Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Fact or BS? Squatters are Rampant in the Palisades

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

“The Palisades is being taken over by squatters,” was a rumor that rapidly spread among residents and took on a life of its own. On a July 21 Instagram post by Luke Melchior, the owner of Melchior Construction, he maintained … Continue reading →

Posted in * Fact or B.S. | 1 Comment

Letter: Opposition to Zone 0 Regulations

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(The following letter was sent to the Zone Zero Regulatory Advisory Committee, California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, P.O. Box 944246, Sacramento, CA 94244-2460) My home and my neighbor’s home stand today in Pacific Palisades because of the large … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Palisades Fire | 5 Comments

Air Quality in Pacific Palisades Excellent

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Although this editor was accused of displaying elitism and snobbery because she proclaimed the air in Pacific Palisades superior, it turns out that statement is based in fact. There are two air monitoring stations, one at Fire Station 69 and … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Palisades Fire | 2 Comments

Viewpoint: The Numbers Are in for the Homeless Count—And So Is the Spin

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By TIM CAMPBELL The Los Angeles Housing Services Authority (LAHSA) released the  2025 Point In Time (PIT) Count numbers, on July14. According to the count, homelessness dropped four percent countywide and a little more than three percent in LA’s City limits. … Continue reading →

Posted in City, Homelessness | 4 Comments

Pacific Palisades Town Update

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Today in the window of CVS, was the sign that they were reopening August 25, a quick glance in the store saw shelves were in place. It will be valuable to have a pharmacy in town, and also a place … Continue reading →

Posted in businesses/stores | 1 Comment

Numerous Cameras Record California Fire Activity

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(A special thank you to ALERTCalifornia/UC SanDiego and Caitlin Sully for providing video of the Palisades Fires from various cameras situated in the Santa Monica Mountains. In this video, you’ll see the first plume of smoke appear at 10:24 a.m. … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents/Fires, Palisades Fire | 3 Comments

Unnecessary Signs Placed at Dangerous Intersection By County

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

After debris removal from the Palisades Fire was almost 90 percent completed in the Palisades, L.A. County Department of Public Health posted health signs, Wildfire Safe Cleanup, at the corner of Chautauqua Boulevard and West Channel Road. The signs specify … Continue reading →

Posted in County Supervisors | 4 Comments

FIREAID: State Supported Entity Receives FireAid Money

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Daniel Villasenor, the director of Communications for Governor Gavin Newsom sent the following correction for this story on July 26: “California Volunteers Fund (nonprofit, fully independent of the state, supports programs that California Volunteers runs) https://www.californiavolunteersfund.org and that … Continue reading →

Posted in Palisades Fire | 26 Comments

Trees: The Palisades Soap Opera Aims for Smoother Times

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The planting of a large selection of beautiful and towering trees on Palisades Streets, seems like it would be a peaceful committee to join. Instead, the Palisades Forestry Committee and the efforts to keep street trees alive has been a … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental | 2 Comments

Karen Bass Resign Signs Placed during Solidarity Protest

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades resident John Alle reported that on Saturday about 27 residents and business owners held a Solidarity Protest in Pacific Palisades. He said that it was decided to keep faces and names anonymous, as almost all were of the … Continue reading →

Posted in City, Palisades Fire | 3 Comments