Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Firefighters Told to “Stand Down”

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Sue

In Alice in Wonderland, at one point the events seem so bizarre and nonsensical to Alice, she exclaims “Curiouser and curiouser.”  The same can be said of the Palisades Fire that occurred on January 7, 8 and 9. Many residents … Continue reading →

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FIREAID Letter to Annenberg: Where’s the Money?

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: CTN ran a story on May 12, “Fire Aid Concerts Net $100 Million: Fire Victims Ask Where’s the Money?” Subsequently the Westside Current ran the story on May 13. The Pacific Palisades Community Council sent the letter (below) … Continue reading →

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FIREAID Concerts Net $100 Million: Fire Victims Ask Where’s the Money?

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Sue

What do El Nido, Home Grown, Vision y Compromiso and L.A.’s Home for Native People have in common? They all received FireAid Grants. On April 21, this editor received a query from a reader, “Do you have any information as … Continue reading →

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Gerry Blanck Celebrates 43rd Anniversary

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Sue

Beloved Sensei Gerry Blanck will host the 43rd Anniversary of his dojo at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Santa Monica Hilton. Palisades honorary co-mayors Gigi Rice and Ted McGinley will be on hand to help with the … Continue reading →

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No Trespassing. Protecting Your Burned Property

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue

A reader wrote that their home, which burned to the ground has now been cleared, “But our garage is still standing.” The homeowner’s insurance agent advised them to install a temporary construction fence. They have done that under a two-year contract. … Continue reading →

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Officials Employ “Blame the Victim” Mentality in the Fires

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Sue

Blaming the victim means that victims of crimes or tragedies are held accountable for what happened to them. Others lay the blame on the victim, such as a domestic violence case, because “she had it coming.” Experts say that is … Continue reading →

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Tragedy Is Big Business

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER Hearing that, you might write me off as just another cynic finding the worst in everything, but those who visited the Palisades after the fires will know what I mean. What was planted in front of every … Continue reading →

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Canyon Resident Stephanie Kanan Loses Oasis Palisades in Fire

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note this story first appeared in the Canyon Alliance newsletter on May 1 and is reprinted with permission.) By LAUREL BUSBY Boca resident Stephanie Kanan co-owns Oasis Palisades, one of the businesses in the Marquez Knolls that was lost … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: We’re at a Tipping Point: City’s Response Must Be More Transparent and Accountable

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This Viewpoint was originally posted on May 7 on Steadfast LA and is reprinted with permission.) By RICK CARUSO Nearly four months to the day since wildfires ripped through four communities in and around Los Angeles, yet our … Continue reading →

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The Right Landscaping Can Stop Fires

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: the following was written by Shawn Maestretti of Studio Petrichor for his newsletter and is reprinted with permission. He is a designer, licensed landscape architect and contractor, certified arborist, certified permaculture designer biospheric caretaker, speaker and educator. https://studio-petrichor.com/about/ … Continue reading →

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