Author Archives: Sue

Some Palisades Residents Denied Cal Assist Mortgage Relief

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Sue

This editor received a question from a reader on October 13: “Cal Assist was supposedly a program for fire victims mortgage relief. I applied twice and was turned down simply because I have my name on my father’s home. I … Continue reading →

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Consumer Watchdog: Insurance Commissioner Lara Pushed More on Fair Plan

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Sue

BY JAMIE COURT (This article “New York Times Investigation Finds Lara’s Plan Incentivized Insurers’ Dumping of Policyholders Prior to LA Fires, Doubling FAIR Plan Enrollment first appeared on Consumer Watchdog on November 3 and is reprinted with permission.) A New … Continue reading →

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Community Council Announces 2025 Honorees: Jim Cragg Citizen of the Year

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Sue

Annually, the Pacific Palisades Community Council honors residents who have served and supported the community. On November 2, they announced the names of the 2025 Award Honorees. CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Selected as Citizen of the Year is JIM CRAGG. … Continue reading →

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“After the Fire USA” Threatens CTN with Lawsuit Over FireAid Coverage

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Sue

“After the Fire USA” (formerly Rebuild North Bay Foundation a nonprofit), threatens CTN with lawsuit. Circling the News stands by its reporting and calls for transparency in wildfire relief funds. CTN also ran  the nonprofit’s full written response. “After the … Continue reading →

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City Council Approves Hiring Outside Attorney for Fire Federal Probe

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Sue

Senators Rick Scott (R- Fla.) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Council President Harris-Dawson on October 20 asking for documents on Los Angeles Fire Department staffing, wildfire preparations, among other topics related to the devastating Palisades Fire, with … Continue reading →

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No Portable Buildings on Tennis Courts 7 & 8

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Sue

L.A.Mayor Karen Bass in an October 31 press release announced the decision to place a temporary library building on tennis courts 7 & 8 was no longer being considered. The temporary library facility will be in the parking lot of … Continue reading →

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Palisades YMCA Seeks Input from Residents

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Sue

  Palisades-Malibu YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley is seeking input from residents in shaping the future of the Lowe Family YMCA. Kirtley writes “The YMCA is rebuilding, and we want to hear from YOU! Join us for one of our … Continue reading →

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Calvary Palisades Presents a “Rise Together” Concert with Aodhan King

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Sue

Pacific Palisades residents are invited to connect and to celebrate with Hillsong’s Aodhán King, live at Calvary Palisades Gym from 5 to 8 p.m. on November 15, at 701 Palisades Drive. For tickets click here. Organizers write, “In the wake of the Palisades … Continue reading →

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Palisades High Senior Night at SoFi

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Sue

Palisades High School Football team finished its season against Fairfax 40 to 33, at SoFi Stadium, on senior night. The Dolphins remain undefeated 10-0 and first in league in the Western division. Offensively, the Dolphins, under quarterback Jack Thomas proved … Continue reading →

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Mayor Karen Bass Requests Investigation in Lachman Fire

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Sue

  An October 30 story broke yesterday in the L.A. Times (“Days Before Palisades Inferno, Firefighters Were Ordered to Leave Smoldering Burn Site”). It was reported that texts had been revealed from firefighters that even though they were ordered to … Continue reading →

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