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Calvary Palisades Presents a “Rise Together” Concert with Aodhan King

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Sue

Pacific Palisades residents are invited to connect and to celebrate with Hillsong’s Aodhán King, live at Calvary Palisades Gym from 5 to 8 p.m. on November 15, at 701 Palisades Drive. For tickets click here. Organizers write, “In the wake of the Palisades … Continue reading →

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Palisades High Senior Night at SoFi

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Sue

Palisades High School Football team finished its season against Fairfax 40 to 33, at SoFi Stadium, on senior night. The Dolphins remain undefeated 10-0 and first in league in the Western division. Offensively, the Dolphins, under quarterback Jack Thomas proved … Continue reading →

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Mayor Karen Bass Requests Investigation in Lachman Fire

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Sue

  An October 30 story broke yesterday in the L.A. Times (“Days Before Palisades Inferno, Firefighters Were Ordered to Leave Smoldering Burn Site”). It was reported that texts had been revealed from firefighters that even though they were ordered to … Continue reading →

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Virtual Palisades Dog Park Meeting November 6

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Sue

Councilmember Traci Park’s office is hosting a virtual Palisades Dog Park community meeting from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 6. RVSP or call Park’s field deputy Arus Grigoryan arus.gregoryan@lacity.org or call (310) 756-8772 or  click here. A meeting … Continue reading →

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Local Residents Offer Building Solutions in a Town Hall

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Sue

Two Marquez Knolls neighbors Hank Elder and Chris Blanchard are offering a Building Solutions Townhall from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283, 15247 La Cruz. There will be food and refreshments provided by Chicas Tacos. … Continue reading →

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Senior Luncheon Provides Companionship and Services

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Sue

A special “Treat or Treat” luncheon was held for Pacific Palisades seniors on October 30, at the American Legion, hosted by the Palisades Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG). James Kwon of Palisades Garden Café provided the sandwiches, and the pumpkins that … Continue reading →

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Business: Elizabeth Lamont Store Reopens on Sunset

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Sue

The Elizabeth Lamont Store and Design Studio reopened its doors yesterday October 30, making it one of the first retail stores to open on the Village side of Sunset after the January 2025 Palisades Fire. “After the devastating fires in … Continue reading →

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Local Firefighters Knew Lachman Fire Wasn’t Out

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Sue

Today, the L.A. Times broke the story (“Days Before Palisades Inferno, Firefighters Were Ordered to Leave Smoldering Burn Site”) that firefighters knew that the ground was still smoldering from the Lachman Fire that took place on state land above the … Continue reading →

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YMCA Tree Lot to Return to Pacific Palisades: Feedback Needed

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Sue

Jim Kirtley, the Palisades-Malibu YMCA Executive Director, said that he ordered less pumpkins this year because of the fire and the number of people gone from the community. But more than pumpkin sales, it was about keeping a long-standing tradition … Continue reading →

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Resilient Palisades to Host Why Grass is Preferable to Turf

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Sue

Resilient Palisades is hosting a webinar on high-performance natural-grass options to inform and possibly sway the members of the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association (PPBA), the Park Advisory Board (PAB), and L.A. Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) because they are … Continue reading →

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