Monthly Archives: March 2025

Architect Leo Marmol Speaks about Rebuilding Costs

Co-founder of Marmol & Radziner, architect Leo Marmol spoke to the Pacific Palisades Community Council at its February 27 meeting about the next steps for rebuilding residences in Pacific Palisades. During the Palisades Fire, about 5,419 homes were destroyed and … Continue reading

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Letter: Santa Monica Not Safe for Students

(Editor’s note: Palisades Charter High School’s campus burned during  the January 7 Palisades Fire and the students went on zoom. Administration sought a location to finish out the school year in-person and it appears the school may lease the Sears … Continue reading

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Riding with the Army Corps of Engineers

There is so much information and misinformation floating around about the Army Corps of Engineers, that this editor took a car ride with Colonel Brian Sawser through Pacific Palisades on February 28. He was asked about the process, trees, insurance, … Continue reading

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PPBA Celebrates Opening Day for the 71st Season

In the 24 years that this editor has either had a child playing or has covered the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association’s opening day, this was the most bittersweet and emotional. PPBA Commissioner Bob Benton during the opening ceremonies and pancake … Continue reading

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