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Category Archives: Palisades Fire
Santa Leaves a Note for Palisades Residents
By JIMMY DUNNE A few days ago, my just-three-year-old grandkid picked out a Christmas tree for his Grandma and “P” (for Grampie) at Simon’s Meadow. Passed all the big, tall, full ones. Saw one just about his height. Not much … Continue reading
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LAFD’s Palisades Fire After-Action Report Hides Truth
The L.A. Times, through a public records request, received seven draft copies of the Palisades After-Action Fire report before the final LAFD report was released. In that final October 8 report there were omissions and wording changes all meant to … Continue reading
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Zero-Interest Loans but Not for Palisades Residents
Bank of American announced that there will be $10 million in zero-interest loans for housing nonprofits and small business, but these loans do not cover the middle-class that have a financial gap in what insurance covers and the actual cost … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Palisades Fire
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Bogus Argument by City about Fee Waiver Costs
The vote by City Council to waive permit building fees on December 2 was put on hold, largely because Yolanda Chavez of the L.A. City Administrative Officer, who testified, warned of dire financial consequences for the city. Circling the News … Continue reading
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People Killed in Palisades/Eaton Fire to be Honored at Rose Parade
This editor received the following message: “Hello, I am the sister-in-law of Lora Swayne who was one of the 19 who died in the Eaton Fire. I am trying to help the California Community Foundation get in touch with relatives … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Palisades Fire
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Santa Ynez Reservoir to Be Drained Again
The Santa Ynez Reservoir, which holds 117 million gallons of water and was originally constructed following the Bel Air Fires as source for fighting wildfires, will once again be drained sometime in 2026. In January 2024, the Los Angeles Department … Continue reading
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Entrance to Pacific Palisades “Do-Over”
The beautifully landscaped corner of Temescal Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway was burned to a crisp. No vegetation survived, neither did the wooden fence. The entryway to Pacific Palisades by the pump station was known as the Rotary Corner … Continue reading
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About the January Fires, Bass Said “Both Sides Botched It”
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass was interviewed for Matt Welch’s “The Fifth Column” podcast in the library at the Getty House, the official mayor’s residence. The video premiered on November 25. At the end of the interview, when she thought the … Continue reading
Posted in City, Palisades Fire
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Claim Architect Provides Real Construction Costs
(Editor’s note: After the Palisades Fire, this editor has received so many emails requesting stories about builders, government programs that require so much documentation that people “throw up their hands,” free mental help, art programs and free holiday decorations. I … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Meals Supplied to Firefighters
Annually since 2021, Ronald Reagan Post 283 Auxiliary members have given gift cards to local Fire Station 23 and 69 to cover Thanksgiving expenses. Many residents may not realize that firefighters have to pay for their own meals while on … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents/Fires, Palisades Fire
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