Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Architect Leo Marmol Speaks about Rebuilding Costs

Co-founder of Marmol & Radziner, architect Leo Marmol spoke to the Pacific Palisades Community Council at its February 27 meeting about the next steps for rebuilding residences in Pacific Palisades. During the Palisades Fire, about 5,419 homes were destroyed and … Continue reading

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Riding with the Army Corps of Engineers

There is so much information and misinformation floating around about the Army Corps of Engineers, that this editor took a car ride with Colonel Brian Sawser through Pacific Palisades on February 28. He was asked about the process, trees, insurance, … Continue reading

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The Second Most Wonderful Day in the Palisades

The Pacific Palisades Baseball Association (PPBA) annual Pancake Breakfast is called the second most wonderful day in Pacific Palisades (after the 4th of July). Although there was a nasty, disastrous fire, it will not stop the PPBA from holding its … Continue reading

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DWP Takes Over the Rec Center

While accompanying photographer Rich Schmitt to document the many buildings and blocks of businesses lost during the Palisades Fire, we looked in the small gym at the Recreation Center,  851 Alma Real. It had been carpeted and divided into numerous … Continue reading

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Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley Appealing Demotion

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley was demoted to a lesser position with reduced pay on February 21, 2025 by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. Crowley sent an email to the City Council today to appeal that decision. Under the … Continue reading

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The Y Is a Valuable Resource for Those Impacted by Fires

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is offering free membership for 2025 to those who have lost their homes or residences in the wildfire. And for those who were impacted, there is subsidized membership. This extends not only to Y … Continue reading

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City Meetings Brings Little Information about ROE

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass held her bi-weekly meeting on February 25. Like the past few meetings, she generally attends the first few minutes and then leaves. Before she left today, she cheerfully reminded residents to get the Right of Entry … Continue reading

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Janisse Quinones a Topic at the Hive

Even as L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and ex-LADF Fire Chief Kristen Crowley are blamed for their lack of preparation in preventing one of the nation’s largest disasters where 12 people died, 6,662 structures destroyed and 890 structures damaged, blame also … Continue reading

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LADWP Announced Today Its Water Quality Restoration Dashboard

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) today, launched an interactive Water Quality Restoration Dashboard to provide essential updates and information for residents affected by the “Do Not Drink” notice in effect in most portions of Pacific Palisades … Continue reading

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Karen Bass isn’t Fooling Anyone. She Must Go

(Editor’s note: This story appeared on February 21 in Christopher Legras’ All Aspect.)   Firing LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is Too Little, Too Late By CHRISTOPHER LEGRAS In a move that surprised no one, on Friday Los Angeles Mayor Karen … Continue reading

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