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Santa Leaves a Note for Palisades Residents

By JIMMY DUNNE A few days ago, my just-three-year-old grandkid picked out a Christmas tree for his Grandma and “P” (for Grampie) at Simon’s Meadow. Passed all the big, tall, full ones. Saw one just about his height. Not much … Continue reading

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LAFD’s Palisades Fire After-Action Report Hides Truth

The L.A. Times, through a public records request, received seven draft copies of the Palisades After-Action Fire report before the final LAFD report was released. In that final October 8 report there were omissions and wording changes all meant to … Continue reading

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Zero-Interest Loans but Not for Palisades Residents

Bank of American announced that there will be $10  million in zero-interest loans for housing nonprofits and small business, but these loans do not cover the middle-class that have a financial gap in what insurance covers and the actual cost … Continue reading

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The Ill-Fated Blooming Grove Christmas Pageant

 (Editor’s note: This story was written by Waco Tribune staff writer Jules Loh in the mid-1950s about the Christmas pageant that was held in the Central Texas town of Blooming Grove, population 730. Bob Vickrey received the story from a … Continue reading

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Bogus Argument by City about Fee Waiver Costs

The vote by City Council to waive permit building fees on December 2 was put on hold, largely because Yolanda Chavez of the L.A. City Administrative Officer, who testified, warned of dire financial consequences for the city. Circling the News … Continue reading

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Dunne Buys a New Suit for Christmas

By JIMMY DUNNE I bought a new suit. It was definitely time. Not exactly a typical suit. It’s a Santa suit. I’ve had the same one since my first Santa job as a sophomore in high school. Fifty-five years ago. Our hometown Santa … Continue reading

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Y Is Extending Free Membership to those Impacted by Fires

The Metropolitan YMCA sent a press release on December 22, noting that a free membership will be extended for another year and will automatically renew, that no action is needed by the member. The press release stated, “We are proud … Continue reading

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People Killed in Palisades/Eaton Fire to be Honored at Rose Parade

This editor received the following message: “Hello, I am the sister-in-law of Lora Swayne who was one of the 19 who died in the Eaton Fire. I am trying to help the California Community Foundation get in touch with relatives … Continue reading

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Obituary: Eric Preven, Television Writer, Government Activist, Dog Lover

Joshua Preven wrote, “I am heartbroken to share that my brother Eric Preven died suddenly on Saturday [November 8] from a suspected heart attack. He was a big, beautiful bear of a man full of passion and warmth, and I … Continue reading

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YMCA Offer Free Merchandize to Fire Survivors

The Palisades Lowe Family YMCA offered a free holiday shopping spree today, December 21 at the Collin & Katz YMCA in West L.A. The doors opened at 10 a.m. and about a thousand people had lined up for free merchandise. … Continue reading

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