Category Archives: Palisades Fire

FIREAID Nonprofits Score Big: Individuals Not so Much

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Sue

One hundred million dollars was raised for victims affected by the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Palisades victims have said they have received no aid. Who has received the money? Nonprofits. But even the amount they have received has not been … Continue reading →

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Expedited Rebuilding – Fact or Fiction

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Sue

After the January 7, 8 and 9 Palisades Fire destroyed nearly 7,000 structures in Pacific Palisades, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass issued new executive orders meant to expedite rebuilding. Among the orders were those intended to make permitting faster and allowing … Continue reading →

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Community Meetings This Week for School Rebuild

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Sue

Lorena Padilla-Melendez the Director of the Community Relations Department for the LAUSD Facilities Services Division announced that Los Angeles Unified School District is holding community meetings this week to discuss the two elementary and the high school that were damaged … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Rustic Canyon Park for Seniors

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Sue

Councilmember Traci Park’s office is hosting a “heartfelt” luncheon celebrating Palisades community elders – especially those 65+ on Thursday, June 5, from noon to 2 p.m. at Rustic Canyon Park, 601 Latimer Road. Helping to organize the event is Team … Continue reading →

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Books Were Part of Our Life, But State Farm Questions It

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: We are now on our fifth adjuster with State Farm Insurance, we just received a note back that they didn’t “believe the number of books in our house.” It was only one of many items that they questioned … Continue reading →

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FIREAID: Shame on L.A. County over FireAid Funds

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Sue

Of the $100 million raised for fire victims in Eaton and Pacific Palisades, some of that FireAid money went to L.A. County. Along with various nonprofits, at least four County Departments received money from the funds. 1.) County Relief Fund, … Continue reading →

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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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