Category Archives: Palisades Fire

LETTERS: Opposing Senate Bill 549 that Would Take Away Local Control

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Several people have expressed dismay over SB 549, which they feel is being rushed into legislation by Senator Ben Allen, without being properly vetted. CTN spoke to Sen. Allen today and will share that conversation tomorrow.) OPPOSE SB … Continue reading →

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Residents Honor Colonel Swenson at Village Green

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Sue

A group of about 50 thankful residents were joined by state and local politicians to bid Colonel Eric Swenson farewell on the Village Green on July 2.  The celebration was hosted by Palisades Recovery Group and Pali Strong. Although Swenson … Continue reading →

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All Rebuilding Targets the Victims of the Palisades/Eaton Fires

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Sue

Fire Victims are being blamed for the fires that destroyed more than 16,000 structures and killed 25. City and State officials maintain that the Palisades/Eaton Fires were once in a life-time event because of climate change, and once the victims … Continue reading →

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DWP: Finding Truth in the Reporting

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Sue

There is a saying that if one says something often enough people begin to believe it is true. DWP, in press releases about the torn cover, writes that the Santa Ynez Reservoir has been empty since 2024 and that the … Continue reading →

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764 Radcliffe Rebuild: Keeping Up with the Pascoes

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Sue

  (Editor’s note: I promised to keep readers updated about our experience in rebuilding after the Palisades Fire and if construction is being expedited.) The 1939 home we had bought in 1993, and took possession of after the Northridge Earthquake, … Continue reading →

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70% of Palisades Residents Answering Fire Survey Under Insured

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Sue

Seven in 10 Pacific Palisades residents who answered the city’s post-wildfire survey say they did not have enough insurance — or any at all — when January’s wind-fueled blaze leveled their neighborhood, Los Angeles officials told an Ad Hoc Committee … Continue reading →

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No Tour Buses in Pacific Palisades

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Sue

Paige Sterling, Mayor Karen Bass’ Deputy Director for Recovery Communications alerted CTN that on June 25, Councilwoman Park introduced a motion that Mayor Bass strongly supports that would restrict tour bus operations in the area impacted by the Palisades Fire under Los … Continue reading →

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 Some Questions on FireAid Answered, Committee Refuses to Answer Others

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER When I heard about FireAid and the lack of distribution of funds to Palisades victims or individuals, which seemed to be going exclusively to nonprofits, my editor assigned me to talk to people in charge of the … Continue reading →

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Building Fee Waivers Not Official, Yet

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Sue

Palisades residents think building /permit fees have been waived for Palisades Fire rebuilding. NO, they are just suspended until the L.A. City Council approves Mayor Karen Bass’ Executive Order No. 7 to waive fees. To go to the City Council, … Continue reading →

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Benefit Concert for Malibu Fire Victims

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Sue

A benefit concert is being held at the Pepperdine University Smothers Theatre at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29. All the proceeds are going to Our Lady of Malibu. A resident wrote: “some may wonder why money is going to … Continue reading →

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