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Author Archives: Sue Pascoe
Bogus Argument by City about Fee Waiver Costs
The vote by City Council to waive permit building fees on December 2 was put on hold, largely because Yolanda Chavez of the L.A. City Administrative Officer, who testified, warned of dire financial consequences for the city. Circling the News … Continue reading
Posted in Palisades Fire
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Dunne Buys a New Suit for Christmas
By JIMMY DUNNE I bought a new suit. It was definitely time. Not exactly a typical suit. It’s a Santa suit. I’ve had the same one since my first Santa job as a sophomore in high school. Fifty-five years ago. Our hometown Santa … Continue reading
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Y Is Extending Free Membership to those Impacted by Fires
The Metropolitan YMCA sent a press release on December 22, noting that a free membership will be extended for another year and will automatically renew, that no action is needed by the member. The press release stated, “We are proud … Continue reading
People Killed in Palisades/Eaton Fire to be Honored at Rose Parade
This editor received the following message: “Hello, I am the sister-in-law of Lora Swayne who was one of the 19 who died in the Eaton Fire. I am trying to help the California Community Foundation get in touch with relatives … Continue reading
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Obituary: Eric Preven, Television Writer, Government Activist, Dog Lover
Joshua Preven wrote, “I am heartbroken to share that my brother Eric Preven died suddenly on Saturday [November 8] from a suspected heart attack. He was a big, beautiful bear of a man full of passion and warmth, and I … Continue reading
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YMCA Offer Free Merchandize to Fire Survivors
The Palisades Lowe Family YMCA offered a free holiday shopping spree today, December 21 at the Collin & Katz YMCA in West L.A. The doors opened at 10 a.m. and about a thousand people had lined up for free merchandise. … Continue reading
Santa Ynez Reservoir to Be Drained Again
The Santa Ynez Reservoir, which holds 117 million gallons of water and was originally constructed following the Bel Air Fires as source for fighting wildfires, will once again be drained sometime in 2026. In January 2024, the Los Angeles Department … Continue reading
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Elizabeth Lamont Store Celebrates with Grand Reopening
The Elizabeth Lamont Store and Design Studio reopened its doors on October 30, making it one of the first retail stores to open on the Village side of Sunset after the January 2025 Palisades Fire. To celebrate the holidays a … Continue reading
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Erewhon to Return to Palisades in 2026
There has been much speculation about a grocery store returning to the center of Pacific Palisades, with one piece of gossip assuring everyone that a mini-Gelson’s would open in the Erewhon space. Caruso’s media company Nike Communications sent an update … Continue reading
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Palisades Community Awards Gala Filled with Praise and Hope
By ALISON BURMEISTER The Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) gathered for its annual Awards Gala and Holiday Dinner generously hosted by Spruzzo Restaurant & Bar at the base of the Palisades Highlands. The December 11 celebration honored outstanding individuals for … Continue reading
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