Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Local Theater Volunteer Killed in a Hit and Run

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Ira Kosberg, who volunteered in the booth for Theatre Palisades at Pierson Playhouse, was killed on November 18 as he was crossing Sepulveda Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. Theatre Palisades Board Member Martha Hunter told CTN that he was a … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Town Clean with Help from Troop 223

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Highlighting the acts of some dedicated youths often goes unnoticed, which is why the almost three hours of cleaning that some Scouts from Troop 223 did on October 14, should be recognized. Patrol leader Jack Itaya led a group of … Continue reading →

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CRIME: Burglary Community Alert

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The police are warning residents that there are two to four males, who are part of an organized burglary crew that are targeting West L.A., including Pacific Palisades. The suspects target large homes that appear to be unoccupied. On several … Continue reading →

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HO!HO!HO! Santa Claus Is Coming to Pacific Palisades

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Santa Claus is making a scheduled stop in Pacific Palisades this Saturday for the annual HO!HO!HO! He and Mrs. Claus will fly via reindeer to Fire Station 69, where they will be transported atop the firetruck to Simon Meadow, at … Continue reading →

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Donate to Support Red Kettle Day Tomorrow, December 6

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

For more than 40 years, the local Optimists have participated in Kettle Day, a major fundraiser for the Salvation Army, by ringing a bell in front of local establishments. Tomorrow, December 6, Optimists will once again aid those in need. … Continue reading →

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CRIME – November 19 to 24 Reported Incidents

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin released the crime statistics for this area from November 19 to 24. There are a record 20 reported crimes for that time period. Espin wrote in his weekly message, “as the holidays are … Continue reading →

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What Is It? #6

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

These are examples of Depression Glass. When my parents went to our local movie theater, the Claridge on Avenue P in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday or Saturday night there would be a large display of glass dinnerware in the … Continue reading →

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Additional Castellammare Building Projects Seek City Approval

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Circling the News received the following letter that was sent to Castellammare residents urging them to speak at another hearing for additional oversize homes built on the Tramonto Landslide. CTN is printing the letter as a service to Pacific … Continue reading →

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‘I Didn’t Say That at the Hearing’ Khau Said.

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Circling the News published a November 28 story (“Councilmember Traci Park Promises to Visit Tramonto: Hears Residents’ Concerns”). The story began, “Councilmember Traci Parks Planning and Transportation Deputy Jeff Khau said at the November 15 hearing about the Tramonto … Continue reading →

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Clare College Choir, Cambridge Performs at St. Matthew’s December 8

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

By LIBBY MOTIKA In a special one-night concert, the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge University, will perform a program in celebration of Advent and Christmas on Friday, December 8, 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. The selections survey five centuries … Continue reading →

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