Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Happy Birthday Celebrated at Fire Station 69

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

When Nina Madok won the bid for a birthday party at Station 69 in December, she planned to save it for her son’s 10th birthday in June. It was more personal than just a birthday. Nina and husband Bob have … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Palisades Fire | 1 Comment

City’s Leadership Requires Lawyers

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This story “L.A.’s Inaction and Leadership Fiascos Compel the Hiring of Powerful Attorneys for Its Defense” first appeared June 2 in City Watch and reprinted in the Westside Current.) When the City of Los Angeles faced litigation due … Continue reading →

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PaliHi Graduation Held at Hollywood Bowl: Guest Speakers Steve Kerr, Billy Crystal and Jennifer Coolidge

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By HENRY KAMER On June 4, 2025, upwards of 740 PaliHi seniors of the Class of 2025 graduated not at the Stadium by the Sea, but at the Hollywood Bowl. Yep, you read that right. The Class of 2025 is … Continue reading →

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More than 200 People Enjoyed Lunch

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Councilmember Traci Park’s office and Team Palisades hosted a luncheon celebrating Palisades community elders, today June 5 at Rustic Canyon Park. Nearly 200 people attended and the comradery and the sense of what all had shared with and during the … Continue reading →

Posted in City, Community | 4 Comments

Mark the Calendar: Two Events on Saturday – Eat and Clean

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  COLONY – VENICE + PALISADES Venice Welcomes the Palisades from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, “Shop, Support and Rebuild Together” in a family-friendly event. This community gathering and benefit to support Pacific Palisades residents and … Continue reading →

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Army Corps of Engineers Have 922 Residences Left

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

As of June 2, 3,373 Pacific Palisades residences have been cleared by the Corps, leaving 922 properties. After the Palisades Fire on January 7, 8 and 9, with nearly 7,000 properties destroyed, the Army Corp of Engineers was brought in … Continue reading →

Posted in City, Palisades Fire | 3 Comments

FACT OR BS? Part 2 of Rumors Floating around Pacific Palisades

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Last night Circling the News looked at six of 12 rumors floating around Pacific Palisades. Tonight, we look at another six. Remember if someone tells you something, that does not make it true. You have a responsibility to go to … Continue reading →

Posted in * Fact or B.S. | 9 Comments

Paliskates Fire Relief Jam This Satruday

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Paliskates, a popular skate store on Swarthmore,  burned during the Palisades Fire. This Saturday, June 7 come to a Fire Relief Skate Jam from noon to 4 p.m. at Stoner Park, 1835 Stoner Avenue to support the store rebuild. There … Continue reading →

Posted in businesses/stores, Palisades Fire | 2 Comments

FIREAID Money for Victims NOT Nonprofits: Write the Attorney General

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

It has become obvious to Palisades Fire Victims that although the more than $100 million that was raised through FireAid Concerts was intended for those who lost their homes, their property, lost everything – money has not gone to them. … Continue reading →

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FACT OR BS Regarding Rumors Swirling Palisades and Its Rebuild

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

It appears that Pacific Palisades residents have nothing more pressing in their lives then to spread rumors. Forget destroyed homes with no money to rebuild, schools that are closed, streets that need repaving, insurance issues and a city council that … Continue reading →

Posted in * Fact or B.S. | 10 Comments