Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Karen Bass Resign Signs Placed during Solidarity Protest

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Sue

Pacific Palisades resident John Alle reported that on Saturday about 27 residents and business owners held a Solidarity Protest in Pacific Palisades. He said that it was decided to keep faces and names anonymous, as almost all were of the … Continue reading →

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Governor’s Office Explains the Lie

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Sue

The office of Governor Gavin Newsom reached out to CTN because “there have been rampant rumors around the Palisades and Los Angeles communities regarding a funding announcement from the Governor’s Office and subsequent inaccurate coverage from Center Square click here. The … Continue reading →

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“Friends” President Laura Schneider Passes the Reins

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Sue

(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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Senator Ben Allen Pauses SB 549

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Sue

Senator Ben Allen said during L.A. County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath’s Townhall that if people did not want SB 549, which would establish a building authority in Pacific Palisades, he would not pursue it. During that July 9 Zoom meeting, Allen … Continue reading →

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Anthony Marguleas, Amalfi Founder, has released his July Market and Rebuild Update.

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Sue

Palisades Permitting Update Anthony Marguleas, founder of Amalfi Estates wrote in his July 2025 newsletter, “It has been six months since the fires, and a lot has been happening.” He said there are now more than 650 plan check applications … Continue reading →

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News and Notes for Palisades Residents for the Week of July 14

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Sue

BUILDER/BUYER INFO WEBSITE: An interesting website founded by Palisadian Frank Renfro, is one residents might like to view click here. He told CTN that “I built a website to see building and buying information for the Palisades.  I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: The Palisades Fire Analyzed

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: It has been six months since the Palisades Fire and the fire cause has not been reported. An after action report has also not been issued. Below is CTN’s report.) At about 10:30 a.m. on January 7, 2025, … Continue reading →

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Clayton Kershaw’s Back-to-School Bash July 19

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Sue

Palisades Malibu YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley sent out this special invitation to the Clayton Kershaw Back to School Bash for Y families that were impacted by the January 7 Palisades Fire. The event, which will be held from 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

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VIEWPOINT: Disingenuous Townhall Hosted by L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Sue

( A resident sent the following note to this editor, who had also observed that no questions were shown on the screen during the July 9 Townhall on a “Resilient Building Authority” and only two questions were asked and answered. … Continue reading →

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LETTER: Fire Survivor/Victims Sought to Tell Their Story

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: CTN received the following letter from Geoffrey L. Baum, Senior Policy Fellow at USC Annenberg School.) I am reaching out to ask for your help in sharing an important opportunity with members of our community who have been … Continue reading →

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