Category Archives: Community

Senator Ben Allen Pauses SB 549

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Sue

Senator Ben Allen said during L.A. County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath’s Townhall that if people did not want SB 549, which would establish a building authority in Pacific Palisades, he would not pursue it. During that July 9 Zoom meeting, Allen … Continue reading →

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News and Notes for Palisades Residents for the Week of July 14

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Sue

BUILDER/BUYER INFO WEBSITE: An interesting website founded by Palisadian Frank Renfro, is one residents might like to view click here. He told CTN that “I built a website to see building and buying information for the Palisades.  I’d like to … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: Disingenuous Townhall Hosted by L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Sue

( A resident sent the following note to this editor, who had also observed that no questions were shown on the screen during the July 9 Townhall on a “Resilient Building Authority” and only two questions were asked and answered. … Continue reading →

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Fun Activities for Brentwood (and Brentwood-Adjacent) Residents

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Sue

A Brentwoodmeet organizer sent the following message. “Brentwoodmeet is very busy. We are happy to say that we are partnering with HANK (social events/community for anyone over 55).” A list of upcoming events include: Shopping at Monsieur Marcel July 15 … Continue reading →

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Allen Listens to Opposition to SB 549

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Sue

LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath held a town hall on July 9 to promote the Blue Ribbon Commission and explain the need to establish a new authority to facilitate rebuilding in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. One of the first to … Continue reading →

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SB 549 Takes Away Local Control for Rebuilding

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Sue

A Blue Ribbon Commission Report, a Recovery Coalition plan and a California Senate Bill all propose to tell those affected by the fires, how they should rebuild, who should be in charge and what should be done. What’s missing? Input … Continue reading →

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Town Clergy Send a Message to Residents

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Sue

Sharon Browning, a former president of the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness and a member of the local Presbyterian Church, which was destroyed in the Palisades Fire, sent the message below on behalf of the Pacific Palisades Interfaith Clergy … Continue reading →

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Palisades Post Office Boxes: Additonal Mailing Information

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Sue

Two readers supplied valuable information about Postal Boxes and Mailing Information. POSTAL BOXES IN PALISADES: Long-time resident Gil Dembo reached out to Post Office about gaining access to a postal box that many residents in Pacific Palisades used before the … Continue reading →

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Marguleas Donates $5,000 to Village Green

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Sue

Keeping alive a 12-year tradition, Anthony, Max and Jack Marguleas presented a check for $5,000 to members of the Village Green Park board on June 20. The tiny private park is located at Sunset/Swarthmore/Antioch. The check dated January 7 was … Continue reading →

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American Legion Gives $50,000 to Local Public School Booster Clubs

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Sue

By HENRY KAMER June 14 was a remarkable day in Pacific Palisades. This was the first day that the town was open to the public after the fire destroyed the community on January 7, and it was also important because … Continue reading →

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