Category Archives: General

Parent Seminar to Focus on  “Screens & Teens”

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Sue

  The community is invited to a parent educational seminar “Screens & Teens” at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, at Paul Revere Auditorium, 1450 Allenford Avenue. . Juila Storm, a digital media and wellness specialist, will discuss how to … Continue reading →

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Palisades and Altadena Residents Warned about Possible Voting Issues

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Sue

Displaced residents of Pacific Palisades and Altadena need to check on their voter status to vote in the November 4 special election on redistricting (Proposition 50), the 2026 midterms, the Los Angeles mayoral race and the California gubernatorial election. Los … Continue reading →

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NORC Paid $172,750 for Survey for Community Council

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Sue

NORC at the University of Chicago, a research organization, was hired by the Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) in May at a cost of $172,750. NORC promised they would deliver rigorous evidence for PPCC to present to the City and … Continue reading →

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Will Rogers State Historic Ranch House Burned. Who Was Responsible?

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Sue

When the 1926 Will Rogers State Historic Ranch House burned on the evening of January 7, Circling the News wanted to know the agency responsible for its fire defense. The home was surrounded by a large green lawn and the … Continue reading →

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Park Advisory Board to Meet: Agenda Includes Tennis Courts

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Sue

The Palisades Park Advisory Board will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. via zoom. On the agenda is Recreation and Parks (RAP) General Manager Jimmy Kim, who will give Right of Entry updates, repair of tennis courts 5 … Continue reading →

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“Come Home” Resources for Palisades Residents

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Sue

By ALLAN POPELKA At the weekly meeting of displaced Palisades residents held at The Hive restaurant on September 22, Martin Hak of PALI LTRG (Pali Long Term Recovery Group) and Darragh Danton of Team Palisades gave a wonderful overview of … Continue reading →

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L.A.County’s After Action Fire Report Notes Problems with Warning and Evacuation

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Sue

L.A. County’s 132-page report about the January 7 fires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades compiled by the McChrystal Group was released today September 25. The After Action Report notes that the report does not investigate wrongdoing or assign blame, rather … Continue reading →

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What One Remembers: Mom Turns 96

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Sue

My mom, Noma Sazama turned 96 on September 21. She lives by herself and keeps busy with her garden and her social engagements, such as bridge, “Sharp 13” (another card game), the American Legion Auxiliary and giving blood to the … Continue reading →

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Peter Lin Featured Speaker on Orchids

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Sue

  The Malibu Orchid Society, which met monthly in the Methodist Community Church on Via de la Paz before it burned in the Palisades Fire, is now meeting on Zoom. This month Peter Lin will speak on “Orchids Alfresco,” about … Continue reading →

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Community Tree Planting Planned for September 27

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Sue

Swarthmore Avenue by CVS is about to become more beautiful with the planting of four new Cassia Leptophylla trees to replace the palms that were cut down after the Palisades Fire. A permit for the trees was issued by Urban … Continue reading →

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