Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Palisadian Emma Turner Asks for Support in Tanzania,  Where the Lifted Strong Organization Empowers Women

Some might remember Emma Turner as a child, when during the Fourth of July concert at Palisades High, she was found by the stage because her father Keith had volunteered to organize the concert. His civic involvement, despite his demanding...

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Claire Nordstrom to Sing at The Draycott on Selected Evenings

Pacific Palisades resident Claire Nordstrom, a recent graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music, will again perform at The Draycott, starting on Monday, February 3. Many might remember that Claire sang the National Anthem at a Seattle Seahawks home...

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Helping the Mentally Ill Homeless Is a Money Game

Why does society allow people who are obviously mentally ill to live on the streets? These people forage for food, lack adequate sanitation resources and sleep on sidewalks. They often talk to themselves and shout at voices that rack their...

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Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Homelessness | 2 Comments

OBITUARY: Fred Silverman, a Palisadian and a Legendary Television Executive at Three Networks

September 13, 1937 – January 30, 2020 Riviera resident Fred Silverman, 82, died from cancer at his home on January 30. He was a legendary and influential programming executive, who worked for CBS, ABC and NBC. Raised in Rego Park,...

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Plastic Bottles for Babies Totals More than 10,000

Francesca Chase, the Bottles for Babies founder, hosted a celebration on January 10 to commemorate the collection of more than 10,000 plastic bottles that were recycled from Pacific Palisades. The CRV money was used to buy baby food and diapers for...

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Posted in Environmental, Real Estate | 2 Comments

Pacific Palisades Crimes through January 24

LAPD Pacific Palisades Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore released the crimes recorded in Pacific Palisades from January 10 to 24. BURLARY THEFT FROM VEHICLE January 10 to 13, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., I the 16600 block of Marquez Avenue....

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Expert Ramis Sadrieh Examines the Upside and Downside of Technology Advances

“Unless we learn to use technology properly, it will be the demise of mankind,” said Ramis Sadrieh of TechnologyForYou at the January 28 Optimist Club meeting in Janes Hall at the Palisades Presbyterian Church. Annually, Sadrieh attends the Consumer Technology...

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Succulent Expert to Speak at Garden Club Meeting

Succulents are some of the most successful plants grown in Southern California yards because of low water and high sun requirements. They also make a delightful house plant. The Pacific Palisades Garden Club will host guest speaker Jeff Moore, who has...

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Genesis Invitational Set for Riviera February 10-16

Your chance to watch Tiger Woods, one of the all-time great golfers, play locally is a bargain, starting at $19.92 for an admission ticket. The 2020 Genesis Invitational (February 10 through 16) at the Riviera Country Club will be an...

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Captain Jonathan Tom Takes Charge of West L.A. Police Division

There’s a new captain in town–Captain Jonathan Tom. On January 6, he took command of the West Los Angeles police division, which includes Pacific Palisades and Brentwood. Many police officers come from a family that is long-rooted in the LAPD,...

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