Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Sam Lagana Honored with “Spirit of Giving Humanitarian Award”

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Catholic Charities of Los Angeles honored Sam Laganà with its annual Spirit of Giving  Humanitarian Award in the Region of Our Lady of the Angels in October. Laganà was recognized for his leadership in supporting the recovery and resilience … Continue reading →

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Celebrate an Old Tradition This Holiday Season

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

This editor’s Radcliffe neighbor Scott Berryman, who has returned to the Palisades and put up Christmas lights, wrote “I have had incredible feedback about why to put up Christmas lights this year.” He mentioned that an old tradition that lifts … Continue reading →

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“Field of Dreams” Turf vs. Grass a Volatile Meeting

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By ALISON BURMEISTER The Pacific Palisades Recreation and Park Board (PAB) monthly meeting was held on December 9 after the November session was pushed to December when some residents contacted the City Attorney, reporting inadequate public notice. The small gym … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Season with “A Christmas Carol”

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Join Theatre Palisades Actors’ Troupe in enjoying a special presentation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, as a radio show, on Wednesday, December 17. This is the 12th year that actors have brought the holiday spirit to theater goers with … Continue reading →

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Free Holiday Luncheon for Seniors December 16

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

If you are a senior resident, you are invited to a luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post, 15247 La Cruz Drive. The Palisades Long-term Recovery group is hosting the … Continue reading →

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Holiday Soiree Delights and Unites Palisadians

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to Circling the News Laughter ricocheted through the American Legion Saturday as residents sang, danced, and played musical chairs at the Palisades Holiday Soiree. Master of Ceremonies Jimmy Dunne announced award winners and sang his own … Continue reading →

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Palisadian-Post Prints Last Edition December 11, 2025

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisadian-Post after 97 years in existence, printed its last edition on December 11, 2025. The community found out the weekly, then bi-monthly printed paper was ceasing publication though a story in the L.A. Times and via the Post’s Facebook … Continue reading →

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Claim Architect Provides Real Construction Costs

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: After the Palisades Fire, this editor has received so many emails requesting stories about builders, government programs that require so much documentation that people “throw up their hands,” free mental help, art programs  and free holiday decorations. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Palisades Fire | 5 Comments

Marquez Holiday Village This Sunday

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Marquez Charter Elementary School and the Pacific Palisades Rotary Club are joining together to host a Holiday Village to support families who suffered losses in the fire. This special event will be held  from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Meals Supplied to Firefighters

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Annually since 2021, Ronald Reagan Post 283 Auxiliary members have given gift cards to local Fire Station 23 and 69 to cover Thanksgiving expenses. Many residents may not realize that firefighters have to pay for their own meals while on … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents/Fires, Palisades Fire | 2 Comments