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Category Archives: Community
Viewpoint: The Wild West: Palisades Is a Boom Town
Two weeks ago, this editor told people that every time she went up to the  Palisades, it took a tiny part of her soul. No more. The excitement of coming back to the town is almost overwhelming and it...
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Saving the Trees, One Yard at a Time
The devastating fire that destroyed 6,837 structures and 5,419 residences in Pacific Palisades, also took its toll on the trees lining the streets. But surprisingly, many that might look like they are dead are not. Palisades arborist Carl Mellinger writes...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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,...
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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. ...
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...
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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...
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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...
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