Category Archives: General

It might have not only been the Santa Ynez reservoir that was empty, the Chautauqua Reservoir at the top of Chautauqua had also been emptied this past summer for repairs. Resident after resident has said there were not enough firefighters … Continue reading →

If you look at this photo of Mayor Karen Bass, walking down Sunset at the corner of Monument on January 8, you’ll notice the TOPA building is still standing (a favorite Indian restaurant, Taj Palace, was on the second floor) … Continue reading →

It seems like the body should be cold before you bury it and start splitting up the spoils. That’s not the case with the real estate in Pacific Palisades affected by the fire. The Palisades Fire is only 59 percent … Continue reading →

  Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin sent out the most common queries he has received and the answers: Can my contractor or insurance adjuster go to my property to do an assessment or make repairs?  Once an area is open to … Continue reading →

A Disaster Recovery Center was opened  at UCLA Research Park (formerly Westside Pavilion 10850 W. Pico) last week and operates from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. This editor, whose home on Radcliffe has been reduced to ashes … Continue reading →

Residents of the Palisades Highlands, where the Palisades Fire started will be the first back in the Palisades. They will be allowed an escort to retrieve necessary items from their homes. About 20 percent of the residences in the Highlands … Continue reading →

LETTER TO SM MAYOR: One resident sent a letter that he had sent to Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete: I wanted to give the city of Santa Monica a heads up that a very dear friend was getting a parking … Continue reading →

Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin sent an email that there will be a community town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, January 16, regarding the Palisades Fire. It will be held at Sinai Temple 10400 Wilshire Boulevard, L.A. … Continue reading →

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Westside Current today, January 14, and is reprinted with permission.)   By JAMIE PAIGE Among the 26 motions introduced by Councilwoman Traci Park at Tuesday’s City Council meeting was a call to … Continue reading →