Author Archives: Sue

Floorish Is Open, Providing Immediate Flooring

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Sue

  Floorish (known for many years as Carpets West), which was located on Via de la Paz, is open and ready for clients at a showroom on Lincoln Boulevard. The Via store burned during the January Palisades Fire. Owner Claire … Continue reading →

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Fun Returns to Pacific Palisades Sunday

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Sue

The one thing this little community needs and hasn’t had in a long time is a big party in the park. That will change this Sunday with a Town Party and  Booce Opening Day, hosted by the man who knows … Continue reading →

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OBITUARY – Eric Dugdale, Beloved Uncle, Brother, Town Historian

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Sue

Eric Dugdale, born April 24, 1951, passed away August 27, after a three-month bout with pneumonia. He was 74. He was the son of Charlotte H. Dugdale-Self and Eric Dugdale, Sr. a builder from England who came from Canada to … Continue reading →

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Children’s Clothing Store Keetan Now in Santa Monica

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Sue

One of Pacific Palisades favorite children’s clothing store has moved to 1233 Montana Ave in Santa Monica. Prior to the fire the store was located at 1015 Swarthmore Avenue, near PaliSkates and within steps of Caruso’s Palisades Village. Although the … Continue reading →

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Small Businesses Grants Available: Horvath Focuses in a Different Area

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Sue

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation promises “pennies” for grants for businesses, while L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath has authored a motion directing the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) to launch an Emergency Rent Relief Program (ERRP) to keep … Continue reading →

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PaliHi To Return to Campus in January

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The following note, written by Principal Dr. Pam Magee was sent to the Palisades Charter High School Community and is being shared with Pacific Palisades residents.) Dear Palisades Charter High School Community, I hope you are settling into … Continue reading →

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Letter: Lost a Home, a Business, Moving Forward

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This letter is reprinted with permission. Pamela Hayer of Keetan, the children’s clothing boutique in the Palisades reached out to CTN.) I’ve always enjoyed reading Circling the News—and after the fires, your updates became an invaluable resource. It’s … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Fires: One Shrouded in Mystery, the Second an Open Book

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Sue

The Palisades Fire took place on January 7. Despite little or no wind on January 8 and 9, buildings continued to burn in Pacific Palisades. Many homes in the Highlands that had been saved on January 7 burned the next … Continue reading →

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Theatre Palisades Presents “The Wisdom of Eve”

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Sue

Although the Palisades Fire destroyed Pierson Playhouse, home of the Theatre Palisades Community Theatre, it did not destroy the talent and the desire to perform. The Palisades Community and now Venice, Marina Del Rey Culver City and Westchester are all … Continue reading →

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Fire Survivors Screwed by Insurance/State of California

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Sue

For more than 30 years, this editor and her husband have paid State Farm Insurance for coverage for the house and possessions. Possession replacement was listed as $800,000. We paid the amount State Farm requested so that if there was … Continue reading →

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