Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

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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“All I Need to Know I Learned from My College Bar”

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Paseo Miramar resident Adam Lorenzo has written a witty and amusing book All I Need to Know I Learned from My College Bar, which might make the perfect gift for someone headed to college – or even someone who just … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: Explosion and Burn Was Preventable

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The anguish of the family, and the pain a 14-year-old is suffering, is inexcusable and could have been prevented. Circling the News reported on a kid who was burned in an apparent fireworks accident in the lower picnic area on … Continue reading →

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High School Cross Country/Track Runners Invited

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

High school cross country and track runners are invited to participate in the Dick Lemen Run, which coincides with the 5K Will Rogers Run on the 4th of July. Student runners from local high schools run under their school’s name and … Continue reading →

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Brent Madridejo: Courage in the Face of Cancer

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

By CHAZ PLAGER High school is a time fraught with trials and tribulations for any aspiring young adult. Exams, extracurriculars, credits, community service and more, push high schoolers to their limits as they try to decide how they will pursue … Continue reading →

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Experience Fireworks Produced by the Pros

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Pyro Spectaculars by Souza has orchestrated a 20-minute fireworks show that will be fill the skies above the Palisades High School Stadium by the Sea on July 4. This company is one of the largest fireworks providers in the nation. … Continue reading →

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Cocaine Use, Enlarged Heart Factors in Keenan Anderson Death: Family Files $100 Million Lawsuit

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner released its findings in the death of Keenan Darnell Anderson, 31, on June 2. The report (“Cause and Manner of Death Determined for Keenan Darnell Anderson”) listed the cause of death “as effects of … Continue reading →

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Lifeguard Towers on Will Rogers Beach Vandalized

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades Community Council President Maryam Zar joined LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur in a L.A. County Third District Beach Cleanup with Heal the Bay on June 17 from 8:30 to 9:45. Afterwards, there was … Continue reading →

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Summer Creative Writing Contest 2023 Opens

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

If your kids are bored, or even if they aren’t, give them a challenge these next two months. Write something longer than a text message. LOL The annual summer creative writing contest sponsored by the Palisades Friends of the Library … Continue reading →

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