Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Palisadian Co-Authors ‘Redeeming Justice’, a Memoir that Explores the Criminal Justice System

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to Circling the News A false accusation of rape sent 17-year-old Jarrett Adams to prison for almost a decade. His odyssey, detailed in his new book, “Redeeming Justice,” covers his trial with an inept defense attorney,...

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Annual YMCA Metropolitan Celebration Held at Simon Meadow

  Annually, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles honors employees and donors with service awards and recognition, usually in a large hotel ballroom downtown. This year, the luncheon ceremony was held on October 14 under a large tent – with...

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Letter: Marina del Rey Public Boat Launch Is a Disaster Evacuation Site

(Editor’s note: L.A. City Administrative Officer Matthew Szabo released an August 10 feasibility study stating that several City beaches and parks – including Will Rogers State Beach — were not good locations for proposed homeless villages. But Councilman Mike Bonin’s proposal...

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OBITUARY: Stuart Farberow, 58, Beloved Maui Police Officer, Proud Father                                    

Longtime Palisadian Stuart Farberow passed away on October 11, 2021, in Anna, Texas, while surrounded by friends and family. He was 58 years old.  Stuart was born in Harbor City, California on January 10, 1963, to Roberta (Bobbie) Farberow and...

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Undefeated Palisades High Football Wins Showdown with Hamilton, 63-7

It was supposed to be a hard-fought showdown: Hamilton (6-0) versus Palisades (7-0), with the eventual Western League championship on the line. Hamilton even rented floodlights so that the game could be played on a Friday night. But then the...

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Wedding: Sarah Levy Marries Graham Outerbridge

By BERNICE FOX Right now there’s probably a glow around Pacific Palisades Honorary Mayor Eugene Levy because of his latest role as real life father of the bride. On Saturday, his actress daughter, Sarah Levy, married actor Graham Outerbridge. Sarah’s...

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Art Contest for Youth to Celebrate Town’s 100th

In conjunction with the Pacific Palisades Historical Society, the American Legion Auxiliary is helping sponsor a coloring/art contest. The contest will help Pacific Palisades celebrate its 100th birthday next January 14-15 at several landmark locations in the community, organized by the Historical...

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Shared Housing Works, But the City Doesn’t Use It to House the Homeless

With more than 60,000 homeless people living on the streets and parks of Los Angeles – and residents told that nothing can be done because there’s not enough housing—one option is overlooked: shared housing. The effectiveness of efficiency of this...

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Praise for the Lutherans’ Inaugural October Charity Run

(Circling the News received the following letter on October 17.) I ran in the inaugural Octoberfest 5K race yesterday in the Palisades. I met Pastor Mike Lee, who was just back from running the Boston Marathon. He’s a lovely guy...

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Fire Station 69 Captain Tommy Kitahata Receives Firefighter of the Year Award

Of the more than 3,400 firefighters in Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades Fire Station 69 Captain II Tommy Kitahata was named the 2020 Firefighter of the Year. Selected by the Los Angeles City Firefighters Association, he received the award at the...

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