Category Archives: General

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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Assessor’s Office Adds Clarification to Story

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Sue

Last night CTN ran an update on L.A. County Property Assessment for residences damaged by the Palisades Fire. Assessor Jeff Prang saw the story and wanted to offer some additional information and clarification. “First, no tax bills have been issued … Continue reading →

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L.A. County Property Tax Bill Reaches Mailboxes

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Sue

In the midst of dealing with insurance, debris and trying to find money to rebuild, Pacific Palisades residents are now receiving Property Tax Assessments from L.A. County. One resident wrote “we suffered a complete loss, and our lot was cleared … Continue reading →

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Take Pride in Pacific Palisades: Help Clean

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Sue

Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 is hosting a community cleanup on May 10. Scott Wagenseller, past commander, and CEO of Gates Security/Palisades Patrol wrote “The Legion will host a lunch on May 10 at noon to support a community … Continue reading →

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Park, Lee Urge City to Spare Animal Services Amid Public Outcry Over Shelter Closures

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story appeared in the Westside Current on April 29 and is reprinted with permission.) By JAMIE PAIGE As outrage grows over proposed budget cuts to the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services, Councilmembers Traci Park and John … 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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