Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Gives $3.2 Million for Wildfire Prevention

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy announced on May 13 that it has awarded $3.2 million in State funds to Los Angeles County and Ventura County Fire Departments to implement wildfire prevention programs. The grants, unanimously approved by the Conservancy … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents/Fires, Environmental, Palisades Fire, Parks | 3 Comments

Letter: Rebuilding Myths and Realities

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

As a Pacific Palisades homeowner who lost our home in the January fire, I feel compelled to speak out about the widening gap between the City’s public promises and the reality many of us face as we try to rebuild. … Continue reading →

Posted in City, Palisades Fire | 2 Comments

2025 Film Festival Tradition Continues: Winner Announced

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The 11th Annual Paul Revere Film Festival was held on May 16 continuing an event that was started by a former parent, Lisa Robbins, to allow students a chance to tell a story. Annually awards are given in six categories: … Continue reading →

Posted in Film/Television, Kids/Parenting, Schools | 1 Comment

OBIT: Don Haselkorn, Businessman, Beloved Resident, Husband, Father

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

With broken hearts, the family announced the passing of Eugene “Don” Haselkorn on May 16 at age 93. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20, at Hillside Memorial Park, 6001 W. Centinela Avenue, La. 90045. A former Palisades … Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | 3 Comments

Foreshadowing of the Palisades Fire

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Trying to pare old emails from my inbox, this editor came across an email I received on December 20, 2024, from a reader. The resident wrote: “The explosions occurred last night for five minutes, beginning at 1:41 a.m. This was … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents/Fires | 1 Comment

Viewpoint: Lack of Leadership Leads to Devastation

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A Tale of Two Fires: Leadership in the Face of Danger On the morning of November 2, 1993, the Topanga Fire ignited. By late afternoon, it had jumped Topanga Boulevard and was threatening the Pacific Palisades Highlands. During an afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Palisades Fire | 3 Comments

Farmer Schwartz Looking for a “Pasture”

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades resident Bruce Schwartz, who annually gives pumpkin plants to residents who are willing to grow them in their yard, has a problem. Many of those people had their homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire. He has 30 mature seedlings … Continue reading →

Posted in Geology/Dinosaurs/Earth, Real Estate | 3 Comments

Pacific Coast Highway to Reopen the End of May

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced he wants Pacific Coast Highway to be reopened by the end of May. CTN has reached out to L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for more details about whether that means the National Guard will no … Continue reading →

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Habitat for Humanity Wants to Help Fire Victims

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Chris Untiet, the director of Faith Relations for Habitat for Humanity, sent this information to residents Carol Sanborn and Carmen Kelbert. “I wanted to be sure and pass along our most current information of ways Habitat for Humanity LA is … Continue reading →

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Bike Path Bridge to Receive FEMA Money to Rebuild

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The $6 million bike path bridge “fell into the ocean” in February 2024, and may now be repaired with FEMA funds, according to Kerjon Lee, chief communications director for Los Angeles Public Works. This two-year-old concrete slab bridge was located … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, County Supervisors | 3 Comments