Celebration of Life for Conrad Solum Jr.

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

A celebration of life honoring Conrad R. Solum Jr. (March 21, 1935 – October 16, 2025), will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 23 at St. Monica Church, 725 California Avenue, Santa Monica, 90403. A reception will follow…

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Nightmare for Family and Neighbors Unfolds in the Highlands

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

A nightmare of mental instability and drug use had dragged a family into a place where there appears to be no help. And now, the neighborhood is in fear of the tragedy that is unfolding. A fire was reported on…

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Marguleas Donates $5,000 to Village Green

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

  For 13 years, just as reliable as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west, Amalfi founder Anthony Marguleas has made a $5,000 donation to the Village Green, the little triangular private park located at Sunset/Swarthmore/Antioch….

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Free Movie Matinee at Lutheran Church Sunday, January 18

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

All of your friends out of town this weekend and there’s “nuthin’” to do?” Coach Mike (Mike Martin), the Lutheran youth minister, is inviting all kids ages 10 to 16 to come to the church for a free movie matinee…

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It Appears DWP Not Considering Santa Ynez Fire Fighting Role

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

In Circling the News January 11 story “Facts About Santa Ynez Reservoir Ignored” the history of the reservoir, the cover and the current situation was explored click here. CTN contacted DWP to inquire about the cost of a new cover…

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An Airbnb is Not Home

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

When nearly 6,000 buildings were destroyed in the Palisades Fire, about 30 percent of them belonged to seniors. Many did not have family. This story/journey  was relayed to me by one of our town’s feisty seniors. “I am one of…

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Palisadian Spielberg Nabs a Golden Globe

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

  By BERNICE FOX The one known Palisadian to come away a winner from Sunday’s Golden Globes is Steven Spielberg. The long-time Palisades resident produced Hamnet, which won the top award of the evening: Best Motion Picture, Drama. Four other Palisadians…

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Good News: Your Lot Sold! Bad News: You Didn’t Sell It

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Realtor and Amalfi Founder Anthony Marguleas appeared on KTTV Fox 11 News with Marla Tellez on January 7 about the latest scam in Pacific Palisades and Altadena: selling a lot that belongs to someone else click here. Tellez asked Marguleas,…

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Evacuation Memories Featured in Karen Knecht Photo Exhibit at Gallery 169

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

By LAUREL BUSBY Courtesy of Canyon News (the-canyon.org/news) After fiery winds forced Rustic and Santa Monica Canyon’s evacuation last January, resident Karen Knecht spent about six months at a hotel in Marina Del Rey, where she eventually became friends with…

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January 7 Concerts at St. Matthew’s Described as Healing

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

St. Matthew’s Music Guild hosted two concerts on January 7 called “Healing and Renewal: Concerts of Remembrance” at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. Prior to the concerts at 1 and 7 p.m. community prayers were offered. The church was full at the 1…

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