Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

GUSTAF SODERBERG – Best of the Best

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  This editor can think of at least five individuals or groups that should have been honored by the town/community council but have not. Either they have been overlooked or people were unaware of the contributions made. They still should … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trees Shipped to the Y-Lot this Week

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Fresh Christmas trees were shipped to the Palisades-Malibu YMCA lot on Tuesday this week. There are sizes from desktop to 14-ft. tall that will fit any space. YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley wanted to ensure that Palisades residents had a … Continue reading →

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Palisadian Morris Studying in Prague on Fulbright Research Award

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

During Covid, Avery Morris, with her twin sister Alexandra, performed outdoor concerts in the Marquez Knolls area to the joy of residents, who sat on lawn chairs in the street. To prepare for the concerts Morris spent time on the … Continue reading →

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DICK LITTLESTONE: The Best of the Best

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

This editor can think of at least five individuals or groups that should have been honored by the town/community council but have not. Either they have been overlooked or people were unaware of the contributions made. They still should be … Continue reading →

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Billy Crystal Receives Kennedy Center Honor

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Billy Crystal, Palisades resident and former honorary co-mayor, was recognized by President Joe Biden for being selected as a Kennedy Center Honoree at a reception in the East Room of the White House on December 3. Crystal was named not … Continue reading →

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Sibling Project Provides Friendship and Mentoring

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

By CHAZ PLAGER There are two kinds of sibling relationships—ones where the siblings stick together like glue and stay friendly even towards adulthood, and ones where they don’t. Ideally, all siblings would treat each other like the former, but that … Continue reading →

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HO!HO!HO! Spreads Holiday Cheer

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

By CHAZ PLAGER A bright blue sky shone over the Palisades as the annual holiday festival HO!HO!HO! was held in Simon Meadow on December 9. This Palisades event was started in 1949 by the Palisades Chamber of Commerce and held … Continue reading →

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Twelve Young Women Receive Eagle Scout Rank

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

This was only the third Eagle Scout ceremony for Troop 223 G, and 12 young women were honored with the award on November 20 at St. Matthew’s Sprague Auditorium. Offering the opening invocation and the closing benediction was Patrol Leader … Continue reading →

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Chanukah Lighting Celebrated at Palisades Village

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

An annual tradition in Pacific Palisades happened with the lighting of first candle of the Chanukah Menorah on December 7 in Palisades Village. Each day for eight days a new candle is lit. This holiday celebrates light over darkness: a … Continue reading →

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Noisy Wild Parrots Call Palisades Home

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  By CHAZ PLAGER Any longtime resident of the Palisades has likely seen (and heard) the screeching flocks of green birds which nest in the town. Colloquially referred to as wild parrots, residents are divided on their perceptions of the … Continue reading →

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