Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Zone Zero Recommendations Based on Faulty Experiments

A webinar “California’s Focus on Wildlife Preparedness,” was hosted by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin on June 12. California State Fire Marshall Daniel Berlant focused on Zone Zero. (click here.) Zone Zero is considered the first five feet from a structure and … Continue reading

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Pacific Palisades Réservoir, aka Chautauqua Reservoir, Drained June 2024

When news reports highlighted the fact that the Santa Ynez Reservoir had been drained and was not available to help fight the Palisades Fire, many residents wondered why the Chautauqua Reservoir had not been used. Before the Highlands community was … Continue reading

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The Getty Hosts Conservation Clinic

So many people affected by the Palisades Fire, had little remaining. What was dug out of the ash, was encased in soot and barely recognizeable. A collaboration between the Los Angeles County Departments of Arts and Culture, Getty, and Art … Continue reading

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One Can Rebuild a Home Designed by a Top Architect at Reduced Cost

What would you say if you could live in a community that existed of homes designed by national and international top architects? Think of the beauty . . .think of the resale value. But, most likely you would say it … Continue reading

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Want FireAid Money? Let the “Experts” Know

The FireAid Committee released the second phase of grants click here. On the website it said the committee is composed of “L.A. based philanthropy experts.” The website notes “The final phase of grants will be coming by year end. Please … Continue reading

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VIEWPOINT: Homeowners Trying to Rebuild: No Help from City

BY BART YOUNG (Editor’s note: Bart and Cindi Young have lived in the Castellammare area of the Pacific Palisades since (year) and have been active in Homeowners Association, the Palisades Task Force on Homelessness and served on the Pacific Palisades … Continue reading

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County Household Relief Grants Could Pose Legal Problem

A reader and a lawyer have put out the following warning that if a resident applied for and received a Los Angeles County Household Relief Grant, it could pose a problem if you joined a lawsuit. A reader wrote: “Many … Continue reading

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Another Consulting Firm Hired to Help Palisades: Waste of Taxpayer Dollars?

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced today, June 6, in a press release that a global infrastructure firm, AECOM, had been selected to support rebuilding in Pacific Palisades. “AECOM’s expertise in long-term infrastructure planning and design will only further expedite our … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Celebrated at Fire Station 69

When Nina Madok won the bid for a birthday party at Station 69 in December, she planned to save it for her son’s 10th birthday in June. It was more personal than just a birthday. Nina and husband Bob have … Continue reading

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Mark the Calendar: Two Events on Saturday – Eat and Clean

  COLONY – VENICE + PALISADES Venice Welcomes the Palisades from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, “Shop, Support and Rebuild Together” in a family-friendly event. This community gathering and benefit to support Pacific Palisades residents and … Continue reading

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