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Category Archives: Palisades Fire
Gerry Blanck Celebrates 43rd Anniversary
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
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
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
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
(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
(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
(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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Deaths Will Continue Unless the County/City Make Plans
When the Palisades and Eaton Fire roared through local communities, there were 29 deaths, making those fires among the deadliest in California’s history. According to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s preliminary report, 93 percent of those people, who died … Continue reading
More Thoughts about Landscaping after the Fire
A reader wrote: Thank you for the comments on landscaping. It is a good question with many issues. As the clover in our front yard inches up toward 10 inches (the back yard where the fire tried to take our … Continue reading
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Being Charged for Private Security at a House that Burned Down
A reader wrote that despite the fact he lost his house in the Alphabet Streets, he was being charged for security by ADT – and would be for the duration of his eight-month contract. He was also being charged for … Continue reading
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