Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Palisades YMCA Seeks Input from Residents

  Palisades-Malibu YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley is seeking input from residents in shaping the future of the Lowe Family YMCA. Kirtley writes “The YMCA is rebuilding, and we want to hear from YOU! Join us for one of our … Continue reading

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Mayor Karen Bass Requests Investigation in Lachman Fire

  An October 30 story broke yesterday in the L.A. Times (“Days Before Palisades Inferno, Firefighters Were Ordered to Leave Smoldering Burn Site”). It was reported that texts had been revealed from firefighters that even though they were ordered to … Continue reading

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Senior Luncheon Provides Companionship and Services

A special “Treat or Treat” luncheon was held for Pacific Palisades seniors on October 30, at the American Legion, hosted by the Palisades Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG). James Kwon of Palisades Garden Café provided the sandwiches, and the pumpkins that … Continue reading

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Local Firefighters Knew Lachman Fire Wasn’t Out

Today, the L.A. Times broke the story (“Days Before Palisades Inferno, Firefighters Were Ordered to Leave Smoldering Burn Site”) that firefighters knew that the ground was still smoldering from the Lachman Fire that took place on state land above the … Continue reading

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Rebuilding All-Electric Can Make Homes Safer

  By CHARLOTTE FALL Resilient Palisades hosted a virtual meeting on  Electrify the Rebuild in partnership with Rewiring America, LADWP, and Zachary Swank of Boulder County’s Office of Sustainability on October 17. The discussion focused on how rebuilding all-electric can make … Continue reading

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Palisades Bowl Mobile Home Park’s Future Is Uncertain

  The Palisades Bowl Mobile Home Park, which had about 350 residents in 170 homes prior to the Palisades Fire, still has not been cleared of debris. Worse, Bowl residents who had looked to the state, county or city for … Continue reading

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Letter: Fee Waiver Restrictions Don’t Make Sense

(Editor’s note: Although L.A. Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive decision in April for building permit fee waivers, the City Council must approve it. The Budget and Finance Committee in a meeting on October tk, is sending an recommendation to … Continue reading

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Fewer Palisadians Get Household Relief Grants than Altadena Residents

In the Palisades, 1,169 applications for Household Relief Grants were funded for $10.64 M. In Altadena 2,249 applications were funded for $21.10M. A total of $31.79M in grant relief was given  in amounts of $6,000, $12,000 or $18,000. Palisades residents … Continue reading

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Saved by a Story Will Hold a Salon November 1

Palisades resident Kathy Katims has hosted free writing workshops since 2020. She invited residents to come write to prompts, share or not share, while building community and letting unique voices be heard. Although her home also burned in the Palisades … Continue reading

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St. Matthew’s Unveils Plans to Return Palisades Campus in Fall 2026

St. Matthew’s School officials described the steps taken to ensure the pre-school through eighth grade will return to its campus at 1031 Bienveneda Avenue in Pacific Palisades in the Fall 2026. Head of School Alley Michaelson and the School’s Campus … Continue reading

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