Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Overdoses Occurring Too Regularly

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  (Editor’s note: when Los Angeles City Councilmember Traci Park spoke to the Pacific Palisades Community Council on June 22, she said “I am concerned about the overdoses.” She said that drugs that are out in the community, such as … Continue reading →

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The Mounting Toll of Those Dying on the Streets

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: the people and the names of those people who are dying on the streets should be remembered. The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner lists the case numbers, the names, the individual’s date of birth and the place … Continue reading →

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Gracious, Enthusiastic and Vibrant, Sylvia Boyd Selected Parade Marshal

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Anyone who has ever met Sylvia Boyd is struck by her enthusiasm, her genuineness and her kindness. Her “can do” attitude is infectious. She is a positive life force. This year, she was unanimously selected by parade organizers PAPA (Palisadian … Continue reading →

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Local News that Matters:

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

NEWSRACKS: In response to one person’s disgust about the newsracks, which are broken, graffitied and eyesores, one reader wrote: “Section 42.00 (f) of the LA Municipal Code covers everything about newsracks” click here. The reader said that anyone that has … Continue reading →

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Pinniped Patrol Volunteers Sought

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Sea lions and dolphins are stranding and dying on the beaches of Southern California because of domoic acid, which causes seizures, brain damage and sometimes death. Volunteers are needed to help spot strandings, let beachgoers know what is happening, … Continue reading →

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Enter the Home Decorating Contest

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  By ALISON BURMEISTER Celebrate the “sparkle and shine” of Pacific Palisades this Fourth of July. Susan Montgomery, local Sotheby’s realtor, and sponsor of the Home Decorating Contest for the fifth year in a row, encourages the entire community to … Continue reading →

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Do Not Urinate on Palisades Streets

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

A man, who was seemingly unconcerned about where he placed his urine, relieved himself on Monument Street across from Caruso’s Village. He was on the phone while he was pissing. He was also a half a block from public bathrooms … Continue reading →

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Palisadian Billy Crystal Selected as Kennedy Center Honoree

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Billy Crystal has just added to his long list of honors—in addition to being a co-honorary Pacific Palisades Mayor. On June 22, he was selected as a John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 46th Honoree. He will … Continue reading →

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The Town’s Only Chinese Restaurant Closed a Year Ago

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Cathay Palisades, the Chinese restaurant on Antioch, closed one year ago, on June 26. That business space remains empty, along with numerous other store fronts in the historic Business Block building along Antioch and Sunset. Starbucks, at the corner of Sunset … Continue reading →

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Marcus’ Pen Parade Theme: “Diamond Jubilee in 2023”

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  More than 40 themes were submitted to PAPA (Palisades Americanism Parade Association), by the May 7 deadline, and at a May 10 meeting, PAPA volunteers voted on their favorite. This year’s Fourth of July parade theme “Diamond Jubilee in … Continue reading →

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