Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Questions about the DWP Utility Center. Why? Why Is the Park Gone?

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Sue

In a March 7 newsletters, L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger wrote “our County Department of Parks and Recreation has committed to reopening Loma Alta Park in May! Thanks to a $2.4 million donation from the FireAid L.A. concert in partnership … Continue reading →

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Palisades Plumbing Ready to Serve Residents

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Sue

  For residents who have moved back into their homes, and for Brentwood, Santa Monica and Topanga residents who have plumbing issues, local help is available.  With all the outside contractors coming into the area, it’s nice to know there’s … Continue reading →

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Palisades High School’s Friday Night Live Returns March 14

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Sue

Although the Palisades High School drama teacher Nancy Fracchiolla lost her long-time Palisades home on the Alphabet Streets where she raised two children during the Palisades Fire, it was only the start of the losses. Palisades High School closed when … Continue reading →

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L.A. County Supervisor Green Lights Parks

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Sue

L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger wrote in her March 7 newsletter that “Each one of the County parks in Altadena was impacted by the Eaton Fire, and these vital spaces for community gathering and recreation have been sorely missed. That’s … Continue reading →

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Saving the Trees, One Yard at a Time

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Sue

The devastating fire that destroyed 6,837 structures and 5,419 residences in Pacific Palisades, also took its toll on the trees lining the streets. But surprisingly, many that might look like they are dead are not. Palisades arborist Carl Mellinger writes … Continue reading →

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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Makes Big Announcement

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Sue

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass held a 9 a.m. press conference on March 6 in Pacific Palisades at the Rec Center, which has now been turned into a L.A. Department of Water and Power center that goes by the name: Unified … Continue reading →

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Gathering of the Highlands “Clan” Optimistic

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sue

  By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer Carolyn Kalil hasn’t cried since her Highlands home was destroyed in the Palisades fire, and a reunion with around a hundred neighbors didn’t bring forth tears either. “I can’t believe how well I’m taking … Continue reading →

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Opt-Out Information Needed: Soil Testing: Underground Power lines

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sue

OPTING-OUT: This editor had hoped to have a story about the issues with opting out of the Army Corps of Engineers Debris Removal today, but needs more information from residents who have gone this option. Is it easy to get … Continue reading →

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More Tales From the Evacuation Zone  — Part 2

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Sue

By DEBBIE ALEXANDER Once again, I am haunted by the concept of home.  Dorothy’s my hero with sparkling ruby red slippers. I wish I were her, think of our house, click the heels three times and return to it. Yet, … Continue reading →

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Text Messages Leak What Palisadians Knew: No One was in Charge

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Sue

Had one official taken the lead or been in charge of the initially small brush fire that broke out in the Palisades Highlands on January 7, Los Angeles would not be looking at an estimated $53.8 billion in damage, with … Continue reading →

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