Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Officers Behind the Scenes Recognized during Law & Order Night

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

For first responders, police and firefighters, every time they go to work, there’s a chance they won’t be coming home. They do the job; many exceeding expectations and requirements. They seek no recognition other than a job well done, a … Continue reading →

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Palisades PitStop Will Reopen July 3

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Just in time to have your car washed for that July 4 trip, the Palisades PitStop is reopening on July 3. “I’m bringing guys in,” said owner Kevin Miller, who added his employees are ready to go back to work, … Continue reading →

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Judge Cites Leadership Failure with Homeless: Orders Independent Monitor.

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  (Editor’s note: this story “Federal Judge Faults Los Angeles for Homelessness Failures, Stops Short of Receivership” was printed in the Westside Current, June 25 and is reprinted with permission.) BY JAMIE PAIGE A federal judge issued a scathing rebuke … Continue reading →

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Building Fee Waivers Not Official, Yet

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades residents think building /permit fees have been waived for Palisades Fire rebuilding. NO, they are just suspended until the L.A. City Council approves Mayor Karen Bass’ Executive Order No. 7 to waive fees. To go to the City Council, … Continue reading →

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Benefit Concert for Malibu Fire Victims

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A benefit concert is being held at the Pepperdine University Smothers Theatre at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29. All the proceeds are going to Our Lady of Malibu. A resident wrote: “some may wonder why money is going to … Continue reading →

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Cinque Terre, a Favorite Palisades Eatery, Opens in Venice

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Co-owners of Cinque Terre West restaurant are chef Giaba and Marlo Vinzoni, who were forced out of Pacific Palisades during the Palisades Fire. Their restaurant, which initially opened in May 2019, had quickly become favorite among those who wanted genuine … Continue reading →

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The Cruel Inhumanity of the “YIMBY” Movement

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: this June 21 essay appeared in the all aspect repoft, written by Christopher LeGras click here. Even as residents are told we need more density, which makes no sense in the Palisades because people couldn’t evacuate safely during … Continue reading →

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Malibu Property Owner Received Interesting Advice from FireAid

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

There are six homes on Coal Canyon Road in Malibu.  Four and part of another were lost in fire. Homeowners had tried several avenues to obtain funding to update the road to make it safe for firetrucks. “We know that in … Continue reading →

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Palisades Forestry Committee Recommends Trees

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

As people start the rebuild process, and yet others delay, the one area of agreement after the Palisades Fire devastated the community was trees. Even as the purple blossoms of the Jacarada trees line Radcliffe Avenue five months after the … Continue reading →

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Tour Buses Take Gawkers Through Pacific Palisades

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Michel de Montaigne wrote “We feel a kind of bittersweet prickling of malicious delight in contemplating the misfortune of others.” Four hundred years later, nothing has changed. Tour buses were spotted driving people through Pacific Palisades on Saturday.  A resident … Continue reading →

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