Category Archives: General

Hardware Storage Proposed for Former Shell Station on Sunset

ACE Building Materials (a family-owned business based in Van Nuys, not the same as ACE Hardware) is applying under a relatively new Municipal Code Section for a “long-term temporary use permit” for storage and distribution of lumber, concrete, rebar and … Continue reading

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January 7: Healing and Renewal Concerts of Remembrance Held

A year after the Palisades Fire a group of talented artists are coming together to offer “Healing and Renewal: Concerts of Remembrance” at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 1031 Bienveneda Avenue. Prior to the concerts at 1 and 7 p.m. community … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Should Adopt Japan’s Fire Building

(Editor’s note: This editor has received several emails from readers who have told me the reason for the intense Palisades Fire, was climate change. That assumption ignores human errors and meteorological records in California that only date from the late … Continue reading

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Alphabet Streets to be First Site of Undergrounding

The Pacific Palisades Infrastructure Committee, chaired by Reza Akef, met with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power on December 11 and came away with specific information about the future of the undergrounding of electrical power lines in Pacific … Continue reading

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Free Holiday Luncheon for Seniors December 16

If you are a senior resident, you are invited to a luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post, 15247 La Cruz Drive. The Palisades Long-term Recovery group is hosting the … Continue reading

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New Outdoor Benches at PaliHi, Thanks to Rotary and PPCC

When Pacific Palisades High School students return to campus in January, they’ll have new outdoor seating and cafeteria benches thanks to a grant from Rotary District 5280 Wildfire Relief Fund and the Pacific Palisades Community Council. PaliHi Director of Development … Continue reading

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Palisades First Home Lacks Undergrounding Capacity. How Many More?

After the Palisades Fire, when numerous electrical poles were down in the Alphabet Streets and in the area below Sunset Boulevard, many people reported that subsequent sparks/embers came from downed electrical lines. One firefighter told CTN that there were “live” … Continue reading

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Rescheduled for December 6: USC’s CLEAN Soil Project to Test for Lead

A Palisades community-soil sampling day, CLEAN, is planned from 11 a.m.  to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 6. This event will be co-hosted with USC and the nonprofit Department of Angels and held at the Will Rogers State Park Polo … Continue reading

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December Lane Closures on the 405 Freeway

There are several lane closures planned for December on the 405 Freeway that residents should note. During these closures, Caltrans will install new concrete barriers, K-rails,  and perform other median barrier work. The first lane reductions will occur from Monday, … Continue reading

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Westedge Features Palisades Panel at Design Fair

More than 9,000 people toured the 10th annual Westedge Design Fair that was held at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica November 20-22. The fair showcased the best in modern design and premium home furnishings from art to cabinet handles … Continue reading

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