Author Archives: Sue

Villanueva Praises Firefighters Regarding Palisades Fire

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Sue

Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva sent a November 12 letter to all members of the LAFD, as he turned over the helm to new Fire Chief Jaime Moore.  In the letter (below) he wrote, “The Palisades Fire left an enduring … Continue reading →

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Michelle Villemaire Vies for Mrs. Asia USA

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Sue

Michelle Villemaire is the Mrs. Thailand USA delegate for the Virgelia Productions Miss/Mrs Asia USA Cultural pageant that will be held at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Saturday November 22. If you can’t make it to the pageant, one … Continue reading →

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Time to Register for PPBA

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Sue

The Dodgers won the 2025 World Series and now it’s time to encourage the future generation of players to take the field. The 2026 Spring PPBA season is around the corner, and registration officially opens Monday, November 17 for youth ages 3 to … Continue reading →

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350 Getty Docents Told “Go Home”

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Sue

    A resident called CTN and said, “The Getty has ‘fired’ all 350 of its docents, including me. They want to get rid of older, white women in the name of diversity, just like the Art Institute of Chicago … Continue reading →

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OBITUARY – Helen Elisabeth “Betty” Buerge Curtis – Long-time Palisadian

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Sue

Helen Elisabeth “Betty” Buerge Curtis, born May 18, 1933, in Santa Monica, passed away October 26, 2025, at the age of 92.  A beloved Radcliffe neighbor, she was bedridden for many years and had moved to Lakewood to be closer … Continue reading →

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Scammers and Predators Seeking Vulnerable Palisades Victims

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: After the January Fire, Palisades residents are fragile, many of us are still dealing with personal and emotional losse,s and predators know it. A reader sent the following true story to alert everyone about scams.  Share this information … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime/Police, Palisades Fire | 1 Comment

Replenish & The Canyon Alliance Join Forces to Help Foster Youth Nov. 19

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Sue

By LAUREL BUSBY Courtesy of Canyon News (the-canyon.org/news) Replenish clothing store in Canyon Square has partnered with The Canyon Alliance and Ready to Succeed for an all—day event November 19 that will benefit college-bound foster youth. From 10 to 11:30 … Continue reading →

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House Standing after the Fires? Correct Remediation Might Be Problematic

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Sue

Although the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed nearly 12,000 structures, a large number of homes were left standing in the middle of the debris/burn field. In some cases, that building was the sole house left on a block> Between the … Continue reading →

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Need Holiday Cash and Want to Spread Good Cheer?

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Sue

The Lowe Family YMCA in Pacific Palisades, annually has a YMCA Christmas Tree lot, with Christmas trees set to arrive on November 23. The Palisades YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley is looking for help and writes, “I wonder if CTN … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senate Committee Hearing Held about Palisades Fire

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Sue

“If you can’t rebuild homes, you can’t rebuild lives.” Senator Rick Scott. A U.S. Senate Committee hearing about the causes and circumstances surrounding the Palisades Fire and its aftereffects were held at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 today, … Continue reading →

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