Category Archives: General

Addams Family Comes to PaliHi in a Terrific Production

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Sue

Just in time for Halloween, director Nancy Fracchiolla brings the delightful Addams Family Musical to the Palisades High School stage. At a preview performance, someone was laughing loud in the mostly empty audience, and then I realized it was me. … Continue reading →

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Money Sought to Restore the Temescal Canyon Mural

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Sue

Cathy Salser spoke to the Pacific Palisades Community Council on July 25 about the mural on Temescal Canyon Road that needs restoration. To refurbish the nearly 500-foot mural across from the Palisades High School Stadium will cost about $105,000. So … Continue reading →

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Crazy Horse Monument Still Being Sculpted

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Sue

“My fellow chiefs and I would like the white man to know that the red man has great heroes also.” Chief Henry Standing Bear The giant sculpture in a mountain that began in 1948 and is ongoing started with Chief … Continue reading →

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What’s Old Is New . . . Politically Speaking

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Sue

By HENRY KAMER Deeply divided political parties, national tension, name calling and the question of whether or not there will be a peaceful transfer of power. Sounds like the upcoming election, right? Not quite. I’m actually referencing the election of … Continue reading →

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Class of ’64 View Remains of Yacht Fire

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Sue

By STEWART SLAVIN The Palisades High School Class of 1964 Spartans went on a reunion dinner cruise on September 20. That evening they saw the spectacular aftermath of an explosion and fire that occurred two nights before aboard a 100-foot … Continue reading →

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Measure A: Tax Hike Proposed. Officials Say Its Needed to Fund Homeless Programs

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This first appeared in the Westside Current on September 19 and is reprinted with permission.) By TIM CAMPBELL Scanning recent headlines about local nonprofit organizations would challenge even the most optimistic among us. The news stories include: The … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 95 Years in South Dakota

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Sue

Noma Sazama, nee Larson, celebrated her 95th birthday on September 21. Growing up on the Rosebud Reservation near Mission, South Dakota, she moved to Martin, S.D. when she was in her 80s to be closer to one of her six … Continue reading →

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“Friday Night Lights” at PaliHi Reunion

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Sue

By STEWART SLAVIN Palisades High School football team traveled to Harvard Westlake on September 20, defeating them soundly 33-13. The next day, football was again the topic when the Class of 1964 celebrated their 60th reunion at a picnic at … Continue reading →

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Reporter Starts Next Phase of His Life

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Sue

I never pictured myself saying this, but three years of articles later, this will likely be my last in official capacity as Junior Reporter for Circling the News. It has been an honor to work with the wonderful Sue Pascoe … Continue reading →

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CARE Act Supposed to Help Mentally Ill

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Sue

“Thousands of Californians are suffering from untreated schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders, leading to risks to their health and safety and increased homelessness, incarceration, hospitalization, conservatorship and premature death,” the legislative counsel wrote about SB-1338, the Community Assistance, Recovery and … Continue reading →

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