Continue reading →

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Oceanaires Serenade Lee Calvert

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Oceanaires, who every year perform singing Valentines, were booked to sing on Valentine’s Day for Palisades own Lee Calvert, 99 (she’ll be 100 in August). Alas, she had a medical emergency, but on March 13, she was properly serenaded … Continue reading →

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Violence Was Posted to Kid’s TikTok Account

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

One resident reached out to Circling the News with a photo and said that before “he [Daniel P] took down his account, he had a habit of posting about his victims on Tik Tok. This is one of his victims … Continue reading →

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Obituary: Delores Stevens, Accomplished Musician, Long-time Palisadian

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Delores Stevens, an acclaimed pianist and co-founder of Chamber Music Palisades, passed away on March 7 at the age of 94. Born January 29, 1930, in Kingman Kansas, Stevens studied with the noted Bach authority Jan Chiapusso at the University … Continue reading →

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About $1,500 in Merchandise Taken from Kitson

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Kitson, on Sunset Boulevard, can be described as a fun shop, with go-to fashion and a lifestyle boutique dedicated to pop culture. It is renowned for its impressive celebrity clientele that includes Paris Hilton, Kate Beckinsale, Angelina Jolie and Janet … Continue reading →

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