Category Archives: City

Additional Trespassing Signage Information for Palisades Homes and Lots

Councilmember Traci Park’s office is coordinating with Palisades residents and Block Captains/Team Palisades to begin distributing Trespass Arrest Authorization forms. https://housing.lacity.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Trespass-Arrest-Authorization.pdf These forms authorize the Los Angeles Police Department to enforce trespass laws on your private property. The Council office strongly encourages everyone to complete … Continue reading

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Letter: Rebuilding Myths and Realities

As a Pacific Palisades homeowner who lost our home in the January fire, I feel compelled to speak out about the widening gap between the City’s public promises and the reality many of us face as we try to rebuild. … Continue reading

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Alcohol Must Be Drunk in a Non-glass, Non-metal Container

Alcoholics rejoice. One may start drinking publicly at 8 a.m. seven days a week, if the Santa Monica City Council approves a full-time entertainment zone on May 13. The entertainment zone, permitted under California Senate Bill 969 signed by Governor … Continue reading

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No Trespassing. Protecting Your Burned Property

A reader wrote that their home, which burned to the ground has now been cleared, “But our garage is still standing.” The homeowner’s insurance agent advised them to install a temporary construction fence. They have done that under a two-year contract. … Continue reading

Posted in City, Crime/Police, Palisades Fire | 5 Comments

Palisades Friends of Library Continues Activities

The Palisades Library burned in the Palisades Fire, most likely on January 8. It was the beloved center of town, not only for access to books, newspapers, magazines and computers, but also for the wide-variety of programs and events held … Continue reading

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Bass Wants to Cut LAPD Civilians

First L.A. Mayor Karen Bass wanted to close three animal shelters (out of six), to help balance the $8 billion deficit the City is facing. Animal activists stepped up and Bass explained it was all a misunderstanding. Even though Bass … Continue reading

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The Mayor Has Not Waived Rebuild Fees, Yet

In Mayor Karen Bass’ State of the City address on April 21, she said she is calling on the L.A. City Council to pass an ordinance to waive all plan check and permit fees so that rebuilding could be streamlined … Continue reading

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L.A. City Finances in a Bad Way: Building Permit/Fee Waivers to Go to City Council

Palisades KI Rabbi Amy Bernstein was one of three spiritual leaders who offered a prayer before the Mayor’s State of the City Speech in City Hall on April 21. She spoke about the source of life, strength and hope at … Continue reading

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Press Conference “Celebrates” 100 Days of Success for the Fires.

At the two-hour press conference held by State Senator Ben Allen at Will Rogers State Beach across from Palisades Bowl, a diverse assortment of officials gathered to help mark 100 days since the start of the Palisades Fire. All were … Continue reading

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Hagerty Does What and For How Much Money?

Harrison Newton, a representative from Hagerty, a private consulting firm, appeared before the Pacific Palisades Community Council on April 10. The firm had been selected by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on February 7 to assist with infrastructure restoration and environmental … Continue reading

Posted in City, Community, County Supervisors, Palisades Fire | 7 Comments