Category Archives: Community
Street Lighting in Pacific Palisades and Prop. 218
If one lived in Pacific Palisades, one might expect that streets were cleaned, police patrolled streets, sidewalks were ADA accessible, potholes were filled and streetlights were regularly maintained by the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL). No, No, No, No and...
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AECOM Presents the Draft of the Long-Term Recovery Plan
Resident Jimmy Dunne summed up the 295-page draft AECOM report on the Long Term Recovery Plan (LTRP) even before it was released or even before the May 19 webinar was held via Zoom. Dunne wrote on April 26: “I was...
Posted in Community, Palisades Fire
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Neighbors Willing to Share with Everyone – Even Hairy Ones
One of the most compassionate Highland residents, Luzanne, has graciously helped fire survivors with goods after they lost everything, starting in early 2025. Over the past 16 months, she’s helped children with books to restore their library and she was...
Posted in Animals/Pets, Community
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Liveball Tournament at PaliRec Center
Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time for tennis. Palisades Tennis Center Director Mike Tomas has announced a Liveball Tournament on Monday, May 25, at the courts at the Center, 851 Alma Real. “Come spend Memorial Day with us,” Tomas...
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St. Matthews to Demolish Founder’s Hall
Last week windows were removed from the Founder’s Hall building on St. Matthew’s campus in preparation for demolition. A long-time parishioner wrote that “This building has served as the church and school offices, and as a preferred space for events,...
Rotary District 5280 Gives $300,000 to YMCA to Rebuild
After months of battles with insurance, fighting for building permits and residents working to bring back the community, on May 13, there was a spot of brightness that turned into a sky filled with sunshine. The Lowe Family YMCA Executive...
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Infrastructure Meeting “Safeguard Your Rebuild” Held April 26
By HANK WRIGHT The Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 was the site of “Safeguard Your Rebuild” information seminar on April 26. The two-hour session was hosted by Reza Akef, May Sung and Kambiz Kamdar, members of the Pacific Palisades...
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Hundreds of Palisades Residents Work on Town
“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead. A small group of committed Palisadians made a big impact on April 25,...
L.A. Police Foundation Gala Held at Caruso Village
By HANK WRIGHT The sun was setting behind the mountains on April 18. Rick Caruso’s Palisades Village was quiet in the early evening. It was a classic southern California evening: perfect. Perfect for the Los Angeles Police Foundation True Blue...
Posted in City Councilmember Park, Community, Crime/Police
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LAPD Beach Detail Adds Two Officers
(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in The Canyon Alliance click here. on April 13 and is reprinted with permission.) By LAUREL BUSBY News & Information Editor With warmer weather and more activity on the beaches, the L.A. Police...
Posted in Community, Crime/Police
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