Author Archives: Sue

Governor Issues an Executive Order Re: SB 9

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Sue

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that will give local government the discretion to limit SB 9 development in very high fire hazard severity zones within the rebuilding areas, including the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Woodley and Hughes Fires. … Continue reading →

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OBITUARY: Frank Baxter, Ambassador, Philanthropist, Family Man

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Sue

Frank Edward Baxter, a 33-year resident of Pacific Palisades passed away on July 15 of ALS. Frank was born in Auburn, California, November 20, 1936, to Erwin and Alice Byrne Baxter. He attended grades 1-8 in Grass Valley, California. After … Continue reading →

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Palisades Recreation Center Launches Playground: Dolphins Return

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Sue

The Palisades Recreation Center will hold a ribbon cutting for the new playground at 11 a.m. July 31, at851 Alma Real Drive. There will be a chance to learn about park improvements and about current program planned for the Palisades … Continue reading →

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Emergency Booklet Recommends Swimming Pool Water for Fires

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Sue

The City of Los Angeles has a 48-page booklet “Brush Fire” Hazard Specific Annex. The booklet goes into detail about the city emergency operations plan if there is a brush fire. It starts with an explanation of brush fires. “Due … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents/Fires, Palisades Fire | 9 Comments

Don Bachardy Retrospective Closes August 4

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Sue

There are just a few days remaining to see a Don Bachardy retrospective at the Huntington Library in San Marino. The exhibit which opened in April will close Monday, August 4. Bachardy was at the opening in April where he … Continue reading →

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Unexplained Illness Kills 6 Dogs Near Venice Canals, Sickens Several More

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: this story first appeared today, July 29 in the Westside Current and is reprinted with permission.) By SANDRA CLARK Dog owners in Venice are on edge following the tragic deaths of at least six healthy dogs who fell … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals/Pets | 2 Comments

FACT OR BS: Price Gouging Is the Major Problem for Fire Survivors

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Sue

L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is on top of the situation to stop price gouging—except it’s about seven months too late for people who had to scramble to find a place to live after their homes were destroyed in the … Continue reading →

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Mayor’s Statement on SB 9: A Petition to Stop SB 9 Started

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Sue

Today in a July 29 statement, Mayo Karen Bass wrote, “While Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) was passed to support the creation of more housing across California – something that our state desperately needs – legislators in Sacramento could not … Continue reading →

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Mayor, Councilmember and Governor Asked about SB 9

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Sue

CTN reached out to Mayor Karen Bass’ office and to Councilmember Traci Park on July 27 for a comment on SB 9, a state law that would allow duplexes on a lot zoned for single family. This editor also reached … Continue reading →

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Cameron Pfizenmaier Is New President of Friends of the Library

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER Cameron Pfizenmaier is the Chief Marketing Officer, International at Paramount+, and oversees international brand marketing for Paramount’s storied content portfolio, including franchises such as Yellowstone, Landman, Mobland, Tulsa King, NCIS, Mission Impossible, Yellowjackets, Dora, Paw Patrol and South Park. Now she’s stepping into a new role as the … Continue reading →

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