Author Archives: Sue

Benito Waited 700 Days in a South LA Shelter—Now He’s Living His Best Life 2,600 Miles Away

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This is such an uplifting story that I thought readers might like it. It first appeared in the Westside Current on July 8 and is reprinted with permission.)   By JAMIE PAIGE As Los Angeles shelters struggle with … Continue reading →

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This Year’s Point in Time Count: Numbers Are Down, Doesn’t Account for Deaths

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Sue

The following numbers were released by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ Office, today after the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) released its Point in Time (PIT) Count. Homelessness reported to have declined for two years in a row in L.A. … Continue reading →

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News and Notes for Palisades Residents for the Week of July 14

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Sue

BUILDER/BUYER INFO WEBSITE: An interesting website founded by Palisadian Frank Renfro, is one residents might like to view click here. He told CTN that “I built a website to see building and buying information for the Palisades.  I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Small Fire on the Hillside above PCH

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Sue

A Santa Monica Canyon resident wrote “I noticed smoke coming from the bushes when I was driving south on PCH from Entrada with a friend.” He identified the area as directly below 49 Mabery right on the lower wall of … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: The Palisades Fire Analyzed

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: It has been six months since the Palisades Fire and the fire cause has not been reported. An after action report has also not been issued. Below is CTN’s report.) At about 10:30 a.m. on January 7, 2025, … Continue reading →

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Malibu Orchid Society (of the Palisades) to Meet July 15

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Sue

Carol Klonowski will be the guest speaker for the Malibu Orchid Society that was meeting at the Palisades Community Methodist Church on Via de la Paz, which burned. The meetings are now being held via zoom and the next one … Continue reading →

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Clayton Kershaw’s Back-to-School Bash July 19

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Sue

Palisades Malibu YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley sent out this special invitation to the Clayton Kershaw Back to School Bash for Y families that were impacted by the January 7 Palisades Fire. The event, which will be held from 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: Disingenuous Townhall Hosted by L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Sue

( A resident sent the following note to this editor, who had also observed that no questions were shown on the screen during the July 9 Townhall on a “Resilient Building Authority” and only two questions were asked and answered. … Continue reading →

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FIRE AID LETTER: Give the Money to People Impacted

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Sue

Thank you for your ongoing coverage to hold FireAid’s designate, the Annenberg Foundation, accountable for the more than $100 million raised in January.  During one of our community’s darkest hours, the outpouring of generosity from around the world illuminated our … Continue reading →

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LETTER: Stop the Land Grab

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Sue

Please help Pacific Palisades Residents Association (PPRA) in an important community effort. The LA County Blue Ribbon Commission is proposing a “Resilient Rebuilding Authority” that could take local control away from Pacific Palisades residents and put our land in the … Continue reading →

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