Category Archives: Community

Rebuilding with Fireproof ICCF Blocks: Think Legos

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Sue

By KAREN MARTINEZ (aka KAREN MARTINEZ COHEN) Hi, neighbors! It’s your local building and home improvement nerd here. For those of you who were living in the Palisades in 2007, you might remember the Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Drive that … Continue reading →

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Sam Lagana Sworn in as Honorary Pacific Palisades Sheriff

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Sue

With a world turned upside down for most Palisades residents, the return to traditions is even more important than it was before. Today, Sam Lagana was sworn as the town’s honorary Sheriff at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283. … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: The Wild West: Palisades Is a Boom Town

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Sue

  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 … Continue reading →

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Saving the Trees, One Yard at a Time

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Sue

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 … Continue reading →

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Gathering of the Highlands “Clan” Optimistic

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sue

  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

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Sue

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

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Sue

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

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Sue

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

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Sue

(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

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Sue

(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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