Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Three Burglary Suspects Apprehended in Castellammare

Early Saturday morning, February 7, a Black Knight security officer noticed a black Mercedes SUV with no license plates parked on Quadro Vecchio Drive in the Castellammare area of Pacific Palisades. The officer did not see anyone in or near … Continue reading

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Girls Coach Chambers Still Chasing First City Soccer Title

By STEVE GALLUZZO CTN Contributor When it comes to sustained excellence, few coaches in the City Section can match what Christian Chambers has done over the last dozen years at Palisades High. Since taking over the girls soccer program prior … Continue reading

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AECOM Report Missing in Action

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced in June that AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, had been selected to put together a long-term rebuilding plan for Pacific Palisades, which had been destroyed in the January 2025 Palisades Fire. AECOM was to … Continue reading

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PaliHi Students Record in John Lennon Bus

In the John Lennon Music Education Bus is a framed 2013 thought from Yoko Ono. WISH TREE Make a wish. Write it down on a piece of paper. Fold it and tie it around a branch of a wish tree. … Continue reading

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PaliHi Basketball Seeded No. 1 in City Playoffs

By STEVE GALLUZZO CTN Contributor Thirteen months ago, a devastating wildfire left Palisades High boys basketball coach Jeff Bryant and his team without a gym to play or practice in. Now the Dolphins find themselves three wins away from completing … Continue reading

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Busy Saturday in Pacific Palisades: Basketball, Petition Signing

Whistles were blowing and a tie basketball game on the line in the Palisades Recreation Center on Saturday, February 7. The town was alive with activity. Business was good at BOCA, a woman’s clothing store. This was one of the … Continue reading

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Palisades Temporary Library Is Open in Palisades

This editor visited the Palisades Temporary Library on Saturday, February 7 at 861 Alma Real “that has reopened on the ashes” of the former library. The town’s library burned during the 2025 January Palisades Fire. Now, there have been two … Continue reading

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Palisades Post Office Will Reopen February 9

The Postal Service will reopen the Pacific Palisades Post Office, located at 15243 La Cruz Drive, starting tomorrow, February 9. After the January 7, 2025, Palisades Fire, the Post Office building was undamaged, but had been closed for renovations to … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Files a Cross Complaint to Blame State for Palisades Fire

The City of Los Angeles filed a cross-complaint against the State of California on February 5, seeking indemnity and contribution for the fire victims’ claims against the City. A February 10 hearing (postponed from February 5) was to decide whether … Continue reading

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How I Process(ed) the Ongoing Pali Fire Disaster

Stories and Photos by: STEVE PESCE An angry policeman told me to get off the road! Walk on the side! With a smile, I pointed out that if I did, I would be set on fire and he’d be stuck … Continue reading

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