Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Optimist Club Speakers Will Include John McKinney

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Optimist Club will host two radically different speakers in February. On February 6, District Attorney candidate John McKinney will speak and answer questions. On February 20, the speaker will be Silvi Winthrop, a mindfulness instructor. Perspective members … Continue reading →

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Beach Art Sought from Third to Fifth Graders

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  L.A. County is seeking posters/artwork for its “Can the Trash” contest. Selected winners may receive a $100 gift card and have their artwork wrapped around the beach trash barrels at some of Southern California’s most popular beaches. To Enter: … Continue reading →

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Town Clock Dedication Held January 28

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

About 150 residents joined honorees, Rotary Club dignities and P.R.I.D.E. members to dedicate a town clock on January 28. The four-sided clock is located at the corner of Swarthmore Avenue and Sunset Boulevard, on property leased by U.S. Bank. One … Continue reading →

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Food Trucks Continue to Draw Controversy

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

There is a proverb “the road to hell is paved with good intentions,” which can be interpreted to mean that that good actions may have unintended consequences. On September 17, 2018, former Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 946, which is … Continue reading →

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Thrive LA Poll Exposes City’s Struggles with Leadership, Homelessness, and Crime

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note this story ran January 29 on Westside Current and is reprinted with permission.)   By JAMIE PAIGE A recent poll conducted by Thrive LA has brought to light the deep-seated issues plaguing Los Angeles, including a significant decline … Continue reading →

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Sidewalk Vending Occupies Pedestrian Pathways and Pays No Taxes

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

One resident wrote CTN: “Here is a photo of the local carne asada street vendor setting up shop on Sunset in front of Ralph’s at 3 p.m. on Tuesday blocking the sidewalk. Business is so good that the vendor now … Continue reading →

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Palisades Represented at a Gaming Tournament in Chicago

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  by CHAZ PLAGER One year ago, exactly, I wrote an article about my experience at the premiere Chicago fighting game tournament Frosty Faustings. I enjoyed my time there immensely, and when I heard that Frosty Faustings XIV had begun … Continue reading →

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Garden Club Will Meet February 5: Beneficial Insects

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  The Pacific Palisades Garden Club will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 5. This meeting should be of special interest to any resident who doesn’t want to use pesticides in controlling common pests. Kyra Rude, … Continue reading →

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What Is It #13

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

  This is my Mother’s Apple Cake. I still remember fondly eating big slices of it as a child a few times every year. The recipe was lost on her passing but it recently showed up in a wicker basket … Continue reading →

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Councilmember Traci Park Reflects on First Year in Office

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Sue Pascoe

Councilmember Traci Park was at a tree trimming in Brentwood in the morning on January 27, and that afternoon in Venice knocking on constituents’ doors, letting them know the water pipe break, which had flooded their Venice Canal Streets, was … Continue reading →

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