Category Archives: General

New Year’s Eve Highlands Fire Stopped at Eight Acres

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Sue

Last night an alert went out from the Los Angeles Fire Department at 12:17 a.m. that about three to four acres of heavy brush burning under 15mph winds near above Via Las Palmas in the Palisades Highlands. (Near the Temescal … Continue reading →

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End of Year Wrap Up: 2024 Brought Questions of Representation

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in Westside Current on December 30 and is reprinted with permission. Many of the stories McGregor references have a common thread with Pacific Palisades, including LAHSA, the Mansion Tax – Measure ULA, and the … Continue reading →

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A Real Hero Versus a Fake Internet Hero

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Sue

NOT A HERO: The December 17 indictment released by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office for Luigi Mangione stated: On the morning of December 4th, MANGIONE left the Hostel at 5:34 a.m. and travelled to Midtown using an e-bike. Between 5:52 … Continue reading →

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Free Radio Show at Theatre Palisades

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Sue

The Theatre Palisades Actors’ Troupe will hold its 11th annual Christmas Radio Show, It’s a Wonderful Life”on Wednesday, December 18. This free performance at Pierson Playhouse starts at 7 p.m. in the lobby as people eat cookies and drink Martha … Continue reading →

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An Evening of Interfaith Prayer Planned

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Sue

“I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had absolutely no other place to go.” Abraham Lincoln said about prayer. The Prayer Project 2024, which started in June, continues at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Sages Sought for Popular Program

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Sue

The popular Sages and Seekers program that pairs a high school student with an adult 60+ returns to Palisades High School after the new year. The program is an inter-generational program that builds meaningful relationships between Sages (adults 60+) and … Continue reading →

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CONCERT UPDATE: One Cancelled, “Very Kosher Chrismukkah” Slated for Dec.14

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Sue

  MATTHEW’S CONCERT WAS CANCELLED: One reader sent an email on December 6 at 7:58 p.m. “I’m writing this as I stand outside St. Matthew’s in the dark with many others who were expecting to attend tonight’s Music Guild Concert.” … Continue reading →

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LA Animal Services General Manager Resigns

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Sue

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This story first appeared on the Westside Current on December 3 and is printed with permission. It has been updated with LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia’s December 4 announcement of an audit of the Department.) BY JAMIE PAIGE … Continue reading →

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BroadStage Gala Honored Jazz Legend Stanley Clarke

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Sue

On November 15, BroadStage honored Jazz Legend bassist Stanley Clarke at its Gala held at the Fairmont Hotel and Bungalows in Santa Monica. BroadStage is a contemporary arts presenter that is located at The Eli and Edyth Broad Stage at … Continue reading →

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St. Matthew’s Presents Its Holiday Concert December 6

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Sue

St. Matthew’s Music Guild continues its 40th Anniversary Season on Friday, December 6, at 8 p.m. with a lively program of music for the holidays. The concert, featuring The Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s and Choir of St. Matthew’s Parish, … Continue reading →

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