Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

It Passed! Permit Fees Waived for Fire Rebuilds

In April 2025, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive order to waive plan check and permit fees associated with the reconstruction of residences that burned during the January 7 Palisades Fire. Residents soon learned that it would take a...

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Not Going to Lie to You

Somedays I wake up and I feel low, so low I don’t want to get out of bed. I feel like all the money that people sent to Fire Aid that went to nonprofits (and the people that made that...

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Posted in Film/Television, Kids/Parenting, Palisades Fire | 8 Comments

Letter: No More Taxes Until There’s Improvement

(Editor’s note: At the Palisades Democratic Club’s Annual Meeting, Councilmember Traci Park was among the speakers. She urged everyone to sign a petition to get a half cent sales tax on the ballot for the fire department, with that money...

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Posted in Accidents/Fires, Letters | 7 Comments

“Recurrence” Solo Exhibition Opens February 5

A solo art exhibition “Recurrence” by Leo Marmol, will have an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 5. The exhibition will run though March 1, at the Charles Arnoldi Studio, 721 Hampton Drive, Venice. A rideshare...

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Assessor Prang Reconciles Building Code with Assessment Code

(Editor’s note: At the Palisades Democratic Club’s annual meeting on February 1, one of the last speakers on the dais was Jeff Prang, L.A. County Assessor. Although shoved to the end of the program, he received more applause than any...

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Palisades Fire Law Suit to Go Before Judge Feb. 5

By JEREMY PADAWAR A judge will hear arguments in the Palisades fire lawsuit that will determine more than scheduling or legal procedure on February 5. This hearing goes to the heart of whether victims will ever be allowed to uncover...

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“Queen of Hearts” Presented by Gesualdo Six at St. Matthew’s

“Ingeniously programmed and impeccably delivered, with that undefinable excitement that comes from a group of musicians working absolutely as one.” – Gramophone Pacific St. Matthew’s Music Guild will present a special concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 6. Pacific Palisades...

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Local Troop Works to Restore a Monarch Habitat

By EMMETT HAGGENMILLER On Saturday, Jan. 31, 2025, five middle school boys from Pacific Palisades’ Scouting America Troop 223, proved that local youth are joining the charge in wildfire recovery. The Vikings Patrol, led by Emmett Haggenmiller, 13, spent their...

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Pali High Hoops Squads Enjoy Triumphant Return

By STEVE GALLUZZO CTN Contributor As soon as announcer Lorenz Evans declared: “Welcome back to Ocean Arena at world-famous Pali High!” before the pre-game introductions, a deafening roar erupted from the packed stands Thursday evening as the varsity boys basketball...

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Infrastructure Fees Palisades Residents May  Be Asked to Pay

An Alphabet Street resident wrote CTN asking about clarification for undergrounding. “In the Alphabet streets are being told that we have to sign up or sign (something) with the LADWP by February 2026 and construction is supposed to begin this...

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