Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

The Fourth Annual Animal Shelter Drive

It is cold and rainy, but many people are in their lovely homes with blankets and heat. The same is not true for the “unwanted” animals in the Los Angeles County Shelters. Four years ago, Nancy Jackson started the Palisades...

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Optimist Club Speakers Will Include John McKinney

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...

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Beach Art Sought from Third to Fifth Graders

  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:...

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Town Clock Dedication Held January 28

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...

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Food Trucks Continue to Draw Controversy

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...

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

(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...

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Sidewalk Vending Occupies Pedestrian Pathways and Pays No Taxes

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...

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Palisades Represented at a Gaming Tournament in Chicago

  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...

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Garden Club Will Meet February 5: Beneficial Insects

  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,...

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What Is It #13

  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...

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