Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Sam Lagana Honored by CBS as a Hometown Hero

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Sam Laganà, who grew up in Pacific Palisades and is now famously known as the announcer/stadium “voice” of the Los Angeles Rams, was honored by CBS-Los Angeles Sports as a Hometown Hero, in October. Whenever an announcer/emcee is needed in … Continue reading →

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Councilmember Traci Park’s Promises to Visit Tramonto: Hears Residents Concerns

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Councilmember Traci Parks Planning and Transportation Deputy Jeff Khau said at the November 15 hearing about the Tramonto Slide that “The Councilwoman was satisfied that all the neighbor’s concerns had been addressed.” One resident wrote “That was a polite way … Continue reading →

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Three Separate Holiday Concerts Will be Held this Weekend

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Three Westside holiday concerts this weekend can put even the grumpiest and bad-tempered person in a festive mood. As an added bonus, all concerts include Palisades performers. A Santa Monica Christmas Concert will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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What Is It? #5

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

It is a cast iron stove that Dr. Howard Yonet bought at a lawn sale somewhere in the Catskill Mountains around 1963. Yonet said it was a rusted pot and took him “on and off a year” using steel wool … Continue reading →

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Troop 223 Holds Eagle Court of Honor

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Troop 223 held its Eagle Court of Honor on November 21, at Saint Matthews gymnasium, with 25 young men recognized for their Eagle Scout accomplishment. Mike Lanning became Scoutmaster in 1953 and over the past 70 years has helped raise … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Kids/Parenting | 7 Comments

Many Feel the California Death Tax Needs to Be Killed

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

When California residents voted for Proposition 19 in 2020, they were told that benefits would go to wildfire victims and seniors who wanted to move to a new home. The measure was narrowly approved by voters by 51.11 percent to … Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate, Seniors | 7 Comments

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Combines Community and Sport

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  The 9th Annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot saw more than 2,000 runners, family members, strollers and supporters assemble at the Palisades Charter High School Stadium Thanksgiving morning.   One of the founders of the race, David Houston, was putting … Continue reading →

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Absolutely Delightful Afternoon of Music Included Peter and the Wolf

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

There was something magical when Alan Chapman read the script for Peter in the Wolf at the November 19 afternoon concert at the Community Methodist Church. Chapman is an educator, radio host (Classical KUSC, Los Angeles), composer/lyricist and pianist, and … Continue reading →

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Alert Resident Stops the Illegal Removal of Parkway Trees

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

A resident taking a walk in the Huntington Palisades on November 25 alerted Cindy Kirven that large trees along the street parkway were being removed. Kirven, who is the co-president of the Pacific Palisades Community Council Forestry, went to the … Continue reading →

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Homeless Task Force Community Meeting Emphasizes Commitment

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Residents listened as the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness (PPTFH) continued its commitment to this community and to efforts to help the homeless in the town at a Zoom meeting on November 13. The task force was formed in … Continue reading →

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