Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Lunch at Rustic Canyon Park for Seniors

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

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 Pascoe

(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 Pascoe

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 Pascoe

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 Pascoe

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 Pascoe

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 Pascoe

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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Jimmy Dunne Pens the “Breakfast Club”

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Resident Jimmy Dunne, who can be found on Substack, recently started a newsletter “Welcome to the Palisades Breakfast Club!” click here. Welcome to the “Palisades Breakfast Club” newsletter! It’s a home for Palisadians in this wonderful liminal chapter of our … Continue reading →

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Should You Take Legal Action Against the City/County/State over the Palisades Fire?

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

A resident sent the listing of Law Firms that had been mentioned in a WhatsAppChat. If a resident has wondered about filing a claim, here is a  list that Roseanne Landay has compiled.  It is based off firms she identified … Continue reading →

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Fire Victims Hit with Bad News from State Assembly

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The California State Assembly refused to move legislation forward that would not penalize fire victims if they decided to build 110% replacement of their original structure. Today, County Assessor Jeff Prang wrote in a press release: “I am profoundly disappointed … Continue reading →

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