Category Archives: Palisades Fire

A Rally “They Let Us Burn” Planned for January 7

Around 10:30 a.m. on January 7, a “They Let Us Burn” rally will be held on Antioch Street between Swarthmore and Via de la Paz and will be held after the remembrance ceremony on the Village Green prior to this … Continue reading

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12 Who Perished in January 7 Palisades Fire to be Remembered

A “White Glove Flag Presentation and Remembrance Ceremony” will be held to honor the 12 people who perished in the January 7, 2025, Palisades Fire. The ceremony will also honor those who died this past year, either of shock, “broken … Continue reading

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Repaving Damaged Palisades Streets Not Likely for Several Years

Residents of Pacific Palisades spoke to L.A. Street Services at the street fair held by the PaliBu Chamber of Commerce on November 23. They specifically asked about Albright and Charm Acres. After the January 7 Palisades Fire, that street like … Continue reading

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Events Commemorating the January 7, 2025, Palisades Fire

(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]. I plan to print this a few more times so that everyone is aware of the day’s events. … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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