Category Archives: General

Arborist Carl Mellinger was angry. After the devastating Palisades Fire, trees were unnecessarily chopped down in Pacific Palisades. Although some had been scorched, many were not dead, and Mellinger said they did not need to be removed. “The surviving trees … Continue reading →

The Ben Perlman family moved to Santa Monica from the Boston area in 2016, before relocating to the Palisades in 2021.  They tried out different areas in the town, including Via Bluffs and the Highlands, before settling on the Alphabets … Continue reading →

This editor like many people in Pacific Palisades lost everything, home and business location and all possessions. My husband and I were told to apply to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and SBA (Small Business Association) to try and seek … Continue reading →

By LOUISE FRASER  Why Pacific Palisades Needs Its Own Police Station Now Residents of Pacific Palisades, reeling from tragedy caused by inadequate resources at every level, are demanding the immediate establishment of a local police station. Even before the fire, residents faced escalating crime … Continue reading →

Many people who lost their homes in the Palisades Fire, such as Mark Tabit, looked at both options for debris removal. He discovered that the Army Corps of Engineers does not take out driveways, patios, swimming pools, or other hardscaping, … Continue reading →

Troop 223 is one of the most active in California and has more of its Scouts achieve Eagle Scout status than any other area of the country.  Its vision statement: “Young people leading skillfully, making good choices, serving others.” The … Continue reading →

This editor sent a March 19 note to Tony Budrovich, the head of the L.A. Parks Foundation, thanking him for spearheading a new playground in Pacific Palisades and asked that he send thanks to the Rec and Parks Board (RAP)of … Continue reading →

Beetlejuice Jr. has been called the perfect show for all ages, groups and families and is an age-appropriate telling of the hilarious Broadway musical. It opens this weekend at Paul Revere Middle School Auditorium, 1450 Allenford Avenue. The cast under the … Continue reading →

The Castellammare Homeowners Association Board is holding a community meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, at the Santa Monica YMCA community room, 1332 6th Street. RSVP: cmhopali@gmail.com The meeting will have an update on the … Continue reading →

Circling the News has heard repeatedly from Palisades Fire Victims that have been told by L.A. City Building and Safety that neither the Mayor nor the City Council has approved waiving the building fees for those who are forced to … Continue reading →