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Ca. Agencies Side with DWP There Wouldn’t Have Been Enough Water

Governor Gavin Newsom ordered an investigation regarding the water supply in Pacific Palisades in January 2025 after two reservoirs were found dry and hydrants weren’t working. Yesterday, November 20, the state released their findings and even if there had been … Continue reading

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Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Continues

  Annually, Palisades clergy present an interfaith Thanksgiving Service, the Monday before Thanksgiving. This year it will be held at 7 p.m. November 24, at the Palisades Lutheran Church , 15905 Sunset Boulevard. No matter your religious denomination, and whether … Continue reading

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Palisadian Jim Cragg Honored as Veteran of the Year at City Hall

Jim Cragg, a 30-year Army veteran and commander of American Legion Post 283, was named Citizen of the Year during a ceremony attended by city officials and residents at City Hall on November 14. Lt. Colonel Cragg, a retired Army … Continue reading

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Mayor Bass Celebrates First Home in Palisades: Resident Disputes the Claim

Mayor Karen Bass sent the following press release to Palisades residents. “Today, we marked a milestone in the recovery effort: the first home in Pacific Palisades officially received its Certificate of Occupancy. This is an important sign of progress, and … Continue reading

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Governor’s Fire Report Part 1: Just the Facts, No Conclusions

Part 1 of the UL Research Institutes’ Fire Safety Research Institute that was commissioned by Governor Gavin Newsom after the January 2025 fires was released today. This report focuses solely on the timeline of the Palisades and Eaton Fires. The … Continue reading

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Recovery Expo Hosted by Palisades-Malibu Will Be Held November 23

  Streets in Pacific Palisades will be closed this Sunday, November 23, for Palibu Recovery Expo. Hosted by the Palisades–Malibu (PaliBu) Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Recovery, the expo will stretch from Alma Real … Continue reading

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“Saved by a Story” Workshop this Saturday

Anyone impacted by the wildfires is invited to a free Saved by a Story Wildfire Survivor Workshop, hosted by Kathleen Katims from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 22 at the Glorya Kaufman Community Center, The Wende Museum, Third … Continue reading

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Paliskates Reopens on 26th Across from Brentwood Mart

Despite the downpour outside on November 14, the interior of the store was alive with excitement as Paliskates owner Erica Simpson welcomed people to the new store location. The store had been located at Swarthmore since 1999. In the midst … Continue reading

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Fire Recovery “Pop-Up”  Saturday, November 22

A Palisades Recovery Pop-Up is being held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, November 22 at 15247 L.A. Cruz Drive at Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283. There will be complimentary food and refreshments during the day. The … Continue reading

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Willie Simon Featured in Art Show November 21

Willie Simon will be featured in an art show “National Parks Series 2025” from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 21, on the front lawn of 440 Toyopa Drive. This will be the perfect time to purchase original paintings … Continue reading

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