Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Meals on Wheels West Is Serving More Palisades Residents during the Pandemic

Meals on Wheels West Executive Director Chris Baca says that the nonprofit is serving more Pacific Palisades residents than ever before because of Covid-19. In a press release, Baca wrote: “ Meals on Wheels West volunteers and staff are on the...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in Health, Seniors | Leave a comment

Alison Burmeister Offers Inaugural Chair Yoga Class on Zoom This Friday

Some of the most popular exercise classes at the YMCA, the Woman’s Club and the American Legion were geared for seniors. With Covid-19 restrictions, all classes at these facilities have been shut down, leaving seniors with walking as their sole...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in Health, Seniors | Leave a comment

Reader’s Chime In:

FARMERS MARKET: In response to the August 4 suggestion in Musings that the Palisades farmers market should move to Temescal Canyon until Palisades High reopens, two readers responded: “I think having a farmers market at Simon Meadow (with required masks...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in General | 2 Comments

Standard Design Group, a One-Stop Landscaping Store, Opens on Temescal Canyon Road 

The Standard Design Group, which has a landscaping store in Studio City, has opened its second shop in Pacific Palisades at 810 Temescal Canyon Road (across from Palisades High). “We do everything,” said General Manager Aaron Alvo. “We’re a one-stop...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in businesses/stores, Environmental | Leave a comment

School Not Reopening? Concerns about Learning? Groza Offers Some Alternatives

Groza, the tutoring and academic testing center in the 881 Alma Real building, is offering alternatives for parents, particularly since LAUSD will not resume in-classroom learning in the fall. Dana Goldstein, Groza’s director of business development, wrote CTN on July...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in Schools | 1 Comment

No Mask? Tired of Socially Distancing? Try Fire Tower Camping

My sister, who lives in Wyoming, casually mentioned that she and her husband are going to stay at Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout the end of August. To access this cabin atop the fire lookout tower, you must drive 28 miles...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in General | 1 Comment

VIEWPOINT: The Real Results of Mike Bonin’s “Reimagining Public Safety” Survey

By: ALLAN PARSONS Los Angeles District 11 Councilmember Mike Bonin recently wrote an Argonaut opinion piece (“Reimagining Public Safety”) in which he presented results of data collected from a June survey of his CD11 constituents. The survey attempted to crowd-source...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in Community, Councilman Mike Bonin | 12 Comments

Honoring the 2020 Parade Marshals: The Firemen at Stations 23 and 69

“Celebrating a Different Kind of 4th” was the theme for this year’s Fourth of July in Pacific Palisades. The day traditionally begins with the    Will Rogers 5/10K races, followed by a VIP luncheon, the parade and the evening concert...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in Community | Leave a comment

Searching for the Science Behind Hair and Salon Closures

Is the thinking behind the hair-salon closures based on scientific knowledge? More specifically, what scientific reasons remain after the beauticians and barbers added the prescribed L.A. County recommendations: everyone wear masks, take temperatures of customers before they enter the shop, query...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in businesses/stores, Health | 2 Comments

Kids Bored? The L.A. Library Offers Activity Suggestions: 

The reading challenge is still underway through August 31. Visit: lapl.org/summer. CLOUD CHALLENGE: Ms. Anna-Marie from the Robertson Branch will teach children the different types of clouds and their names at 4 p.m. on Monday, August 3, on Zoom. This activity...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Posted in Community, Education, Kids/Parenting | Leave a comment