Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Steps Taken to Unify Palisades Voices

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

After the Palisades Fire, some residents felt there was a need for many groups to form to deal with the different situations arising. Now more than a year later, it seems that some groups are duplicating efforts. Governmental officials are … Continue reading →

Resident Told to Pay for Sewer Charges on an Empty Lot

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: The City has found yet another way to harm it’s residents, with bills for services they don’t get on properties that are vacant. When they try to fight the charges, they’re told it will take eight months.) I … Continue reading →

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Zeldin Meets with Residents, Selection Explained.

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Lee Zeldin was appointed by President Donald Trump to oversee the administration’s response to the Palisades January 2025 Fire. Initially, it was thought the reason for the slow rebuilding, and it is slow, was because of state/local permitting issues and … Continue reading →

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Unelected Community Leaders Speaking for Residents

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Circling the News received a copy of the March 6 letter sent to Lee Zeldin’s office by locals that requested aid for the Palisades rebuild. It was signed by 19 people, and most identified themselves as community leaders. While that … Continue reading →

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Have Questions on Construction? PaliBuilds Will Answer

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

If you are unsure about a construction contract, the cost that was quoted or if you have insurance concerns, PaliBuilds will provide free help. The group will have office hours at the Palisades Recover Center (next to the Palisades Garden … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Name Names and Do it Now!! We Need a Grocery Store

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

The one thing this editor learned after the Palisades Fire is that everyone wants to lead the recovery through their own Palisades nonprofit: each proclaims to have superior knowledge on how to proceed. Last week, a group of people came … Continue reading →

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Ornest Paintings Gifted to Fire Survivors

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Maury Ornest was a Beverly Hills High School baseball player who was selected by the Oakland A’s in the 15th round of the 1977 draft. Instead of going directly into the professional ball, he first attended UC Santa Barbara. His … Continue reading →

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BID Discusses Trees, Trash Pickup, Grocery Stores

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades Business Improvement District held its quarterly meeting on March 4 to discuss tree planting and trash. Established in 2016, an assessment is placed on commercial property owners in the main Pacific Palisades business district. Over the past nine years, … Continue reading →

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LETTER: Insurance Versus FEMA

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Thank you for all the great information you shared with the community. I have some information that would also be useful for the community. We applied for FEMA help back in January or February 2025 and they responded to us … Continue reading →

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Running for Insurance Commissioner, Merritt Farren Knows the Game

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

In the last election, most Los Angeles folks were more concerned about voting for mayor than California Insurance Commissioner. After the 2025 Palisades Fire, Palisadians know that ignoring that race was a mistake. Some residents had no insurance, many had … Continue reading →