Category Archives: Community

Gathering of the Highlands “Clan” Optimistic

  By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer Carolyn Kalil hasn’t cried since her Highlands home was destroyed in the Palisades fire, and a reunion with around a hundred neighbors didn’t bring forth tears either. “I can’t believe how well I’m taking … Continue reading

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PPBA Celebrates Opening Day for the 71st Season

In the 24 years that this editor has either had a child playing or has covered the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association’s opening day, this was the most bittersweet and emotional. PPBA Commissioner Bob Benton during the opening ceremonies and pancake … Continue reading

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The Y Is a Valuable Resource for Those Impacted by Fires

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is offering free membership for 2025 to those who have lost their homes or residences in the wildfire. And for those who were impacted, there is subsidized membership. This extends not only to Y … Continue reading

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Please, Tell Me You’re Not in Charge. Residents Denied Access to Meeting

Many Palisades residents tried to access the Palisades Fire meeting tonight, January 23, that was being held by the Pacific Palisades Community Council, but were turned away. Whoever planned the meeting with Mayor Karen Bass, L.A County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, … Continue reading

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Temescal Mural Survived Fire: Restoration on Hold

(Editor’s note: the following message was received from Temescal Canyon Mural original artist Kat Kozik.)   As I write this, much of the Palisades is still closed to residents as crews assess the area for hazards after the devastating fire.  … Continue reading

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The Palisades Fire Never Should Have Happened: Here’s Why

(Editor’s note: CTN received several accounts from residents about their efforts to save their homes. Over the next week,  several stories will be presented, and I welcome other’s to send their stories, too. See if you pick out two common … Continue reading

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Officials Offer Aid and Try to Appease Those Who Lost Homes

By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer   Hundreds of suffering residents of Pacific Palisades and other communities affected by the Palisades Fire convened on Thursday with officials from the LAPD, city, county, and state fire departments, FEMA, and state and federal … Continue reading

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Rams Hosting Essentials Distribution Tomorrow

Palisadian Sam Lagana, the SoFi Stadium “voice” of the L.A. Rams sent Circling the News information about a essentials distribution event to support victims of the  Los Angeles Wildfires. With the devastating impact of the recent wildfires and to support … Continue reading

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American Legion Will Offer Help and Disaster Coordination

The American Legion Ronald Reagan-Palisades Post 283 is launching an effort for military veterans to help the community rebuild. The Legion building at 15247 La Cruz Dr., largely escaped the horrific fire that destroyed an estimated 12,000 residence, schools and … Continue reading

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Post Office Update Information about Retrieval and Forwarding

This editor stopped by the Rancho Park Post Office at 11270 Exposition (at Sepulveda). It was clearly marked where residents are to go to retrieve mail. The workers were extremely helpful. Residents gave their address and their name. Postal workers, … Continue reading

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