Category Archives: Environmental

Raptors Receive Perches, Owls Nesting Homes

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

When Max Szymanski had to select a Eagle Scout project with Troop 223, his thoughtful, and necessary project, was building predatory purchases and owl boxes. Szymanski, 15,  took an agriculture and environment class when he was at Paul Revere Middle … Continue reading →

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Residents on “Concrete” Alert in Santa Monica Canyon

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

The heavy rains that fell February 15-16, totaled 1.91” according to RainDrop click here. Prior to the rain storm, the City and County sent flash flood alerts and warning of possible debris and mud, but no one could have predicted … Continue reading →

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Expert to Speak on Most Important Requirements for Growing Orchids

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

The Malibu Orchid Society will feature guest speaker Fred Clarke at its February meeting speaking on “Becoming an 80 Percentile Orchid Grower.” The meeting will be held via zoom at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17. To receive the link, … Continue reading →

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Explore an Electric Future this Sunday

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Resilient Palisades will host Our Electric Future, a community celebration focused on rebuilding safer after wildfire while coming back together as neighbors. The celebration is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, at the Paul Revere … Continue reading →

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Forestry Committee Working to Reforest Town after the Fire

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades Forestry Committee (PFC) is a nonprofit organization working to increase and protect the canopy of the trees in Pacific Palisades for their environmental, economic, health and aesthetic benefits. After the fire, the focus to reforest while staying true … Continue reading →

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Huntington Garden Expert to Speak on Orchids

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Need a breather from insurance and idiotic L.A. City shenanigans? Think Paphiopedilums and go into orchid land. Brandon Tam will be the guest speaker at this Malibu Orchids Society Zoom  meeting at 7 p.m. on January 20. His topic is “Paphiopedilum … Continue reading →

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One Boy’s Effort to Bring Beauty Back to the Palisades

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to Circling the News Rummy Goodyear, 15, understands flower power. After his beloved Pacific Palisades community was devastated by last January’s fire, recovery was a struggle. He and his family moved 10 times before settling in … Continue reading →

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Facts about Santa Ynez Reservoir Ignored

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

The Santa Ynez Reservoir, which holds 117 million gallons of water on 9.2 acres, was originally constructed following the Bel Air Fires as source for fighting wildfires. It was designed to allow aerial firefighting helicopters to “dip” their snorkels directly … Continue reading →

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Conejo Orchid Society Will Hold an Orchid Garage Sale.

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

For orchid lovers who lost so many of their treasured orchids in the Palisades Fire, now is chance to start to rebuild. The Conejo Orchid Society will be holding an ‘Orchid Garage Sale’ from 10 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Seven Arrow’s Elementary Students Lead Treeams

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Seven Arrow’s Elementary students are leading a movement to rebuild Pacific Palisades, greener and healthier for everyone through Treeams (Trees + Dreams). The idea came to the students as they brainstormed ideas to combine, healing, hope and action. Treeams empowers … Continue reading →

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