Homelessness in L.A. Not Decreasing. Why?

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By TIM CAMPBELL Union Rescue Mission CEO Mark Hood used an excellent visual model to describe just how small a reduction has been made in LA’s homeless population, if LAHSA’s latest PIT (Point in Time) count is to be believed….

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Touring Marquez Prior to School’s Reopening

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Two tours were offered at the Marquez Elementary School campus last week to allow residents, families and potentially time to look at the school, which could potentially reopen at this site off Marquez Avenue in September. Nothing short of amazing,…

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Metro Proposes a Subway or Aerial through Sepulveda: Residents Asked to Select by Aug. 30

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

It seems the one fact that people in Los Angeles and surrounding areas can agree on is that traffic through the Sepulveda pass can be excruciating, especially during rush hour. It takes afternoon peak period commuters on average 48 minutes…

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No Place for Girls Sports

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The 2028 Olympics are coming to Los Angeles and women will be competing. The U.S. Open features the top women players in the world. But for the Palisades High School Girls Tennis Team, there’s no place for them. There’s no…

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ACE Clears Last Lot: Officials Absent

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) cleared the last residential property for both the Palisades and Eaton Fires, on Tramonto in the Castellammare section of Pacific Palisades today. Nolan West, who was 93 in July, spoke about his home on…

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The Effects of Proposed Trade Tariffs in Japan

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Writer Chaz Plager grew up in Pacific Palisades and lost his family home during the fire. He taught himself Japanese during Covid and is fluent. This August he is in Japan on assignment and will start his sophomore…

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Ongoing Construction on the 405 to Replace Sections of Lanes

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Beginning Tuesday evening, some lanes will be closed on the San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass during overnight hours as Caltrans crews work on the median barriers. The state agency said the overnight closures will begin at 10…

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Park Advisory Board Meeting: Taking Away Park Green Space

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Well, the Palisades burned and there is little green space left, except for the Village Green and the north lawn at the Rec Center. Now the City in an effort to “help” rebuild infrastructure has decided to place a portable…

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The Town Is Back: Ruby’s Nail Salon Reopens

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

First it was the banks, then the restaurants, then the veterinarian’s office and the car wash, Pilates and finally CVS. But everyone knows the town is not really back until the first nail salon reopens for customers. Ruby Hong of…

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Insurance Informational Meeting Hosted by PRC

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

After the Palisades Fire, people find they are underinsured, are not being paid for claims, or are having trouble receiving insurance money for smoke damage. The Palisades Recovery Coalition hosted an insurance townhall on August 24 to address problems and…

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Posted in Accidents/Fires, Palisades Fire | 3 Comments