Author Archives: Sue

BOCA Open to Crowds of Happy Shoppers

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Sue

“I grew up on Monument. I went to Palisades Elementary, this is my town,” BOCA owner Denise Mangimelli, about being the first clothing store to reopen after the Palisades Fire on September 12. “Even though the town is a ‘wreck’ … Continue reading →

Posted in businesses/stores, Palisades Fire | 2 Comments

State Leadership Plays Roulette with Residents

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s Note: Tim Campbell recommended this great story by Chris LeGras, noting that this is “a great piece on Scott Weiner and his obsession with high density housing, which I’m sure is related to the $900,000+ he’s received in campaign … Continue reading →

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SB 79 Waiting for the Governor’s Signature. Call Him

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Sue

San Francisco Democratic Senator Scott Wiener wrote on X around 4 p.m. “SB 79 — our bill allowing more housing near public transportation — just received final approval by the Senate & IS ON ITS WAY TO THE GOVERNOR!” Senate … Continue reading →

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PaliBuilds Releases August Permit Numbers

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Sue

There were 75 new building permits issued in August, Pali Builds released in a report on September 11. The site, the brainchild of general contractor Kambiz “Combi” Kamdar and software developer Frank Renfro, is easily understood click here. In August … Continue reading →

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Entertainment: Pratt and Schwarzenegger’s Home; Emmy Awards

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger still are looking for a buyer for their six-bedroom, 12-bathroom home on a private street in Pacific Palisades. Want to see it?Doors will be open this Sunday, September 14, from 2 to … Continue reading →

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Cedars-Sinai Support Workshops for School Parents Planned

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This editor met Lauren Hunter a counselor, while taking a Marquez School Tour. Hunter sent the following letter.) I hope this note finds you well and that the transition back to the Palisades is going as smoothly as … Continue reading →

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Sports Editor Steve Galluzzo Honored with Football

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Sue

If a resident wants to know the history of any sport in Pacific Palisades, they only need to call Steve Galluzzo. He started covering the high school in 1998, when he was hired as the sports editor for the Palisadian-Post … Continue reading →

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“Wisdom of Eve” Delightful, Engaging and a Limited Run

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Sue

How did they do it? Pierson Playhouse burns in the January 7 Fire. There’s no place for Theatre Palisades actors to practice or perform. The costumes burned, the lighting and sets burned and yet . . .the Wisdom of Eve, … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Los Angeles Not Ready for World Cup/Olympics

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Sue

If one was going to be on television, one might buy a new outfit or at least make sure the dress/suit one is going to wear is clean and pressed. One would probably make sure they had a haircut/or hair … Continue reading →

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Scoop On the Loop Returns September 14

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Sue

Members of the Grenola Loop, which includes Las Casas, Grenola, Baylor, Marquette and Pintoresca Streets are keeping a long-time tradition alive with Scoop on the Loop from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 14 at Douglas Park where community … Continue reading →

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