Category Archives: * Fact or B.S.

Local Events to Commemorate the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Sue

Tomorrow, September 11, local events will take place to mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. In 2001, suicide attackers seized U.S. airline jets and crashed them into the twin towers of the World Trade Center skyscrapers.  Another plane … Continue reading →

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FACT OR BS: Price Gouging Is the Major Problem for Fire Survivors

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Sue

L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is on top of the situation to stop price gouging—except it’s about seven months too late for people who had to scramble to find a place to live after their homes were destroyed in the … Continue reading →

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Fact or BS? Squatters are Rampant in the Palisades

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Sue

“The Palisades is being taken over by squatters,” was a rumor that rapidly spread among residents and took on a life of its own. On a July 21 Instagram post by Luke Melchior, the owner of Melchior Construction, he maintained … Continue reading →

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FACT OR BS? Part 3 of Pacific Palisades Rumors

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Sue

  1.Homes Near Fire Suffered Unseen Damage WhatsAPP has been a blessing after the fire. That app, like the social media Nextdoor provide truthful and accurate information. BS. A resident came across a story and photo about their property that … Continue reading →

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One Can Rebuild a Home Designed by a Top Architect at Reduced Cost

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Sue

What would you say if you could live in a community that existed of homes designed by national and international top architects? Think of the beauty . . .think of the resale value. But, most likely you would say it … Continue reading →

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FACT OR BS? Part 2 of Rumors Floating around Pacific Palisades

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Sue

Last night Circling the News looked at six of 12 rumors floating around Pacific Palisades. Tonight, we look at another six. Remember if someone tells you something, that does not make it true. You have a responsibility to go to … Continue reading →

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FACT OR BS Regarding Rumors Swirling Palisades and Its Rebuild

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Sue

It appears that Pacific Palisades residents have nothing more pressing in their lives then to spread rumors. Forget destroyed homes with no money to rebuild, schools that are closed, streets that need repaving, insurance issues and a city council that … Continue reading →

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FACT OR B.S. It Is Easier to Split an Atom than Repair Temescal

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Sue

John Cockcroft and Ernest Walton started bombarding targets with high-energy protons in March 1932 and by April of the same year, it appears they succeeded. It took a month to split the first atom. It took the Apollo 11 Mission, … Continue reading →

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Myth or Fact: Ballona Wetlands is an Environmental Issue

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Sue

One of my son’s favorite television shows growing up was Mythbusters. Each episode focused on popular beliefs, Internet rumors or other myths. The cast would examine each myth and then either confirm or debunk it. Circling the News is now … Continue reading →

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CTN: Fact or B.S.: Rose Avenue is Affordable Housing

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Sue

Myth Busters B.S. #2 – Rose Avenue One of my son’s favorite television shows growing up was Mythbusters. Each episode focused on popular beliefs, Internet rumors or other myths. The cast would examine each myth and then either confirm or … Continue reading →

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