Author Archives: Sue

Crime, Patrol and Senior Lead Officer Tips

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Sue

Pacific Palisades, which after the January 7 Palisades Fire, initially had law enforcement aid from the National Guard, State Highway Patrol after the Palisades Fire. The National Guard left when the town reopened to everyone in June (prior to that … Continue reading →

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Peter Lin Featured Speaker on Orchids

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Sue

  The Malibu Orchid Society, which met monthly in the Methodist Community Church on Via de la Paz before it burned in the Palisades Fire, is now meeting on Zoom. This month Peter Lin will speak on “Orchids Alfresco,” about … Continue reading →

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Town’s Treasure Jimmy Dunne Brings Optimism … and Bocce

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER Pacific Palisades is blessed with several individuals who have stepped up to save community and organizations after the Palisades Fire. For well–known TV composer and resident Jimmy Dunne, putting in backbreaking effort after the fire was something … Continue reading →

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Palisades Mobile Home Park Tahitian Terrace Update and Video

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Sue

  (Editor’s note: Long-time resident Chase Holiday posted this note and video on Instagram and it is reprinted with permission.) By CHASE HOLIDAY When people find out I lived in the Tahitian Terrace mobile home park, they always ask what’s … Continue reading →

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Community Tree Planting Planned for September 27

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Sue

Swarthmore Avenue by CVS is about to become more beautiful with the planting of four new Cassia Leptophylla trees to replace the palms that were cut down after the Palisades Fire. A permit for the trees was issued by Urban … Continue reading →

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Unmet Needs, Take the City Survey

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Sue

 (Editor’s note: In case Pacific Palisades residents are not on this mailing list, the City is taking a survey of unmet needs. Unfortunately, there is no space to write in suggestions, but if you have time, please look or take … Continue reading →

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City Officials Not Working in Residents/Homeless Best Interests

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Sue

The effectiveness of the money spent on the homeless by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) was questioned by the L.A. Alliance in 2020. A settlement agreement was reached in 2022 and the city promised to provide an additional … Continue reading →

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City Return and Rebuild Webinar for Palisades. Valuable?

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Sue

Last night, September 17, 2025, a webinar “Return and Rebuild” was hosted by the City of Los Angeles, the Office of Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Traci Park, to explain the ease and simplicity of obtaining a building permit. According … Continue reading →

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Supervisor Horvath Hosts Emergency Preparedness

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Sue

September is National Preparedness Month and L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath is launching a series of emergency preparedness fairs in October and November to empower residents across Los Angeles County with tools to stay safe, informed, and prepared for … Continue reading →

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Letter: State Farm Is Not a Good Neighbor

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Sue

  Our home burned at 764 Radcliffe in Pacific Palisades and all our possessions, which included at least 30 years of accumulated heirlooms, antiques and other items. Our “good neighbor” insurance company State Farm continues to avoid paying money on … Continue reading →

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