Category Archives: News

FIREAID: Shame on L.A. County over FireAid Funds

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Sue

Of the $100 million raised for fire victims in Eaton and Pacific Palisades, some of that FireAid money went to L.A. County. Along with various nonprofits, at least four County Departments received money from the funds. 1.) County Relief Fund, … Continue reading →

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L.A. County Assessor Jeff Prang Answers Questions

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Sue

The L.A. County Assessor Jeff Prang continues to be a great resource to residents who were affected by the Palisades and Eaton Fires. This editor emailed him several questions about rebuilding assessments for structures destroyed in the fires and property … Continue reading →

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No Trespassing Signs Posted in Pacific Palisades to Prevent Transient Fires

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Sue

Prior to the January 7 Palisades Fire, there were numerous transient fires in the bluffs below Via De las Olas, Friends Street and the Huntington Palisades. One fire required the evacuation of people living along the bluffs, but luckily there … Continue reading →

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Palisades Fire Investigation Still Underway: Test Fire to be Set

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Sue

Hundreds of residents who are living or have recently moved back to Palisades Highlands and Pacific Palisades should be aware that a controlled “test” fire will be set in parts of Temescal Ridge Trail between Skull Rock and Green Peak … Continue reading →

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Renewing a Driver License Could be a Problem

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: A reader wrote “Can you run a story about renewing one’s driver license online? And then the reader explained what happened.) I received a notice from California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that I was eligible to renew … Continue reading →

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Frustration Remains High: Why No Fire Information for Residents

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Sue

A resident wrote the Los Angeles Fire Department on April 17 and asked, “Is it possible to get an Incident Report for our home, which was destroyed (1/7/25) in the fire?” LAFD responded on April 21, “The fire report is … Continue reading →

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Anyone Else Ready to Leave California?

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Sue

By KRISHNA THANGAVELU Last week Gavin Newsom’s Administration released a plan to impose a MILEAGE TAX on all California drivers! And this week, CA Democrats are taking up 5 additional tax hikes in the state legislature. Details on these costly … Continue reading →

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Press Conference “Celebrates” 100 Days of Success for the Fires.

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Sue

At the two-hour press conference held by State Senator Ben Allen at Will Rogers State Beach across from Palisades Bowl, a diverse assortment of officials gathered to help mark 100 days since the start of the Palisades Fire. All were … Continue reading →

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Temescal River Flows Unabated

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Sue

Many residents have complained about the “River” that has been flowing down four lanes of Temescal Canyon Road for about the last three weeks. One resident even speculated that the City is not repairing it in order to allow salmon … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: The Day After: November 6

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER Well, folks, that’s it. Today’s the day after election day. We all took our chips, some bet on blue, some bet on red, but in the end, the house won, the margaritas don’t taste so sweet when … Continue reading →

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