Category Archives: General

March Palisades Real Estate Update

By ANTHONY MARGULEAS Since the January 7 Palisades Fire (eight weeks this Tuesday), only one Palisades lot has closed escrow, no homes or condos have closed, and no properties have been leased. We are getting more data daily but are … Continue reading

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Gerry Blank Leads Dojos in Fire Relief

In the wake of last month’s devastating Palisades Fire that ravaged Pacific Palisades, leaving families displaced and institutions in ruins, the community is coming together to rebuild stronger than ever. Gerry Blanck’s Martial Arts, a 43-year-old Palisades institution that was … Continue reading

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Come Back, Return Already, Have Fun

Tomorrow, Saturday, March 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. a “Return to the Canyon” event will be held. After the Palisades Fire, it is time for friends and neighbors to reunite at Canyon Square, 169 W. Channel Road. “Two canyons, … Continue reading

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Palisades Democratic Club To Hold Annual Meeting March 2

The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. this Sunday, March 2 via Zoom. The meeting, which was originally set for February 2 at Palisades Charter High School, has been rescheduled because of the Palisades … Continue reading

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Soboroff Leads Palisades Commercial Zoom Meeting

Steve Soboroff, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass choice to lead the Fire Recovery efforts, hosted a zoom meeting today, February 25, that was attended by at least 55 people, mostly commercial landlords. The meeting also attracted a number of people who … Continue reading

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Mark Your Calendar: Council Meeting on February 27

The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hold its regular meeting, via Zoom at 6 p.m. on February 27. In addition to Governmental representatives, the Council will host a special presentation: “The Path to Reconstruction” with Leo Marmol, the managing partner … Continue reading

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Trying to Help People Understand What Is Needed

For those of you that have not been through a fire or other disaster where you lose everything, let me try to help you understand. Start with your kitchen. Close the door and you’re not allowed in. Try to make … Continue reading

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Fire Hazards Ignored by L.A. City the Past Three Years

Circling the News has run numerous stories about park grills, towering eucalyptus trees and fireworks shot off in Pacific Palisades. The entire town is in the Very High Fire Severity Zone, which is an area most likely to experience wildfires … Continue reading

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DWP Representative Explains Difficulty with Undergrounding Poles

During L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ biweekly news conference on Tuesday, February 18, someone asked about the progress of undergrounding the power lines in Pacific Palisades. Bass gave the question to a DWP person who was identified on his Zoom picture … Continue reading

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City/County Officials at Work

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath argue over who has done a better job helping  Palisades residents after their community was destroyed more than a month ago..

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