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Palisades Fire Could Cause Broken Heart Syndrome and Death

So many healthy elderly Pacific Palisades residents have died this past year after the January 7 Palisades Fire. Why? Was it the stress of losing their home of 40, 50, 60 or even more years? Was it moving into an … Continue reading

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Suggested: One Year Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony

As the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire approaches, there have been several suggestions about what should be done. One of the most thoughtful comes from Citizen of the Year Jim Cragg (who associated with the American Legion and the … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Lunch in Simon Meadow Pleasant and Peaceful

About 200 people shared a pleasant and delicious Thanksgiving meal at Simon Meadow on November 22. With perfect weather, the long table snaked across Simon Meadow, located at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Temescal Canyon Road. The tables were … Continue reading

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Revere Run December 7: Exercise while Supporting the School

Now is your chance to get a run in before hitting the stores for some holiday shopping. The 10th Annual Paul Revere 5K Fun Run will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, at the school, 1450 Allenford … Continue reading

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First Steps to Remediating Mural: a Gel Bubble Bath

In the midst of heavy rains on November 15 and 16, volunteers stepped up and gave the iconic Temescal Mural a “bubble bath.” The gel bath was in preparation for refurbishing the 500-feet mural “History of the Palisades” that was … Continue reading

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OBITUARY – George Bloom, Palisadian, Dad, CBS Executive

Born on Dec. 22, 1956, in Evanston, Illinois, George Jay Bloom III, passed away on November 11, 2025, of a heart attack. He was born on December 22, 1956, in Chicago to George Sr. and Suzanne Bloom. His father was … Continue reading

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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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