Author Archives: Sue

January 7th Commemoration of Victims, the Deceased and Dreams Lost

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Sue

A White Glove Remembrance and Tribute observance of the people killed in the January 7 Palisades Fire was held at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 Hall in Pacific Palisades. The January 7 ceremony  was a solemn remembrance of … Continue reading →

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Rededication of the Town of Pacific Palisades Sunday

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Sue

The birthplace of Pacific Palisades is located at Founders Oak Island on Haverford Avenue. The Founders met there on January 18, 1922 to dedicate the town. The Pacific Palisades Historical Society will over a rededication at 2 p.m. at that … Continue reading →

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The Day of the Palisades Fire:  My Story

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Haldis Toppel lived in the Marquez Knolls area and sent this note with her Christmas Card. She has graciously allowed CTN to print it. The video taken of January 8, the day after the fire was sent by … Continue reading →

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LOOKY HERE: City Council Wants to Recognize Palisades Residents

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sue

The Los Angeles City Council wants to make it up to residents who lost their homes, businesses and all of their possessions at 10 a.m. on January 9 at City Hall, Room 340, 200 N. Spring Street. Please RSVP using … Continue reading →

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Papal Blessing Presented to Msgr. Torgerson at St. Monica Church

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sue

By CAROL SANBORN A Papal Blessing from the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV was presented to Monseigneur Lloyd Torgerson at the 7 p.m. mass of remembrance on the anniversary of the Palisades Fire on January 7 at St. Monica Catholic … Continue reading →

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Conejo Orchid Society Will Hold an Orchid Garage Sale.

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sue

For orchid lovers who lost so many of their treasured orchids in the Palisades Fire, now is chance to start to rebuild. The Conejo Orchid Society will be holding an ‘Orchid Garage Sale’ from 10 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Thousands Gathered in the Village, Newsom Hid at the HS, Bass Was MIA

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Sue

On the anniversary of the January 7, 2025 Fire, nearly 2,000 people gathered in Pacific Palisades for events planned, which included prayers, concerts, a memorial service and “Let It Burn” rally. (Look for additional stories tomorrow.) Governor Gavin Newsom did … Continue reading →

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We Were Watching: a Survivor’s Report

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Sue

Hank Wright | 2025 PaliFire By HANK WRIGHT   I moved to the Palisades in 1992 joining Ann who purchased her 900-sq.-ft. Palisades home in 1985. We purchased our circa 1954, 1850-sq.-ft. home in 1995. We put everything into our … Continue reading →

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Palisadian Spencer Pratt Announces He’s Running for Mayor

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Sue

At the “Let It Burn Rally” in Pacific Palisades today, January 7, long-time resident and one of the town’s most vocal advocates announced he was running for Mayor in the June 2026, primary. At the rally attended by thousands, Pratt … Continue reading →

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STREET CLOSURES PLANNED FOR JANUARY 7:

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Sue

This is a map of street closures. Some may close as early as 5 a.m. and others may not close until much later. CTN asked for a timeline of street closures to share but never received one. There will be … Continue reading →

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