Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

To Teach Kids Soccer, Go AYSO by June 30

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

A whole group of parents are paying a private company to teach children as young as 2 years old “the fundamentals” of soccer. The teachers and toddlers were at the Palisades Recreation Center at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 18. … Continue reading →

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CRIME in Pacific Palisades from May 28 to June 4

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin sent the following crime report for May 28 to June 4. “I have been in communication with our detectives, and we have seen a slight increase in our area burglaries,” Espin said in … Continue reading →

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Bill Gunning Will Speak on Cymbidiums

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  Bill Gunning, an expert on growing orchids, specifically cymbidiums, will speak at the monthly local orchid society meeting on Tuesday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at the Community Methodist Church, Hart Lounge, 801 Via de la Paz.   “Everything … Continue reading →

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Flamenco Comes to the Broad Stage

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The passion and fire of Spanish Dance and Flamenco returns to Los Angeles’ Westside. Flamenco, a beautiful dance form from Spain, will be coming to the Broad Stage in Santa Monica at 8 p.m. on June 24 with the 12th … Continue reading →

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Homeless Man Exposing Himself on Via

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

  A resident wrote to Circling the News with a query about what to do in an incident that occurred on June 12 around 11 a.m. at Flour (formerly Estate Coffee) on Via de la Paz.  The eatery is located … Continue reading →

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Win a $500 Prize for For Best Float in the 4th of July Parade

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades-Malibu YMCA float won the First Annual Auxiliary Award and the $1,000 prize in 2022. Judges were impressed with the more than 100 “jugheads” that had been made, using recycled material and then mounted on the side of the … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: Two Caruso Developments: One Done, One Planned

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The Acorn weekly ran a May 22 story headline: “Caruso Planning Major Changes to the Calabasas Commons.” Although the project is still in the planning stages, a meeting was held at King’s Fish House at the Commons and Founders Hall … Continue reading →

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Stuntwoman Diane Peterson Entertained Palisades Rotary

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Stuntwoman Diane Peterson was a luncheon Rotary speaker at Modo Mio restaurant. She was asked, “How much would you charge to go through that glass window?” “Five thousand,” she said immediately. Peterson’s journey from actress to stuntwoman to author provided … Continue reading →

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The Blue Crew Off to a Hot Start

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Although Southern California is locked into June gloom and cool temperatures, the Palisades 10U All Star baseball team is off to sizzling start, winning the Championship Game at a tournament in Las Virgenes last weekend. For the Blue Crew, formerly … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint—Slavery Is Alive and Well and Supported by Local Government

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The site, Anti-Slavery defines modern slavery as when “an individual is exploited by others for personal or commercial gain. Whether tricked, coerced, or forced, they lose their freedom.” People, who are addicted to drugs/alcohol have lost control of their lives … Continue reading →

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