Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Westside Councils Tell U.S. Attorney They’ll Help the Investigation

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades belongs to the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC), and that group has offered to assist the U.S. Attorney in the investigation of the “disappearance” of homeless money. WRAC which includes 14 (Neighborhood and Community) Councils requested an … Continue reading →

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Palisades Residents Take Garbage Seriously

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A portion of the commercial district has burned in Pacific Palisades, mostly buildings on Antioch between Swarthmore and Via de la Paz. Storefronts have burned on Via and both grocery stores are shells. Despite that fact, there are a group … Continue reading →

Posted in BID--Business Improvement District, Community | 1 Comment

Krishna Thangavelu “Angel Art” Exhibition

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Tahitian resident Krishna Thangavelu’s paintings are being featured in art exhibition “Angel Art” by the City of Santa Clarita May 15 to Monday, July 21.  The community is invited to a special reception on Thursday, May 15 from 7 to 10 … Continue reading →

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TPY Presents a Cabaret “Things We Found in the Fire”

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Theatre Palisades Youth (TPY) was invited to present a cabaret Things We Lost in the Fire at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at Harvard-Westlake School Rugby Auditorium,3700 Coldwater Canyon Studio City, CA 91604 The show will highlight the incredible talent of … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades Historical Annual Meeting May 18

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Pacific Palisades Historical Society annual general membership meeting will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center. There will be light refreshments, and there is no need to make a reservation. Many … Continue reading →

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FIREAID Concerts Net $100 Million: Fire Victims Ask Where’s the Money?

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

What do El Nido, Home Grown, Vision y Compromiso and L.A.’s Home for Native People have in common? They all received FireAid Grants. On April 21, this editor received a query from a reader, “Do you have any information as … Continue reading →

Posted in FireAid, Palisades Fire | 25 Comments

Gerry Blanck Celebrates 43rd Anniversary

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Beloved Sensei Gerry Blanck will host the 43rd Anniversary of his dojo at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Santa Monica Hilton. Palisades honorary co-mayors Gigi Rice and Ted McGinley will be on hand to help with the … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Must Be Drunk in a Non-glass, Non-metal Container

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Alcoholics rejoice. One may start drinking publicly at 8 a.m. seven days a week, if the Santa Monica City Council approves a full-time entertainment zone on May 13. The entertainment zone, permitted under California Senate Bill 969 signed by Governor … Continue reading →

Posted in businesses/stores, City, Health | 5 Comments

No Trespassing. Protecting Your Burned Property

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A reader wrote that their home, which burned to the ground has now been cleared, “But our garage is still standing.” The homeowner’s insurance agent advised them to install a temporary construction fence. They have done that under a two-year contract. … Continue reading →

Posted in City, Crime/Police, Palisades Fire | 5 Comments

Phenom Ruhman Composes Opera “Nannerl”

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note:  Mia Ruhman sang Oh Holy Night, one Christmas Eve at the Palisades Methodist Church, I described her voice as listening to an angel sing. I was thrilled to hear about her latest endeavor, an opera she composed.) While … Continue reading →

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