Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Ciela Pushes Back Opening to Late November

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Ciela, a high-end elder care facility located at 17310 West Vereda de la Montura in the Palisades Highlands, has now pushed back its opening until the end of November. Initially, the resort-style facility, which will offer independent living, assisted living … Continue reading →

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CRIME: Senior Lead Officer Release Report of October 1 through 7

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin wrote in his weekly crime report that “There has been an increase in vehicle license plate thefts and E- bike thefts throughout West L.A.” He acknowledged that it is difficult to prevent someone from … Continue reading →

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Potrero Pedestrian Bridge Satisfies California Coastal Commission Requirements

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The California Coastal Commission (CCC) has required that there be coastal access for George Wolfberg Park at Potrero. The CCC also had two other requirements for the new park: parking spaces and a restroom. Initially it was proposed that a … Continue reading →

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LM LA Chapter Faces Backlash Over Support for Hamas Attacks on Israel

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

(This story was printed in the Westside Current on October 13 and is reprinted with permission.) Supporters of Black Lives Matter (BLM) spoke out against the organization this week, expressing their discomfort after various BLM chapters including Southern California issued … Continue reading →

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Private and Rich Public High Schools Under Pay Soccer Referees

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Some of the most expensive high schools in the United States, which charge up of $50,000 a year for tuition are now being told by the CIF – Southern Section Commissioner Chris West that they should start looking for soccer … Continue reading →

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Local Men Return to Israel to Fight

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

On October 10, the Israel Defense Forces said it called up more than 360,000 of its reserves in the wake of Hamas’ surprise attack. One of those returning to Israel was Daniel Kalmanovich, who has a dual citizenship. He had … Continue reading →

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Taylor Swift Tour Film at the Bay Theater

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

You did not have tickets for any of the six concerts when Taylor Swift was at SoFi Stadium. You were disappointed when they did not do enough closeups of Swift while she was watching her boyfriend Chief’s NFL player Travis … Continue reading →

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Orchid Lovers Will Meet on October 17: Free Admission to Huntington Orchid Show

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The Malibu Orchid Society (MOS) will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, in the Community Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz. The speaker will be Carol Klonowski, who will address “Unifoliate Cattleyas: Their History, … Continue reading →

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Equinox to Move into Bay Club Space

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

When the Bay Club, a fitness club located 17383 Sunset Boulevard, closed on May 31 after nearly 20 years in operation, it left a void for an upscale fitness entity in Pacific Palisades. It was reported September 27 Real Estate … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint-Rick Caruso Suffers Trans Political Symptoms

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Most are familiar with the term transgender, but now Rick Caruso is the epitome of a new term, trans political. Transgender, according to the American Psychiatric Association is defined as “People who may pursue multiple domains of gender affirmation, … Continue reading →

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