The Holy Family and the Magic of Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Palisadian-Post Editor Bill Bruns ran this one year in the paper, many Christmases ago.) My second born had colic. During the day he was the sweetest child, but at night just like Jekyll, he turned into a screaming…

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Internal Homeless Corruption Needs to be Dismantled

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By TIM CAMPBELL A common reaction to the many scandals surrounding homelessness in LA is that they reflect the corruption that permeates the entire system. Terms like “homeless industrial complex” are used to describe the web of interconnected leadership that…

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Santa Leaves a Note for Palisades Residents

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By JIMMY DUNNE A few days ago, my just-three-year-old grandkid picked out a Christmas tree for his Grandma and “P” (for Grampie) at Simon’s Meadow. Passed all the big, tall, full ones. Saw one just about his height. Not much…

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LAFD’s Palisades Fire After-Action Report Hides Truth

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The L.A. Times, through a public records request, received seven draft copies of the Palisades After-Action Fire report before the final LAFD report was released. In that final October 8 report there were omissions and wording changes all meant to…

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Zero-Interest Loans but Not for Palisades Residents

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Bank of American announced that there will be $10  million in zero-interest loans for housing nonprofits and small business, but these loans do not cover the middle-class that have a financial gap in what insurance covers and the actual cost…

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The Ill-Fated Blooming Grove Christmas Pageant

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

 (Editor’s note: This story was written by Waco Tribune staff writer Jules Loh in the mid-1950s about the Christmas pageant that was held in the Central Texas town of Blooming Grove, population 730. Bob Vickrey received the story from a…

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Bogus Argument by City about Fee Waiver Costs

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The vote by City Council to waive permit building fees on December 2 was put on hold, largely because Yolanda Chavez of the L.A. City Administrative Officer, who testified, warned of dire financial consequences for the city. Circling the News…

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Dunne Buys a New Suit for Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By JIMMY DUNNE I bought a new suit. It was definitely time. Not exactly a typical suit. It’s a Santa suit. I’ve had the same one since my first Santa job as a sophomore in high school. Fifty-five years ago. Our hometown Santa…

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Y Is Extending Free Membership to those Impacted by Fires

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Metropolitan YMCA sent a press release on December 22, noting that a free membership will be extended for another year and will automatically renew, that no action is needed by the member. The press release stated, “We are proud…

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People Killed in Palisades/Eaton Fire to be Honored at Rose Parade

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

This editor received the following message: “Hello, I am the sister-in-law of Lora Swayne who was one of the 19 who died in the Eaton Fire. I am trying to help the California Community Foundation get in touch with relatives…

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