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VIEWPOINT: Williams Bomb Threat to City Hall a Hate Crime

By JEREMY PADAWER Deputy Mayor Brian Williams’ bomb threat to City Hall on Rosh Hashanah must be recognized as a Hate Crime.  An open letter to Mayor Bass, our judiciary and our local media who failed to cover this reality.  … Continue reading

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Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones Not Automatically Exempt from SB 79

Initially Senator Ben Allen’s Press Secretary Ben Cheever told CTN on October 22 that concerns about Gladstones being called a transit stop and automatically triggering SB 79 and high-density construction in Pacific Palisades was not likely. He wrote, “With regards … Continue reading

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Financial Grants Available Through Community Council

Pacific Palisades Community Council: Supporting Fire Recovery with Care and Transparency When the fires devastated our community, families, businesses, and organizations in the Pacific Palisades faced an uncertain road to recovery. In response, the Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) was … Continue reading

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Chance to See Comic Kevin Nealon November 1

Standup comic Kevin Nealon offers a night of comedy at 7:30 p.m. on November 1 at the Main Stage in his BroadStage debut, 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica. There are limited tickets remaining click here. The former Pacific Palisades Honorary … Continue reading

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Palisadians’ Spirits Guide Halloween Celebrations

  Halloween was special in the Palisades. It all started in early October with the YMCA pumpkin patch where pumpkins of all sizes were purchased, carved and placed on the front porch or steps. People went all out with decorations. … Continue reading

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Wright Told He’ll Have to Move Along

If you have lived in the Gladstone Parking Lot for the past decade or so, L.A. County is saying that it will no longer be allowed. Today, numerous accumulated objects were cleared by the county by the vehicle of well-known … Continue reading

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George Wolfberg Park Bathrooms Not Working, Again

Although the Wolfberg Park is open for hikers after the Palisades Fire, the bathrooms are not – and this not the first time. There is no timeline when the only ADA restrooms in the park and at the Recreation Center … Continue reading

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Senator Allen Clarifies Gladstones and SB 79

  California Senator Ben Allen’s office clarified today, October 22,  that concerns about Gladstones being called a transit stop and automatically triggering SB 79 and high density construction in Pacific Palisades should not occur. His office explained “With regards to SB … Continue reading

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Wolfberg Pedestrian Bridge Explained

  Many people who listened to the Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting on October 23, 2025, wanted to renegotiate the idea that there should be a pedestrian crossing from the George Wolfberg Park to Will Rogers State Beach. Those people … Continue reading

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Calling Pacific Palisades Seniors: Free Lunch

A special “Trick or Treat” luncheon will be held for Pacific Palisades seniors from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, at the American Legion, 15247 La Cruz Drive. The event is free, but one must register to ensure … Continue reading

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