Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Humate to Detoxify Yard and Land after LA Fires

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Sue

By: LOLA COFFEY When fires exploded over the landscape of Los Angeles this past January devastating thousands of residents, it left many homeless and despondent about the loss of their communities, it was an inexplicable tragedy. “I don’t think anyone … Continue reading →

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FIREAID: More FireAid Money Goes to Nonprofits

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Sue

More than $100 million was raised for FireAid victims, in Eaton and Pacific Palisades. Individuals do not receive funds, that money has gone to nonprofits and L.A. County. CTN contacted spokesperson Chris Wallace about how many nonprofits have directly benefited … Continue reading →

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Early Palisades Fire Wind Speeds Not Hurricane Force

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Sue

During an interview for a documentary regarding the Palisades Fire, an interviewer asked, “What could be done do with 100-mph wind speeds?” To which this editor responded, “How do you know the wind speeds? Were they measured?”  The interviewer said, … Continue reading →

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FIREAID: Grantees Might Surprise You

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Sue

Yesterday Circling the News looked at eight of the grantees of the 42 that were identified as specific to Pacific Palisades, which were among those receiving $21 million. The four today are connected with L.A. County. About $100 million was … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Dunne Pens the “Breakfast Club”

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Sue

Resident Jimmy Dunne, who can be found on Substack, recently started a newsletter “Welcome to the Palisades Breakfast Club!” click here. Welcome to the “Palisades Breakfast Club” newsletter! It’s a home for Palisadians in this wonderful liminal chapter of our … Continue reading →

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Should You Take Legal Action Against the City/County/State over the Palisades Fire?

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Sue

A resident sent the listing of Law Firms that had been mentioned in a WhatsAppChat. If a resident has wondered about filing a claim, here is a  list that Roseanne Landay has compiled.  It is based off firms she identified … Continue reading →

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Fire Victims Hit with Bad News from State Assembly

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Sue

The California State Assembly refused to move legislation forward that would not penalize fire victims if they decided to build 110% replacement of their original structure. Today, County Assessor Jeff Prang wrote in a press release: “I am profoundly disappointed … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Celebration in Pacific Palisades

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Sue

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

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Sue

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

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Sue

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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