Books Were Part of Our Life, But State Farm Questions It

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: We are now on our fifth adjuster with State Farm Insurance, we just received a note back that they didn’t “believe the number of books in our house.” It was only one of many items that they questioned…

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FIREAID: Shame on L.A. County over FireAid Funds

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Of the $100 million raised for fire victims in Eaton and Pacific Palisades, some of that FireAid money went to L.A. County. Along with various nonprofits, at least four County Departments received money from the funds. 1.) County Relief Fund,…

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Humate to Detoxify Yard and Land after LA Fires

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By: LOLA COFFEY When fires exploded over the landscape of Los Angeles this past January devastating thousands of residents, it left many homeless and despondent about the loss of their communities, it was an inexplicable tragedy. “I don’t think anyone…

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Sponsored School Bus to Revere for 2025-2026: Sign Up Now

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Last week, Paul Revere Middle School received confirmation from LAUSD that they will NOT be providing school bus transportation in Pacific Palisades for Revere students. So, as has been done for the past decade, Parent-Sponsored School Bus will be provided…

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FIREAID: More FireAid Money Goes to Nonprofits

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

More than $100 million was raised for FireAid victims, in Eaton and Pacific Palisades. Individuals do not receive funds, that money has gone to nonprofits and L.A. County. CTN contacted spokesperson Chris Wallace about how many nonprofits have directly benefited…

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Rita Moreno: From Honorary Mayor to Honorary Doctorate

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By BERNICE FOX Former Pacific Palisades Honorary Mayor Rita Moreno is now Dr. Rita Moreno. She’s received an honorary doctorate from Harvard University. And she’s posted this excited message on her Facebook page: “Little Rosita from Puerto Rico just received…

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U9 Palisades Baseball Players Take Championship

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

At a tournament over Memorial Day Weekend at Cheviot Hills, Pacific Palisades Baseball Association players showed grit and determination to win the finals, defeating La Canada, 15-5. Under coaches Kambiz Kamdar, Karl House and Steve Berman, their 13-player roster delivered…

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LA Poured Over $1 Billion into Homeless Housing—But Thousands of Units Sit Empty

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Westside Current on May 29 and was updated on May 30. It is reprinted with permission.) By JAMIE PAIGE Night falls over Sierra Highway in Lancaster as a police cruiser speeds past…

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Early Palisades Fire Wind Speeds Not Hurricane Force

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

During an interview for a documentary regarding the Palisades Fire, an interviewer asked, “What could be done do with 100-mph wind speeds?” To which this editor responded, “How do you know the wind speeds? Were they measured?”  The interviewer said,…

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FIREAID: Grantees Might Surprise You

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Yesterday Circling the News looked at eight of the grantees of the 42 that were identified as specific to Pacific Palisades, which were among those receiving $21 million. The four today are connected with L.A. County. About $100 million was…

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