Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Latham & Watkins FireAid Report: No Problems Here

A FireAid concert held in January was intended for the victims of the Palisades/Eaton Fires to help with survival and rebuilding. Instead that money went to nonprofits, many of whom have no ties to either community. In July, Congressman Kevin … Continue reading

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Palisades Friends and Newcomers Restarts

Like so many organizations after the Palisades Fire, the Pacific Palisades Friends and Newcomers club’s activities were put on hold. “Happy Days” are here again, as the club plans to restart activities in September. The club is primarily a ladies … Continue reading

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City Security Cars Leaving Pacific Palisades

The deadly Palisades Fire destroyed half a town, but left homes standing in the Canyon, Huntington and Riveria areas of Pacific Palisades. When the town reopened June 14, there was concern of looting and trespassing. The City promised residents that … Continue reading

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Need a Good Dentist? Drs. Scott and Dylan Warner Return to Palisades

Dentists Drs. Scott Warner and son Dylan run a father-son dental practice in the 984 Monument Building, Suite 207. During the January Fire, Warner lost his home and the dental office suffered smoke damage. On September 7, he wrote CTN, … Continue reading

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Two for Two, PaliHi Takes the Charter Bowl 59-44

Palisades High School football team, under coach Dylen Smith, defeated Granada Hills 59-44 to take the Charter Bowl at Santa Monica College Stadium on September 5. This non-league game has been a tradition since 2003. Pali now leads the series … Continue reading

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Los Angeles County is Training Residents to Stay Behind and Fight Wildfires

Carter Evans, a Palisades resident, is a CBS News Los Angeles–based correspondent. For those who may have missed his September 2 story on CBS’ “Eye on America” about the Palisades Fire, it is an important one. Evans wrote CTN, “I … Continue reading

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Chromium 6 Found in Some Hot Spots in Palisades

The January 7 Fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena produced enormous amounts of ash and debris from burned buildings, cars and landscaping. A consortium of researchers from 10 universities, including UCLA, Stanford, Yale, Harvard, USC and UC Davis are testing … Continue reading

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Brentwood School Houses Pali Elementary Students and Homeless

A scary situation developed at Brentwood Magnet Elementary School on Friday afternoon, September 5: the school went into lockdown. One parent reported “I’m on campus now. Apparently, there were some homeless people inside a building, the Brentwood Youth House, that’s … Continue reading

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L.A. City to Host Business Expo September 13

A eight months after The Palisades Fire, L.A. City is hosting “ Stronger Together: Business Recovery Expo,” led by Operation HOPE. This free expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, at the American … Continue reading

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PaliHi Plead for Tennis Courts: Library to Go on Tennis Courts

Palisades High School varsity tennis player Remy made a plea to Los Angele Recreation and Parks officials for courts and said, “parks are meant for kids to play.” Unfortunately, RAP General Manager Jimmy Kim did not seem to understand the … Continue reading

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