Category Archives: General
City Gouging Palisades Fire Survivors
The City of Los Angeles allowed both reservoirs in Pacific Palisades to be drained prior to the 2025 Palisades Fire; cut resources for the Los Angeles Fire Department and the Police Department; failed to have the Department of Water and...
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Vote for Jeff Prang for L.A. County Assessor
(Editor’s note: I wrote on April 20: “There are too many candidates for this editor to interview before the primary. So, readers, it is up to you. Here’s the guidelines. Write 400 words about the candidate that you think people...
Man Accused of Setting Lachman Fire in Court Today
Jonathan Rinderknecht appeared in Federal Court today, May 11, with his attorney, Steven Haney for an evidentiary hearing under Judge Anne Hwang. On October 15, 2025, Rinderknecht was indicted on one count of Destruction of Property by Means of Fire...
PaliBu Chamber Hosts Recovery Expo in Malibu, May 16
Attend the PaliBu Chamber Recovery Expo – Join the PaliBu Chamber for a free community event hosted by the Malibu-Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce focused on advancing rebuilding efforts across Malibu and Pacific Palisades. The Recovery Expo will be held on...
There Is Proof State Knew Lachman Fire Was “Smoking”
Lawyers made stunning revelations during court-ordered discovery about the Lachman/Palisades Fire with new photos and text messages. Two new state employees were questioned in April. The January 1 Lachman Fire was a rekindling that caused the January 7, 2025 Palisades fire...
Memorial Held for Larry Vein at Grassy Lawn
A memorial was held for Larry Vein today, May 6, 2026, at the grassy area near the bocce courts. I had hoped to report on the event and quote the speakers, but as I approached the gate to the lawn...
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Learn More about the Radio Emergency Group
By HANK WRIGHT Ham operators stand ready when the city goes dark. There will be an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at Fire Station 88, 5101 Sepulveda Blvd. in Sherman Oaks. This will...
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Too Little, Too Late, No Help from Insurance Commissioner Lara
People in the Palisades with State Farm Insurance have suffered delay after delay in recouping insurance after the Palisades Fire, including this editor. Claimants wrote to Senator Ben Allen and the California Department of Insurance Commission asking for help. It...
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Print and Say the Truth: Don’t Lie about the Palisades Fire
By JEREMY PADAWER L.A. Mayor Karen Bass just attacked Spencer Pratt [May 3] for “exploiting the grief of the people of the Palisades.” Then Karen Bass goes on to gaslight, exploit and lie to the people of the Palisades...
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VIEWPOINT: Merrit Farren for Insurance Commissioner
(Editor’s note: On April 20 I wrote: “There are too many candidates for this editor to interview before the primary. So, readers, it is up to you. Here’s the guidelines. Write 400 words about the candidate that you think people...
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