Category Archives: Accidents/Fires

Fire Service Recognition Day Draws Crowds

“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

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

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

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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Woman Dead, Man Arrested on Suspicion of DUI

A woman, Ashleigh Lawrence, was on the beach below Gladstones with her son and another friend at 12:45 a.m. on April 8. According to one report, they were initially visiting the area to enjoy the beach under the moonlight. According … Continue reading

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Community Meeting Highlights Crime, Homelessness, Brush Clearance

By ALISON BURMEISTER The Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) hosted a public safety meeting at the newly renovated American Legion Hall on April 6. In collaboration with Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283, Commander Jim Cragg, who received PPCC Sparkplug … Continue reading

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Community Safety Meeting to Be Held April 6

A town hall meeting sponsored by the Pacific Palisades Community Council and Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 6 at the Legion Hall, 15247 La Cruz Drive. People, who are … Continue reading

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Two Homes Red-Tagged, One Home Yellow-Tagged

A 20,000-sq-ft. piece of the hillside, off Las Lomas Avenue, slid into a home below at 949 Los Lomas. The slide was reported at 7:50 p.m. March 26, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Nicholas Prange. “There were … Continue reading

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Car Ran Through Self Defense Studio: Reopening Planned April 3

Owner of the Z Ultimate Self Defense studio, Jim Herzog, was surprised when a Volkswagen ID.4 roared through the studio on January 31 about 5:15 p.m. The car, driven by a person picking up a pizza, was stopped when it … Continue reading

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One Hiker Rescued, Another Found Dead on March 4

Hiker Rescued off Parkland Area by Michael Lane Firefighters from Los Angeles Firestation 23 and 69 assisted with a hiker rescue off Michael Lane in the Palisades Highlands around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. The hiker, a 65-year-old male became stranded … Continue reading

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