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Pacific Palisades Réservoir, aka Chautauqua Reservoir, Drained June 2024

When news reports highlighted the fact that the Santa Ynez Reservoir had been drained and was not available to help fight the Palisades Fire, many residents wondered why the Chautauqua Reservoir had not been used. Before the Highlands community was … Continue reading

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Conan O’Brien to Be Inducted in TV Academy Hall of Fame

By BERNICE FOX Yet, another honor for Conan O’Brien! The Riviera resident has been chosen for the Television Academy Hall of Fame. He’s one of six new honorees who’ll be inducted in August. The TV Academy selects those for the … Continue reading

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The Getty Hosts Conservation Clinic

So many people affected by the Palisades Fire, had little remaining. What was dug out of the ash, was encased in soot and barely recognizeable. A collaboration between the Los Angeles County Departments of Arts and Culture, Getty, and Art … Continue reading

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Palisades CheckPoints Gone. Left June 14 at 6 a.m.

Immediately after the Palisades Fire, checkpoints at Sunset and Chautauqua went into place to keep out looters and looky-loos. Residents were allowed in with a pass, as were the companies aiding the Army Corp of Engineers with debris removal. Although … Continue reading

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A Lovely Homage to Songwriter Springer in this Documentary

More than Santa Baby is a documentary film highlighting one of Pacific Palisades most celebrated composers/musicians, Philip Springer. On Tuesday, June 14, the film will be shown at The Marina del Rey Film Festival, at 7:30 p.m. at the Culver … Continue reading

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Mayor Says Resources for Palisades Recovery in Budget

  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed a balanced city budget on June 6.  In a press release, items in the budget were highlighted and included: Restoration of more than 1,000 city positions at risk of layoff to ensure delivery … Continue reading

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Co-Honorary Mayor’s Love Song to the Town

Actors Gigi Rice and Ted McGinley are Pacific Palisades new honorary co-Mayors, replacing former Mayor Eugene Levy, who gave the couple this parting advice “I would give any incoming Mayor the same advice former Mayor Billy Crystal gave me, ‘embrace … Continue reading

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K Bakery May Return by the End of the Month

Kim Kedeshian of K Bakery provided several dessert selections for the Rustic Canyon luncheon for seniors held on June 5. Kedeshian’s reputation of great deserts, meant that many people skipped the sandwiches and went straight to the cookies and pastries. … Continue reading

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Palisades 4th of July Evening Planning Underway

Dear Community, With less than a month before our Palisades July 4th celebration, rest assured that planning is full speed ahead. Next week we will share information about how to obtain your complementary tickets for the spectacular evening event on … Continue reading

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Anthony Marguleas Gives an Update on Palisades Real Estate Market

Anthony Marguleas, Founder of Amalfi Estates, has done a deep dive into the last five months of land sales in Pacific Palisades. click here. Inventory vs Sales “New land listings continue to outpace sold lots even as buyer interest picks up,” … Continue reading

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