Author Archives: Sue

Dolphins Drop Four at Damien Classic

By STEVE GALLUZZO CTN Contributor If Palisades High boys basketball coach Jeff Bryant could have three New Year’s wishes granted they would be: wins, health and a gym. Victories have been hard to come by for the Dolphins this season, … Continue reading

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Concert of Hope January 4 to be Held Outdoors in Pacific Palisades

(Editor’s note: Since rain is predicted this weekend–if there is a change of date or time, please let this editor know, editor@circlingthenews.com, and I’ll update this information because I know this is one concert people won’t want to miss.) A … Continue reading

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January 7: Healing and Renewal Concerts of Remembrance Held

A year after the Palisades Fire a group of talented artists are coming together to offer “Healing and Renewal: Concerts of Remembrance” at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 1031 Bienveneda Avenue. Prior to the concerts at 1 and 7 p.m. community … Continue reading

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Two More Rose Parade Floats of Note

This year, a Rose Parade float will be dedicated to the fire survivors of the Palisades and Eaton Fires. The Pacific Palisades Community Council website notes “Representing PPCC and the Palisades community, President Sue Kohl will ride on the beautiful  “Rising Together” float, depicting … Continue reading

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You Shared What Made Altadena and Pacific Palisades Special. LAist Drew It

(Editor’s note: David Rodriquez, who grew up in Altadena, and works for LAist, contacted CTN and wanted to find out more about the Palisades. He drove over one day and this editor took him around the town. His project was … Continue reading

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Palisades Co-Honorary Mayors Rice and McGinley Ride in Rose Parade

The Rose Parade, perhaps one of the most iconic parades in California, if not the United States, will wind its way through Pasadena on January 1. This year Palisades co-honorary mayors Gigi Rice and Ted McGinley will be aboard the … Continue reading

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Readers Wonder “When Will Temescal Trails Reopen?

Several readers have reached out to find a date when the Temescal Gateway Park Hiking Trails on land overseen by the State’s  Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) will reopen after the January 2025 fires that occurred a year ago.. … Continue reading

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A Rally “They Let Us Burn” Planned for January 7

Around 10:30 a.m. on January 7, a “They Let Us Burn” rally will be held on Antioch Street between Swarthmore and Via de la Paz and will be held after the remembrance ceremony on the Village Green prior to this … Continue reading

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State Parks Provided Kindling for the January 7 Fire

A photo showed a State Park official having conversation with LAFD personnel after the January 1 Lachman Fire at the site of that fire in Topanga State Park. Then, texts were uncovered of firefighters commenting that the Lachman fire had … Continue reading

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12 Who Perished in January 7 Palisades Fire to be Remembered

A “White Glove Flag Presentation and Remembrance Ceremony” will be held to honor the 12 people who perished in the January 7, 2025, Palisades Fire. The ceremony will also honor those who died this past year, either of shock, “broken … Continue reading

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