Category Archives: Accidents/Fires

Brush Clearance Needs to Be Done: Including State Park Land

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Sue

Annual brush clearance started on May 1 and owners of property located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ), which is most of Pacific Palisades shall maintain their property in accordance with the Fire Code (L.A.M.C. 57.322). Inspectors … Continue reading →

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Topanga Fire Shuts Topanga Canyon Boulevard

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Sue

A brush fire in Topanga was reported around 1:56 p.m. and dubbed the OwenFire (Santa Maria Road). Initially LAFD Engine 69 reported on Twitter that it was ½ acre fire in medium to heavy fuels traveling at a moderate rate … Continue reading →

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Homeless, Brush, and Lachman Lane Questioned

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Sue

The public safety fair, co-sponsored by Councilmember Traci Park and the Brentwood and Pacific Palisades Community Council on June 10 in Simon Meadow was rich with information, but meager with attendees. The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness was among … Continue reading →

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Pacific Fire Stopped on Thursday: Councilwoman Park Will Host Safety Fair Saturday

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Sue

PACIFIC FIRE: A fire, dubbed the Pacific Fire, broke out at around 1:15 p.m. on June 8, near the intersection of Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway. PCH was shut down in both directions at Topanga, as several L.A. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend Update: In and around Pacific Palisades

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Sue

Memorial Day Service: More than 300 Boy Scouts placed 90,000 flags at grave sites of the West L.A. VA . One Vet said, “There was one flag at each grave. It was very cool.” At a ceremony this morning, L.A. … Continue reading →

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Driver in Hospital in Critical Condition after Crash on Chautauqua

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Sue

There was a single vehicle accident on Wednesday, May 24, around 10:15 p.m., in the 300 block of Chautauqua. A driver, who was driving downhill on Chautauqua (between Vance Street and La Cumbre Drive), had to be extricated from the … Continue reading →

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Fire Service Recognition Day Draws Crowds

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Sue

“The best thing are all the hoses and shiny knobs,” said Knox, three years old. “The best thing is to be in the fire truck,” Mia, 3, and Kia, 1, added. Wells, 4, said the best thing about the day … Continue reading →

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“21 Miles In Malibu” Won at the Houston International Film Festival, Victim’s Killer Up for  Parole

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Sue

The documentary, 21 Miles In Malibu, which focuses on one of the deadliest stretches of road in California, Pacific Coast Highway, won at the Houston Film Festival for best safety film. “We’re thrilled,” said movie producer Michel Shane (Catch Me if … Continue reading →

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Visit Fire Station 69 on Saturday: It’s Fire Service Recognition Day

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Sue

One of the most fun days of the year for Pacific Palisades families will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, May 13. In Los Angeles, the second Saturday of each May is designated as Fire Service … Continue reading →

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Loud Explosion on Friday Caused by Teens/Young Adults

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Sue

There was a loud explosion around 9:25 p.m.on Friday, April 21 that was clearly audible to Temescal Canyon Road residents. One person wrote on a social media platform, “We were driving from PCH towards Sunset on Temescal Canyon. A group … Continue reading →

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