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Governor’s Fire Report Part 1: Just the Facts, No Conclusions

Part 1 of the UL Research Institutes’ Fire Safety Research Institute that was commissioned by Governor Gavin Newsom after the January 2025 fires was released today. This report focuses solely on the timeline of the Palisades and Eaton Fires. The … Continue reading

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Recovery Expo Hosted by Palisades-Malibu Will Be Held November 23

  Streets in Pacific Palisades will be closed this Sunday, November 23, for Palibu Recovery Expo. Hosted by the Palisades–Malibu (PaliBu) Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Recovery, the expo will stretch from Alma Real … Continue reading

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“Saved by a Story” Workshop this Saturday

Anyone impacted by the wildfires is invited to a free Saved by a Story Wildfire Survivor Workshop, hosted by Kathleen Katims from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 22 at the Glorya Kaufman Community Center, The Wende Museum, Third … Continue reading

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Paliskates Reopens on 26th Across from Brentwood Mart

Despite the downpour outside on November 14, the interior of the store was alive with excitement as Paliskates owner Erica Simpson welcomed people to the new store location. The store had been located at Swarthmore since 1999. In the midst … Continue reading

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Fire Recovery “Pop-Up”  Saturday, November 22

A Palisades Recovery Pop-Up is being held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, November 22 at 15247 L.A. Cruz Drive at Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283. There will be complimentary food and refreshments during the day. The … Continue reading

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Willie Simon Featured in Art Show November 21

Willie Simon will be featured in an art show “National Parks Series 2025” from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 21, on the front lawn of 440 Toyopa Drive. This will be the perfect time to purchase original paintings … Continue reading

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Youth Climate Protest Calls for Making Polluters Pay Act

  Students from Palisades Charter High School and Santa Monica High School held a coordinated climate strike at the Santa Monica Pier on November 14, urging California lawmakers to advance the Make Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (AB 1243/SB 684). … Continue reading

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State May Have Info about Failure of Extinguishing Lachman Fire

There was a rumor that California State sent a park representative on the early a.m. hours of the January 1 Lachman Fire to Temescal Trail Ridge by the Highlands. According to one report, the woman told firefighters about certain areas … Continue reading

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Help Support Palisades High School Baseball Team

First the school was taken away, and then in an effort to reopen Palisades Charter High School, the beautifully manicured, well-kept baseball field was plowed over to put up portable classrooms. The baseball team needs the community’s support. Student athletes … Continue reading

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Palisades Rotary Presents $1,000 to Homeless Task Force

At its monthly meeting, held at the Bel Air Bay Club on November 12, the Palisades Rotary Club welcomed perspective members and enjoyed the camaraderie of neighbors. The beach-front room, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, provided the perfect atmosphere for guest … Continue reading

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