Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Book Sales May Return: Help Needed

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Committed volunteers are needed to help Friends of the Palisades Library resume its book sales in 2024. The money made from the sales helps support the Palisades Branch Library. Volunteers are needed to receive and sort books donations at least … Continue reading →

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PALISADES CRIME UPDATE October 15 to October 21

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin wrote in an October 26 email that “Last week we had seven auto-related crimes. Most of the problems are around the tourist locations of the Palisades. The beach and hiking trails have been the … Continue reading →

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8th Annual Paul Revere Middle School Run/ Walk This Sunday

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Did you eat too much candy before, during and after Halloween? Even your stretchy pants are groaning? And Thanksgiving and all the trimmings are still to come in the next few weeks? Here’s an idea, get some exercise at … Continue reading →

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People Taking Recycling from Blue Bins: Thieves or Helpful?

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Should you do anything if you see people going through your blue recycling bins? CTN received the following note last week “one more Monday I see one of these guys who drives around the Palisades (here, on Via) going through … Continue reading →

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Halloween Oasis Offered at Legion Post

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Going up and down the Alphabet Streets or the Huntington Palisades on Halloween evening can be a wearying experience – for adults. Now, take a break at the “Halloween Oasis,” which will be offered at the Ronald Reagan Palisades American … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades Has Lost a “Friend”

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Matthew Perry, 54, was found dead in his Palisades home around 4 p.m. on Saturday 28 around 4 p.m. “This truly is The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken, “Friends” co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane, and executive producer Kevin … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering L.A.’s Croissant King in France

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Maison Giraud, the French Restaurant that was located on Swarthmore in Pacific Palisades, was known for its croissants. A June 2012 L.A. Times (“Counter Intelligence: Maison Giraud in Pacific Palisades”) noted, “Maison Giraud has great French toast — brioche made … Continue reading →

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Seeking Soccer Officials with No High School Experience to Ref Games

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Do you look good in shorts and knee socks? Have you ever watched a high school varsity soccer game? Do you have a pulse? Good news, you too can be a high school referee. Santa Monica High School’s athletic director … Continue reading →

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Not Too Early to Purchase Unique Gift

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

There is always someone on your Christmas, Hanukah, birthday gift list that has everything. They don’t need or want clothes, jewelry, candles or yoga attire. Give that person an “experience” by gifting them a subscription to a Theatre Palisades season. … Continue reading →

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Marquez Block Party Proclaimed Spectacular Success

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  BY HALDIS TOPPEL Special to Circling the News The Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association (MKPOA) held its first block party in three years and it was pronounced a great success by merchants, community members and visitors. The morning started … Continue reading →

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