Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

L.A.County’s After Action Fire Report Notes Problems with Warning and Evacuation

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

L.A. County’s 132-page report about the January 7 fires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades compiled by the McChrystal Group was released today September 25. The After Action Report notes that the report does not investigate wrongdoing or assign blame, rather … Continue reading →

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LETTER: Other Areas of Pacific Palisades Need Attention

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A reader sent the following letter to Circling the News and it was shared with Councilmember Tracy Park’s office. With the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades, a portion of Pacific Palisades has been overlooked for years and is the most neglected mile … Continue reading →

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Governor Newsom’s Independent Fire Investigation Still in Phase One

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades Fire broke out on January 7, shortly before noon. Later that afternoon, around 4 p.m. Governor Gavin Newsom said he had “pre-positioned hundreds of assets and personnel on Sunday in anticipation of the wind event, water tenders, seven … Continue reading →

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YMCA Pumpkin Patch to Open October 2

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

An annual tradition in Pacific Palisades, the YMCA Pumpkin Patch returns this year. In addition to the delivery of pumpkins on October 1, several “farmers,” such as residents Jessica Rogers and Bruce Schwartz planted local seedlings in the spring and … Continue reading →

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Most Beautiful Choir in the World

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades resident, former Citizen of the Year and town bocce ball organizer Jimmy Dunne sent a video “Palisades Town Party.”  He noted it had the most beautiful choir in the whole wide world. Well, who wouldn’t open that link? click … Continue reading →

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Ask Governor Newsom to Veto SB 79 (Sept. 24 Deadline)

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: this was first printed in newgeography “Scott Weiner’s Autocratic Regime” on September 22, 2025.) By TIM CAMPBELL “Housing as a Human Right,  published an expose of Wiener in 2020 showing he gets major funding from developers and real … Continue reading →

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More Memories: Pacific Palisades Teen Contest

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Chambe of Commerce hosted the first Pacific Palisades Teen Contest in 1958.  Then, only girls competed, and the event included a swimsuit competition. The venue was packed as people came to cheer on daughters and neighbors and … Continue reading →

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Live Broadcast of “West Side Story” by L.A. Opera

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

L.A. Opera is presenting live broadcasts of  West Side Story on Saturday, September 27, at two locations: Santa Monica Pier and Loma Alta Park (3330 N. Lincoln Park in Altadena). The show starts at 7:30 p.m.but soors open at 4:30 … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Sundaes Reunite Community: Scoop on the Loop

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By HENRY KAMER Joy and laughter filled the air at Douglas Park in Santa Monica on September 14, 2025. Upwards of sixty people from the Las Casas-Grenola Loop neighborhood (and general Pacific Palisades) streamed into the park to grab a … Continue reading →

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Free Concert Featuring Chamber Music Palisades September 27

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  Chamber Music Palisades will begin its 29th season with a free concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 27. The program features the artistry of flutist Susan Greenberg and the award-winning Zelter String Quartet. Based in L.A., members include … Continue reading →

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