Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Roca Pizza on Swarthmore Now Closed

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

At the beginning of March, writers Bill Bruns and Kenny Turan were walking on Swarthmore when they noticed activity at 1061 Swarthmore Avenue, between Porta Via Palisades and Paige clothing store. A pizza restaurant had supposedly been in the works … Continue reading →

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Village Green Board Members Sought

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Village Green co-president Cindy Kirven wrote in an August 28 email to CTN to remind residents that all members of the community own the Palisades Village Green. “If you live in Pacific Palisades,” Kirven said “You are a member of … Continue reading →

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“Flipping Boxcars,” a New Novel by Cedric The Entertainer and Alan Eisenstock

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  “Flipping Boxcars,” a novel by Cedric Kyles (aka Cedric The Entertainer) coauthored with Palisadian Alan Eisenstock, is available on Amazon, starting September 12 click here. “It’s a crime novel,” Eisenstock said, and explained the book centers on Cedric’s actual … Continue reading →

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Rogue Coyote Killing Cats in Castellammare

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

A Castellammare resident wrote that there has been a coyote “living in the neighborhood for a while. It has killed at least six cats.” The resident wrote that she thought her cat was behind an impermeable fence on her “catio.” … Continue reading →

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LETTER: Try Early Morning Coffee and Pastries at Flour

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Do you know what Jerry Lewis, Walter Matthau, Ted Knight, Chevy Case, Bob Saget, Martin Short, Anthony Hopkins and Steve Guttenberg all have in common? They were all honorary mayors of Pacific Palisades. I’ll never forget something Mayor Steve … Continue reading →

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Highlands Elder Care Facility, Ciela, Now Taking Customers

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Ciela, described as a modern, resort-style retirement community in the Palisades Highlands, offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. The facility located at 17310 West Vereda de la Montura click here is giving tours to perspective clients, with plans … Continue reading →

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Third Annual 5K Oktoberfest Charity Run Set for October 14

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Need to raise some funds for your local nonprofit/charity? The Palisades Lutheran Church, located at 15905 Sunset, is offering residents a chance to help his/her charity, while exercising. Registration is now open for the Palisades Lutheran 3rd Annual 5K Oktoberfest … Continue reading →

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FLOUR Café Owner Listens to Residents and Changes Hours

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Flour owner Robert Flutie decided to shorten the hours at the popular eatery at 847 Via de la Paz for financial reasons. That decision meant the little café would no longer be open in the early morning. After residents’ outcry … Continue reading →

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Highly Entertaining and a Thoroughly Enjoyable: “The Andrew Brothers”

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

When the New York Times wrote August 8, (“What Is IJBOL?” A Korean word? A new boy band?”) and explained “eejbowl,” was short for “I Just Burst Out Laughing,” the editor couldn’t figure out when she would ever use that … Continue reading →

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Sports-Not a Good Night for the Dolphins with a 26-10 Loss

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

“Our timing was off,” Palisades High School Coach Hayden Smith said after the Dolphins 26-10 loss to Granada Hills on August 31, at the Stadium by the Sea. This was the annual Charter Bowl. Palisades led the series 11-4 and … Continue reading →

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