Category Archives: Palisades Fire

L.A. County Supervisor Green Lights Parks

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

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

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

  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

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

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

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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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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