Author Archives: Sue Pascoe

The Right Landscaping Can Stop Fires

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: the following was written by Shawn Maestretti of Studio Petrichor for his newsletter and is reprinted with permission. He is a designer, licensed landscape architect and contractor, certified arborist, certified permaculture designer biospheric caretaker, speaker and educator. https://studio-petrichor.com/about/ … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Palisades Fire | 3 Comments

Palisades Contestants Take First and Third at District Contest

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Speaking on the topic of “How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times,” Lana Shargani won first at the District Level on May 4 and a $2,500 scholarship to the college of her choice. Shargani spoke about the fires in … Continue reading →

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Deaths Will Continue Unless the County/City Make Plans

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

When the Palisades and Eaton Fire roared through local communities, there were 29 deaths, making those fires among the deadliest in California’s history. According to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s preliminary report, 93 percent of those people, who died … Continue reading →

Posted in City Councilmember Traci Park, County Supervisors, Palisades Fire | 1 Comment

No school? No home? No robots? No problem.

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Marquez Charter School fourth and fifth graders lost nearly everything when the January 7 Palisades Fire Destroyed homes. On January 8, the school burned.  The students had been working on a robotic machine “Hole in One” since the beginning of … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids/Parenting, Schools | 1 Comment

More Thoughts about Landscaping after the Fire

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A reader wrote: Thank you for the comments on landscaping.  It is a good question with many issues. As the clover in our front yard inches up toward 10 inches (the back yard where the fire tried to take our … Continue reading →

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Being Charged for Private Security at a House that Burned Down

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A reader wrote that despite the fact he lost his house in the Alphabet Streets, he was being charged for security by ADT – and would be for the duration of his eight-month contract. He was also being charged for … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime/Police, Palisades Fire | 1 Comment

Why are the Lights Flashing Red? Why Are Drivers Being Pulled Over?

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades residents, contractors and truckers hauling debris are being stopped by the California Highway Patrol and ticketed on a regular basis. Tickets are given for speeding or failing to come to a complete stop at flashing red lights, stop … Continue reading →

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Avril Lavigne and Paliskates Offer Limited Edition Sweatshirt

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

  In the wake of the devastating Palisades fire that destroyed iconic local skate shop Paliskates, global music superstar Avril Lavigne is helping the shop rise from the ashes. In conjunction with Lavigne, Paliskates is offering a limited-edition sweatshirt, with … Continue reading →

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LAHSA Wants More Money

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By TIM CAMPBELL Late yesterday afternoon [May 1], I saw an article in Westside Current about LAHSA asking the City of LA for increased funding after the County Board of Supervisors (BOS) cut $300 million from its contribution to the … Continue reading →

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Palisadian and Loyola High School Senior Braun Levi Murdered

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades resident Braun Levi, 18, was walking on Sepulveda Boulevard in Manhattan Beach after midnight on Sunday, May 4, when he was struck and killed by Jenia Bolt, 33. She was arrested and charged on one count of murder … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime/Police, Obituaries | 4 Comments