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Category Archives: Palisades Fire
There’s Help for Dealing with Insurance
United Policyholders is a nonprofit organization that works for consumers with insurance problems/matters. The nonprofit does not take money from insurance companies, and they don’t sell insurance. Volunteers at United Policy have been through the insurance recovery process before and … Continue reading
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A Tale of Rebuild and Two Cities: Palisades, Lahaina
When people walk around Pacific Palisades and the areas of town that have been decimated by the fire, one of the questions they ask is “How long before the town is back?” The Honolulu Civil Beat August 8, 2025 reports … Continue reading
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Plans to Be Unveiled for New Rec Center: Tennis Court News
A community meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7 at the Palisades Recreation Center gym, 851 Alma Real. This meeting will be the first look that the community will have of the proposed redesign … Continue reading
Posted in City, Community, Palisades Fire, Parks
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NORC Survey Taken, $5 Gift Card Promised
This editor took the NORC Survey yesterday and some of the questions felt “outdated.” Many of the questions were born out of the Blue Ribbon Commission, organized by L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, and revolved around resilient construction and workforce … Continue reading
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Marquez Elementary Students Return to Home Campus
When the January 7 fire destroyed homes and businesses in Pacific Palisades, it also destroyed two elementary schools, Palisades and Marquez. Today September 30, nearly 10 months later, Marquez Elementary’s new Principal Lisa Timmerman welcomed families and students back to … Continue reading
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A Man Molds His Four Stepchildren into a Family
(Editor’s note: Long-time Palisades resident Hester Palmquist penned this lovely story about her family. She said she did it after she read my story about my mom. Initially she told me the story was only for my eyes. I … Continue reading
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Governor Newsom’s Independent Fire Investigation Still in Phase One
The Palisades Fire broke out on January 7, shortly before noon. Later that afternoon, around 4 p.m. Governor Gavin Newsom said he had “pre-positioned hundreds of assets and personnel on Sunday in anticipation of the wind event, water tenders, seven … Continue reading
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Catching up with Palisades Displaced Seniors
(Editor’s note: About 25 percent of people living in Pacific Palisades were seniors. These were people who helped run the town or were integral to the fabric of the community. They were the backbone of leadership, wisdom and a voice … Continue reading
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Palisades Mobile Home Park Tahitian Terrace Update and Video
(Editor’s note: Long-time resident Chase Holiday posted this note and video on Instagram and it is reprinted with permission.) By CHASE HOLIDAY When people find out I lived in the Tahitian Terrace mobile home park, they always ask what’s … Continue reading
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Supervisor Horvath Hosts Emergency Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month and L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath is launching a series of emergency preparedness fairs in October and November to empower residents across Los Angeles County with tools to stay safe, informed, and prepared for … Continue reading
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