Author Archives: Sue

RealReal Store “Hit” by Armed Robbers

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Sue

The RealReal Store in Santa Monica, 200 26th Street, at the corner of San Vicente and 26th Street was robbed around 1:50 p.m. today, July 18. Six armed suspects were filmed running out of the store, carrying objects and into … Continue reading →

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Palisades Power: Electric Boogaloo

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: As homes and cars have become increasingly mandated all-electric in Los Angeles, I asked reporter Chaz Plager to find out where Palisades electricity comes from. Many of us have no idea how it is made, and assume it’s … Continue reading →

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Town Hall July 20 to Include Councilmember Park and Senator Allen

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Sue

The Castellammare Homeowner’s Board President Kim Feder has announced there will be a Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, at the community room in the Santa Monica YMCA, 1332 6th Street in Santa Monica. … Continue reading →

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“Friends” President Laura Schneider Passes the Reins

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s Note: In a letter to Friends of the Palisades Library, President Laura Schneider updated the community on the status of the local library, which burned in the fire. She also announced that a new president, Cameron Pfizenmaier, was stepping … Continue reading →

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Letter: New City Budget Cuts Fire Funding

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Sue

By JOHN ALLE (Responding to Luke Melchior confronting the LAFD Commission and Mayor Karen Bass for city-wide mismanagement (20+) Facebook) Alle sent the following letter.) Check the current new City Budget for the coming year. Funding for about 50 current … Continue reading →

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Senator Ben Allen Pauses SB 549

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Sue

Senator Ben Allen said during L.A. County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath’s Townhall that if people did not want SB 549, which would establish a building authority in Pacific Palisades, he would not pursue it. During that July 9 Zoom meeting, Allen … Continue reading →

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Emmy Nominations – Of course, Palisadians are included!

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Sue

By BERNICE FOX After what we’ve been through this year, it’s nice to have some good news for Pacific Palisades. This is an entertainment story. So that good news comes in the form of Emmy nominations – a lot of … Continue reading →

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Howling Heroes: LAFD Dog Calendar Contest Returns to Raise Funds for Firefighters

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note this story appeared in the Westside Current on July 15. In prior years the top Howling Heroes have been highlighted in CTN and have been featured in the annual 4th of July Parade. Nominate your poochie, and then … Continue reading →

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CRIME IN THE PALISADES: June 29 to July 5

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Sue

Pacific Palisades mostly burned, but there are some standing homes and businesses. Some of those houses are unoccupied now, either because it’s summer and people are on vacation, or some people have a second home – far away from Los … Continue reading →

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Anthony Marguleas, Amalfi Founder, has released his July Market and Rebuild Update.

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Sue

Palisades Permitting Update Anthony Marguleas, founder of Amalfi Estates wrote in his July 2025 newsletter, “It has been six months since the fires, and a lot has been happening.” He said there are now more than 650 plan check applications … Continue reading →

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