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FireAid Goes on Giving . . .to Nonprofits

  Pali Strong Founder Larry Vein has come under extreme scrutiny from local residents about receiving half million dollars in FireAid money. People say the Highlands resident never participated in any Pacific Palisades community programs, such as community council, Rotary, … Continue reading

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Pali Strong: Our Mission, Funding and Community Commitment

By LARRY VEIN – Pali Strong Founder Over the past ten months, PALI STRONG has worked tirelessly to serve the Pacific Palisades community through one of the most difficult times in our history. Our mission has always been simple: to … Continue reading

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Lack of Public Hearings about Gladstones? Blame Trailer Bill AB 178

Palisades residents and the Pacific Palisades Community Council were upset about the lack of public hearing given the redevelopment of Gladstones and the parking lot, and expressed that dismay at a California Coastal Commission hearing on October 8 in Redondo … Continue reading

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The Palisades Dolphins Beat Venice 56-54 in a Nail-Biter

Although the Palisades Dolphins came away with a victory on Friday night at Venice, remaining undefeated, Coach Dylen Smith was not satisfied with his players’ performance. “The score was close, way too close,” Smith said. “We left at least four … Continue reading

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Longest Table Provides Uplifting Community Event

By HENRY KAMER Three blocks of Pampas Ricas Boulevard were lined with tables, chairs and lots of Palisadians this past Sunday, October 5. Hundreds of Palisadians of all ages and neighborhoods flooded in with delicious food for their part to … Continue reading

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Palisades’ Road to Recovery: an AirTalk Live Event

After the January fires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades leveled more than 12,000 homes and businesses, the two communities are still grappling with the lingering effects of the disaster and trying to find ways to move forward. Air Talk host … Continue reading

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LETTER: I’m Tired of Feeling LIke a Victim

  I’m tired of feeling like a victim. First the fires and losing our home and all our possessions to Karen Bass for ignoring our community and allowing the devastation to happen: To having to relive the trauma and identifying … Continue reading

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LETTER-LAFD After-Action Report Incomplete

Having skimmed through the LAFD 70 page after action report it is clear we need an independent report with exact times and participants. We know LAFD’s response was neither rapid nor ongoing with the bulk of the ground crews pulled … Continue reading

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Palisades Fire After Action Report Describes Chaos

  The 70-page After-Action Fire Report by the Los Angeles City Fire Department was released yesterday, October 8, after a suspect had been named in the Lachman Fire. The cause of  the Palisades Fire six days later was blamed on … Continue reading

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Several Properties Deemed Public Nuisance Including Palisades Bowl

  At the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners meeting at 201 North Figueroa on October 8, several properties were deemed a public nuisance, including the Palisades Bowl. After the January 7 Palisades Fire, residents and business owners were asked … Continue reading

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