Category Archives: Palisades Fire

The Day of the Palisades Fire:  My Story

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Haldis Toppel lived in the Marquez Knolls area and sent this note with her Christmas Card. She has graciously allowed CTN to print it. The video taken of January 8, the day after the fire was sent by … Continue reading →

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Papal Blessing Presented to Msgr. Torgerson at St. Monica Church

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sue

By CAROL SANBORN A Papal Blessing from the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV was presented to Monseigneur Lloyd Torgerson at the 7 p.m. mass of remembrance on the anniversary of the Palisades Fire on January 7 at St. Monica Catholic … Continue reading →

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Thousands Gathered in the Village, Newsom Hid at the HS, Bass Was MIA

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Sue

On the anniversary of the January 7, 2025 Fire, nearly 2,000 people gathered in Pacific Palisades for events planned, which included prayers, concerts, a memorial service and “Let It Burn” rally. (Look for additional stories tomorrow.) Governor Gavin Newsom did … Continue reading →

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We Were Watching: a Survivor’s Report

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Sue

Hank Wright | 2025 PaliFire By HANK WRIGHT   I moved to the Palisades in 1992 joining Ann who purchased her 900-sq.-ft. Palisades home in 1985. We purchased our circa 1954, 1850-sq.-ft. home in 1995. We put everything into our … Continue reading →

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STREET CLOSURES PLANNED FOR JANUARY 7:

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Sue

This is a map of street closures. Some may close as early as 5 a.m. and others may not close until much later. CTN asked for a timeline of street closures to share but never received one. There will be … Continue reading →

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2025 Rearview Mirror – The Palisades Fire

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Sue

Videos: MATT MCROSKEY (Editor’s note: Teddy Ray a resident, is  chronicling his life after the fire. This is his third piece, which describes January 8.)  By TEDDY RAY  To my friends who reached out again and again – this is … Continue reading →

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Events Planned for January 7 in Pacific Palisades

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Sue

(Editor’s note: I’ve compiled the events I’m aware of and if there are changes or other events, please email me at [email protected]. Palisades residents we need to support one another and stay united so that the cause of the Fire … Continue reading →

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Seven Arrow’s Elementary Students Lead Treeams

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Sue

Seven Arrow’s Elementary students are leading a movement to rebuild Pacific Palisades, greener and healthier for everyone through Treeams (Trees + Dreams). The idea came to the students as they brainstormed ideas to combine, healing, hope and action. Treeams empowers … Continue reading →

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Tim Hayn Brings a Song of Remembrance to Canyon Square January 7

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Sue

  (Editor’s note: This January 3 story appeared in The Canyon Alliance and is reprinted with permission. click here.) By LAUREL BUSBY Fire and music may not seem naturally entwined, but, for musician Tim Hayn, they are. When flames engulfed … Continue reading →

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Palisades Street Closures on January 7 Could Impact Traffic

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Sue

It is estimated that as many as 2,000 people, including residents and local and national media may descend on Pacific Palisades on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire. There will be street closures and people should allow extra time … Continue reading →

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