Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

City Investigates a Fix for “Dark Skies” by Pali High

(Editor’s note: Palisades resident Larry Newman wrote to Councilmember Traci Park’s office [below] on March 31. CTN forwarded the letter to the Mayor Karen Bass’ office.  Her press secretary Paige Sterling responded this afternoon, April 1. “A Bureau of Street...

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Posted in Letters | 1 Comment

FEMA Funding Initially Denied for Undergrounding in Pacific Palisades

The Pacific Palisades Community Council’s infrastructure committee headed by Reza Akef invited Los Angeles Department of Power and Water to present the next steps needed to be taken to underground electrical power lines in Pacific Palisades. At a  Zoom meeting...

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Posted in Palisades Fire | 2 Comments

Speak Telugu, Urdu? County Registrar Needs You

An “urgent need” message was sent out by Daylyn Presley, public information specialist for the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. “There is a “critical need for Election Workers who read and speak English and an additional language,” Presley said. “Election Workers can earn...

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Posted in Elections | 1 Comment

“More Than Santa Baby” Nominated for a Webby

Palisades residents have a chance to show their support for one of Pacific Palisades’ most talented residents, Philip Springer, by voting for him for a Webby Award. The trailer of a recent documentary More Than Santa Baby, which details Springer’s...

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Posted in Arts, Film/Television | Leave a comment

DWP Comes Through for Pacific Palisades –  15 Years Late

(Editor’s note: in 2012, it became apparent there wasn’t enough energy to meet electricity demand with the current distribution station in the Palisades. Then a DWP executive Jack Waizenegger said there were problems with the proposed pole-top distribution stations “the...

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Posted in Community, News | 2 Comments

DWP Underground Game Needs a “Sign”

A campaign style sign is now available for all residents who support undergrounding utilities. It is physical, corrugated-plastic sign, to be installed in a resident’s parkway, expressing community support for undergrounding and providing a much-needed overview through a QR code....

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Posted in General | 1 Comment

Junior Lifeguard Tryouts Held at Maggie Gilbert Aquatics Center

The Palisades High School Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center was opened on Sunday, March 29, for a long-standing tradition, tryouts for Junior Lifeguards. More than 500 youth, ages 9 to 17, tried to make the timed swimming test, which is requirement...

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“Paw It Forward Campaign Beyond Thee”

Retired Coast Guard Member Spring de Haviland presented the awards, for the “Paw it Forward Campaign Beyond Thee” on March 20 at the Santa Monica Pier. Officer Jacob Holloway, a Santa Monica Police Office and Marine veteran received a “Beyond...

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Four Candidates Explain Reasons for Running for Insurance Commissioner

Insurance Commissioner, an elected office in California since 1998, may be among the most closely watched race this year. The incumbent Ricardo Lara is terming out. He has been widely criticized for taking at least 32 luxury trips – much...

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Posted in Elections | 1 Comment

What Does Los Angeles Get for Its $1 Billion?

(Editor’s note: After listening to Nythia Raman, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Adam Miller speak at the Palisades Democratic Mayoral Forum on Sunday about the need for more affordable housing to help the homeless, Tim Campbells March 30 post on...

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Posted in Homelessness, Viewpoint | 2 Comments