Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Pepperdine to Exhibit Highlights from the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection

The Pepperdine Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art will showcase “The Cultivators: Highlights from the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection” from January 15 through March 27. Admission is free. A special opening celebration will be held on Saturday,...

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Environmentalists and Government Officials Are Needed to Save Ballona Wetlands

Prior to the L.A. County Supervisors meeting on January 11, Lucy Han, a representative of the nonprofit Friends of the Jungle, dropped off 500 letters tp Supervisor Holly Mitchell. The letters pleaded to save the Ballona Wetlands from the illegally...

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Safe Parking Effectiveness

(Editor’s note: A Westchester resident reported that on January 12 there were nine cars in safe parking and four in the adjacent lot at 5 a.m. “The Safe Parking gate was wide open, which seems inconsistent with the idea.”) EFFECTIVENESS...

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Spruzzo Debuts in the Highlands, Serves Tasty Meals 

  Ray Gowhari and his son Ryan have opened a new restaurant, Spruzzo, in the former Taste restaurant space in the Highlands Plaza at 538 Palisades Drive. The grand opening was held today, but Circling the News took advantage of the...

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Westchester Residents Not Consulted about Safe Parking

(Editor’s note: This is part two of a three part series exploring why the City turned a Rec Center parking lot into Safe Parking, taking spaces away from patrons.)  In 2016, the L.A. City Council approved an 18-month pilot program:...

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West Bureau Crime Statistics for 2021 vs. 2020

(Editor’s Note: West Los Angeles Captain Jonathon Tom sent the following January 8 letter to the community.) As the Captain and Commanding Officer of West Los Angeles Area (WLA), I have been fortunate to work with and develop relationships with...

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Gas-Powered Blowers & Mowers Are Still Polluting Our Air

A new California law (AB 1346) will require the state to adopt regulations regarding gas-powered tools, such as blowers and mowers, by July 1, 2022. It also bans their sale by the start of 2024, IF California’s Air Resource Board determines...

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Westchester versus Pacific Palisades: Field Permits and the Safe Parking Program 

(Editor’s note: Today we examine the difference between Westchester and Palisades Rec Centers and in tomorrow’s story, we’ll address Safe Parking in more depth.) What’s the difference between the Westchester and Pacific Palisades Recreation Centers? Both are run by L.A....

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Enoteca 5/Cinque Terre WEST Offers a 5-Course “Wine Dinner”

Enoteca 5/Cinque Terre WEST will host a wine dinner on January 19 with FIRRIATO Winery at 970 Monument Street. There will be five courses, all designed and prepared by Chef and Co-owner Chef Gianba Vinzoni with seven different wines to...

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Viewpoint: To Anyone Who Has Lost a Pet

(Editor’s note: The following letter appeared on Nextdoor Palisades. To anyone who doesn’t believe in kindness, love or hope, below is proof that these qualities indeed exist.)  Our 14-year-old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she passed away...

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