Category Archives: Palisades Fire

Opt-Out Information Needed: Soil Testing: Underground Power lines

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

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

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

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

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

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

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

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

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

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

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

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

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

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

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

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

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

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

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

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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