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Category Archives: Letters
LETTER: I’m Tired of Feeling LIke a Victim
I’m tired of feeling like a victim. First the fires and losing our home and all our possessions to Karen Bass for ignoring our community and allowing the devastation to happen: To having to relive the trauma and identifying … Continue reading
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Letter: Took the NORC Survey; Life After the Palisades
(Editor’s note: I received this letter from Murray Levy, who responded to this editor’s query about the NORC Survey, sponsored by the Pacific Palisades Community Council. Levy, a Castellammare resident was a member of the PPCC for several years.) I … Continue reading
VOICES: Rebuilding Is Moving at a Crawl
By JOSEPH SOMERVILLE The big question. Why is everything moving so slow? Is it me, or does everyone feel it? Do you feel it? Am I right or am I wrong? Things seem to be moving at a snail’s pace. … Continue reading
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Letter: Lost a Home, a Business, Moving Forward
(Editor’s note: This letter is reprinted with permission. Pamela Hayer of Keetan, the children’s clothing boutique in the Palisades reached out to CTN.) I’ve always enjoyed reading Circling the News—and after the fires, your updates became an invaluable resource. It’s … Continue reading
LETTER: Take Care of Public Safety First
(Editor’s note: After reading Councilmember Traci Park’s newsletter: Your #Better11 Update – Rebuilding, Repairing, and Protecting the Westside, long-time resident Ron Midwin wrote the following letter to Park and also sent it to CTN.) I have lived in Los Angeles … Continue reading
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“Friends” President Laura Schneider Passes the Reins
(Editor’s Note: In a letter to Friends of the Palisades Library, President Laura Schneider updated the community on the status of the local library, which burned in the fire. She also announced that a new president, Cameron Pfizenmaier, was stepping … Continue reading
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Letter: New City Budget Cuts Fire Funding
By JOHN ALLE (Responding to Luke Melchior confronting the LAFD Commission and Mayor Karen Bass for city-wide mismanagement (20+) Facebook) Alle sent the following letter.) Check the current new City Budget for the coming year. Funding for about 50 current … Continue reading
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FIREAID Letter to Annenberg: Where’s the Money?
(Editor’s note: CTN ran a story on May 12, “Fire Aid Concerts Net $100 Million: Fire Victims Ask Where’s the Money?” Subsequently the Westside Current ran the story on May 13. The Pacific Palisades Community Council sent the letter (below) … Continue reading
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Letter–Parents Could Be Liable for Kids’ Firework Damage
(Editor’s note: This letter about fireworks is from Carolyn Jordan, the President of the Brentwood Community Council, but also resonates strongly with Pacific Palisades residents. Jordan reminds parents “please be aware that there are several laws in California that may … Continue reading
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Letter: Praise for the Town’s 90th Birthday Party
I had always wondered about the PPWC birthday party for those in the community who are 90+ years old. Because my husband turned 90 last November, he is now included in this group and eligible to attend. I was … Continue reading