Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

Chamber Music Palisades Presents Free Matinee Concert

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A free community afternoon concert will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles 90049. This concert is hosted by Chamber Music Palisades (CMP) and reservations are not needed. … Continue reading →

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PaliHi’s Flea Market and Fair Returns May 17

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades High School Flea Market and Fire Defense Fair will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Paul Revere Sports Field, 1450 Allenford Drive. There are two opportunities: selling and purchasing. If you … Continue reading →

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Officials Employ “Blame the Victim” Mentality in the Fires

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Blaming the victim means that victims of crimes or tragedies are held accountable for what happened to them. Others lay the blame on the victim, such as a domestic violence case, because “she had it coming.” Experts say that is … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

“The Most Precious Word” By JIMMY DUNNE A story from the book “Jimmy Dunne Says” (Editor’s note: Today on the Duffy in the Marina, helmed by Captain Jimmy Dunne, he read the following tribute to his mother. It was a … Continue reading →

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Strolling the Recreation Center: When Will It Reopen?

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

This editor wanted to do an update of the playground, tennis and bocce courts, but was once again stopped by the L.A. DWP guard at the entrance to the Recreation Center at Alma Real. After the Palisades Fire, the Department … Continue reading →

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Tragedy Is Big Business

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By CHAZ PLAGER Hearing that, you might write me off as just another cynic finding the worst in everything, but those who visited the Palisades after the fires will know what I mean. What was planted in front of every … Continue reading →

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People Walking into Pacific Palisades Should be Checked for Residency

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Last week, a Santa Monica Canyon resident wrote that the guy in the picture  climbed the hillside above the Chevron station (right in front of the national guard), and jumped the fence into the family’s backyard. The resident asked the … Continue reading →

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Canyon Resident Stephanie Kanan Loses Oasis Palisades in Fire

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note this story first appeared in the Canyon Alliance newsletter on May 1 and is reprinted with permission.) By LAUREL BUSBY Boca resident Stephanie Kanan co-owns Oasis Palisades, one of the businesses in the Marquez Knolls that was lost … Continue reading →

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Pali Strong Hosts Event at Pier

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Pali Strong Foundation, started by Highlands resident Larry Vein, hosted an event at the Santa Monica Pier on May 6. (Editor’s note: This Pali Strong is not to be confused with the Palisades High School Pali Strong, started on … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: We’re at a Tipping Point: City’s Response Must Be More Transparent and Accountable

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This Viewpoint was originally posted on May 7 on Steadfast LA and is reprinted with permission.) By RICK CARUSO Nearly four months to the day since wildfires ripped through four communities in and around Los Angeles, yet our … Continue reading →

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