Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Guy Stanley Philoche’s Paintings Featured in Pacific Palisades

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  Acclaimed visual artist Guy Stanley Philoche was at the Bruce Lurie Gallery on February 24, for an exhibition of “Give Us Our Flowers.” The paintings will be at the gallery through March 18. This is his first-time exhibiting art … Continue reading →

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Krekorian Challenges LAist Report on LAHSA Findings, Cites Misleading Data

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

LAist’s Nick Gerda reported that the City was hiding a LAHSA report about the ineffectiveness of 41.18 (“Encampment Analysis”). It appears Gerda is unclear about the code, and does not question LAHSA’s (Los Angeles Housing Service Authority) explanation of the … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Pacific Palisades Residents! Book Donations Temporarily Halted

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  Pacific Palisades residents have been so good about donating gently-used books for the Friends of the Library upcoming parking lot sale, that donations have to stop for now. Friends of the Library’s Seem Wolsefer wrote, “Due to the overwhelming response … Continue reading →

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See You at the Polls Tuesday

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By CHAZ PLAGER Four years have come and gone, and it’s that time again— time for the presidential primary for the 2024 election. Now if you know me. You know I’m a smart guy, with a lot of opinions. I … Continue reading →

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Concert Include Violinist Hye-Jin Kim: and a World Premiere of “Tamit and Moar”

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

An exceptional evening of music is planned for St. Matthew’s Music Guild Concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 8. Violinist Hye-Jin Kim will be featured in the lyrical Violin Concerto by Gian-Carlos Menotti. At the concert, there will also … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: Vote No on HLA, Here’s Why

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

By TRACI PARK On Tuesday, Los Angeles voters will decide the fate of Measure HLA, also referred to as Healthy Streets LA, an effort backed by bike activists who also want to tear down the 90 freeway. Essentially, HLA would … Continue reading →

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Prop. 1 Supporters Include Construction and Utility Companies

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

On the California Official Voter’s guide, one can see which corporations/unions support Prop. 1, which is ostensibly for Mental Health Services and Veterans’ Care. That proposition supports “housing first,” which means building housing where people might get mental health, drug … Continue reading →

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LAHSA Did Not Count the Beaches

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Days before the point-in-time count at the end of January, Pacific Palisades volunteers here were told by the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) NOT to count Will Rogers State Beach or PCH. We were told that Recs and Parks would … Continue reading →

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Prepare Homes for Wildfire with The Community Brigade

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  By CHAZ PLAGER In the world, there are just some things that seem to go together perfectly. Ketchup and fries, pepperoni and pizza, California and wildfires. In the first three months of 2024, the California fire department has already … Continue reading →

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High School Students Speak on the Constitution at State Contest

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

At the Sunday morning Palisades Farmers Market, an enthusiastic young dad with a kid on his shoulders went up to the Democratic table and told the women. “I’m voting for Biden because he supports abortion.” Regardless of how people feel … Continue reading →

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