Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Should You Take Legal Action Against the City/County/State over the Palisades Fire?

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A resident sent the listing of Law Firms that had been mentioned in a WhatsAppChat. If a resident has wondered about filing a claim, here is a  list that Roseanne Landay has compiled.  It is based off firms she identified … Continue reading →

Posted in Palisades Fire | 3 Comments

FIREAID: Where did the FireAid Money Go?

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Today a friend asked, “did you ever get any of that FireAid Money?” This editor responded, “No, it went to nonprofits.” He responded, “So it was a swindle.” About $100 million was raised by a FireAid benefit concert, and Steve … Continue reading →

Posted in FireAid, Pacific Palisades Community Council | 9 Comments

Gearing Up for the Palisades Fourth of July

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The 4th of July was a day-long event in Pacific Palisades starting with the 5/10K Will Rogers Run, the water fight on Monument, the parade – including the sky divers and culminating with the evening ceremonies at Palisades High School … Continue reading →

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Elysse Walker to Open Flagship Store in Palisades Village

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

At a press conference on Swarthmore Avenue in Pacific Palisades Rick Caruso and store owner Elyse Walker announced that she would reopen her store in the space that was formerly occupied by St. Laurent. Her flagship store on Antioch burned … Continue reading →

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PLUM Agrees with Residents about Proposed Castellammare Project

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

At a hearing downtown yesterday, May 27, the City’s Planning Land Use Management Committee (PLUM), sent the plans for homes that a developer wanted to build on the Tramonto Landslide back to West L.A. Planning commission for further examination. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate | 2 Comments

Beautiful Night of Ballet this Weekend

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Westside Ballet continues its tradition of excellence with three spectacular events on May 31 and June 1. A Gala will take place at 7 p.m. on May 31. Not only will the evening feature extraordinary guest artists and exquisite … Continue reading →

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Fire Victims Hit with Bad News from State Assembly

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The California State Assembly refused to move legislation forward that would not penalize fire victims if they decided to build 110% replacement of their original structure. Today, County Assessor Jeff Prang wrote in a press release: “I am profoundly disappointed … Continue reading →

Posted in Palisades Fire, Real Estate | 3 Comments

Memorial Day in Pacific Palisades Celebrated

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Memorial Day was celebrated in Pacific Palisades today, to remember all of those who died serving the United States in peacetime and war. This was the second annual observance sponsored by the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283. It was … Continue reading →

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Park Advisory Board Meeting: Playground, Bathrooms, DWP and Baseball

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades Park Advisory Board met via Zoom on May 20. Members were updated about the status of the playground. Construction began on April 28, and it appears it will be finished by the end of June or the beginning … Continue reading →

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City Leaders Asked to Justify Homeless/Money Spent

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

During World Warr II, the US Senate created a committee on war production chaired by then-Senator Harry Truman. The Truman Committee, as it came to be known, was charged with ensuring manufacturers were providing top-quality equipment to the armed forces … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Homelessness | 1 Comment