Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Memorial Day Celebration in Pacific Palisades

The second annual Memorial Day Celebration will be held at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283, at 11 a.m. at 15274 La Cruz Drive on Monday, May 26. All residents are invited to come to the event, which will … Continue reading

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Viewpoint:The Palisades Fire: A Preventable Tragedy and the Failure of Los Angeles Leadership

By ADAM KNOWLTON The Palisades Fire, which erupted on January 7, 2025, was not an act of nature beyond human control—it was a preventable catastrophe caused by failed leadership at the highest levels of Los Angeles city government. This devastating … Continue reading

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Palisades Methodist Preschool Reopened in New Location

One of the most beloved preschools in Pacific Palisades was at the Methodist Church at the corner of Via de la Paz and Bowdoin. When the church burned on January 8, the preschool and all the offices located there also … Continue reading

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County Assessor Needs Palisades Residents’ New Addresses

“We mailed about 17,000 notices of assessment change to property owners in the fire area. We have now started to receive many back as undeliverable – well over a thousand in Palisades alone. That means that the property tax refund checks that … Continue reading

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Palisades School Construction Updates

  Allison Holdorff Polhill, senior advisor to LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin sent a May 13 update on the three public schools, Palisades and Marquez Charter Elementary Schools and Palisades Charter High School that were damaged in the Palisades Fire. … Continue reading

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Special Show to Raise Money for PaliHi Theatre Program

One night only, “Showstoppers!” will be performed by current Palisades High School students and alumni at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, at the Paul Revere Auditorium, 1450 Allenford. This musical theater night will be a great way to enjoy … Continue reading

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Additional Trespassing Signage Information for Palisades Homes and Lots

Councilmember Traci Park’s office is coordinating with Palisades residents and Block Captains/Team Palisades to begin distributing Trespass Arrest Authorization forms. https://housing.lacity.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Trespass-Arrest-Authorization.pdf These forms authorize the Los Angeles Police Department to enforce trespass laws on your private property. The Council office strongly encourages everyone to complete … Continue reading

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Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Gives $3.2 Million for Wildfire Prevention

  The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy announced on May 13 that it has awarded $3.2 million in State funds to Los Angeles County and Ventura County Fire Departments to implement wildfire prevention programs. The grants, unanimously approved by the Conservancy … Continue reading

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Letter: Rebuilding Myths and Realities

As a Pacific Palisades homeowner who lost our home in the January fire, I feel compelled to speak out about the widening gap between the City’s public promises and the reality many of us face as we try to rebuild. … Continue reading

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Viewpoint: Lack of Leadership Leads to Devastation

A Tale of Two Fires: Leadership in the Face of Danger On the morning of November 2, 1993, the Topanga Fire ignited. By late afternoon, it had jumped Topanga Boulevard and was threatening the Pacific Palisades Highlands. During an afternoon … Continue reading

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