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Author Archives: Sue Pascoe
Palisades and Marquez Elementary School Rebuild in Design Phase
Los Angeles Unified School District hosted two meetings last week, one for Palisades Elementary parents and the community and a second for Marquez Elementary School parents and the community. The townhalls were used to solicit information from parents about … Continue reading
Posted in Kids/Parenting, Schools
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Clearing State Land Brush: Homeowners Responsiblity
Long-time Highlands resident Joe Halper,96, told this editor last week, “I’ve been paying MRCA (Mountains Recreation Consevation Authority) $40 for years for brush clearance, why wasn’t it done?” Halper’s home was among the thousands destroyed in the Palisades Fire. According … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants
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FIREAID-California Community Foundation Nonprofit Sends Corrected Information
(Editor’s note: Initially, CTN wrote that California Community Foundation allowed nonprofits, who had not yet received a nonprofit number to use their number. In writing about CCF I went to their website and listed a few nonprofits that had received aid. … Continue reading
Posted in Palisades Fire
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Danson, Steenburgen to Get Special Honor at Emmys
By BERNICE FOX Over the years, Palisades residents Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen have been celebrated for their acting. Now at the upcoming Emmy Awards, they’ll be applauded for their good deeds. The Santa Monica Canyon couple will receive the … Continue reading
Posted in Film/Television
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“Let’s Play!” Theme of the New Pacific Palisades Playground
It was a joyful morning, July 31, in Pacific Palisades as children and parents came to celebrate the opening of a new playground. Jackie Adams brought her three children, 2, 7 and 9 to try out the new equipment. “This … Continue reading
Posted in Kids/Parenting, Palisades Fire, Parks
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Quick Notes: Starbucks Opened. Update on SB 9. Speed Limit Warning
HIGHLANDS STARBUCKS REOPENS: The Starbucks located at Palisades Drive and Sunset Boulevard reopened on July 28. If a resident is close by, stop in and order a cup of java. SB 9 UPDATE: In a Pacific Palisades Community Council Land … Continue reading
Posted in Community
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Governor Issues an Executive Order Re: SB 9
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that will give local government the discretion to limit SB 9 development in very high fire hazard severity zones within the rebuilding areas, including the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Woodley and Hughes Fires. … Continue reading
OBITUARY: Frank Baxter, Ambassador, Philanthropist, Family Man
Frank Edward Baxter, a 33-year resident of Pacific Palisades passed away on July 15 of ALS. Frank was born in Auburn, California, November 20, 1936, to Erwin and Alice Byrne Baxter. He attended grades 1-8 in Grass Valley, California. After … Continue reading
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Palisades Recreation Center Launches Playground: Dolphins Return
The Palisades Recreation Center will hold a ribbon cutting for the new playground at 11 a.m. July 31, at851 Alma Real Drive. There will be a chance to learn about park improvements and about current program planned for the Palisades … Continue reading
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Emergency Booklet Recommends Swimming Pool Water for Fires
The City of Los Angeles has a 48-page booklet “Brush Fire” Hazard Specific Annex. The booklet goes into detail about the city emergency operations plan if there is a brush fire. It starts with an explanation of brush fires. “Due … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents/Fires, Palisades Fire
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