Governor’s Office Explains the Lie

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The office of Governor Gavin Newsom reached out to CTN because “there have been rampant rumors around the Palisades and Los Angeles communities regarding a funding announcement from the Governor’s Office and subsequent inaccurate coverage from Center Square click here. The…

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Posted in Homelessness, Palisades Fire | 7 Comments

RealReal Store “Hit” by Armed Robbers

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The RealReal Store in Santa Monica, 200 26th Street, at the corner of San Vicente and 26th Street was robbed around 1:50 p.m. today, July 18. Six armed suspects were filmed running out of the store, carrying objects and into…

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Palisades Power: Electric Boogaloo

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: As homes and cars have become increasingly mandated all-electric in Los Angeles, I asked reporter Chaz Plager to find out where Palisades electricity comes from. Many of us have no idea how it is made, and assume it’s…

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Town Hall July 20 to Include Councilmember Park and Senator Allen

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Castellammare Homeowner’s Board President Kim Feder has announced there will be a Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, at the community room in the Santa Monica YMCA, 1332 6th Street in Santa Monica….

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“Friends” President Laura Schneider Passes the Reins

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s Note: In a letter to Friends of the Palisades Library, President Laura Schneider updated the community on the status of the local library, which burned in the fire. She also announced that a new president, Cameron Pfizenmaier, was stepping…

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Letter: New City Budget Cuts Fire Funding

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By JOHN ALLE (Responding to Luke Melchior confronting the LAFD Commission and Mayor Karen Bass for city-wide mismanagement (20+) Facebook) Alle sent the following letter.) Check the current new City Budget for the coming year. Funding for about 50 current…

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Senator Ben Allen Pauses SB 549

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Senator Ben Allen said during L.A. County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath’s Townhall that if people did not want SB 549, which would establish a building authority in Pacific Palisades, he would not pursue it. During that July 9 Zoom meeting, Allen…

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Emmy Nominations – Of course, Palisadians are included!

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By BERNICE FOX After what we’ve been through this year, it’s nice to have some good news for Pacific Palisades. This is an entertainment story. So that good news comes in the form of Emmy nominations – a lot of…

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Howling Heroes: LAFD Dog Calendar Contest Returns to Raise Funds for Firefighters

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note this story appeared in the Westside Current on July 15. In prior years the top Howling Heroes have been highlighted in CTN and have been featured in the annual 4th of July Parade. Nominate your poochie, and then…

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CRIME IN THE PALISADES: June 29 to July 5

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades mostly burned, but there are some standing homes and businesses. Some of those houses are unoccupied now, either because it’s summer and people are on vacation, or some people have a second home – far away from Los…

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