Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Documentary about Composer Springer Oscar Qualified

More Than Santa Baby is more than a song; it’s more than just a documentary about the legendary composer Philip Springer; it’s the product of love and belief. Daughter Tamar Springer, who wrote and produced the film said, “I have … Continue reading

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Holiday Get-Togethers on December 7

  TENNIS AT THE REC CENTER: The Palisades Tennis Center is back! Mike Tomas invites tennis players to join him at the Palisades Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, December 7, at 851 Alma Real Drive. “Play … Continue reading

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In Memoriam: Father Greg Goethals

In Jimmy Dunne’s November 30 Substack “Jimmy Dunne Says,” he honored Father Greg Goethals and wrote: This past week, California lost one of its true treasures—Father Greg. For 19 years, Father Greg has been the leader and heart of Loyola … Continue reading

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Vittorio Toy Drive Is “On” This Year

For 15 years, the Pellegrini family, owner of Vittorio Restaurant and Pizzeria, has hosted an annual toy drive to benefit children who might not have gifts  this holiday. The January 7  Palisades fire destroyed the popular restaurant on Marquez Avenue, … Continue reading

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Board to Discuss Sod Versus Turf

The Pacific Palisades Recreation and Park Board (PAB), will hold its monthly November meeting on December 9. The November meeting was cancelled because some members of the community went to the City Attorney and said there was not enough notice. … Continue reading

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Palisades Fire “Paradise Abandoned” Airs Today December 5

Director Rob Montz grew up in Pacific Palisades before moving to the East Coast for College. His mom’s home in the Marquez Knolls area of Pacific Palisades burned in the January 7 Palisades Fire. His brother Rocky, who works at … Continue reading

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Viewpoint: Residents “Crying Uncle”

This editor is joining residents in “crying uncle.”  For those too young to understand the phrase, it originated around the 1900’s among American school children as a way to surrender in a physical fight, meaning “give up” and was still … Continue reading

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CRIME: Arson, Theft Sexual Assault

The Palisades Beach detail continues to patrol the hillsides and surrounding area of Pacific Palisades and make arrests. Two arrests of note were made on November 29: A male, 23, transient entered an area near the cabanas of the lower … Continue reading

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Glorious Songs! Glorious Music! Glorious Concerts This December!

By Bernice Fox ANGEL CITY CHORALE There’s nothing like a choral concert to replace the sounds of crackling flames and high winds that continue to play in the head. And three local choral concerts are coming up in the next … Continue reading

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Palisades First Home Lacks Undergrounding Capacity. How Many More?

After the Palisades Fire, when numerous electrical poles were down in the Alphabet Streets and in the area below Sunset Boulevard, many people reported that subsequent sparks/embers came from downed electrical lines. One firefighter told CTN that there were “live” … Continue reading

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