Papal Blessing Presented to Msgr. Torgerson at St. Monica Church

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

By CAROL SANBORN A Papal Blessing from the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV was presented to Monseigneur Lloyd Torgerson at the 7 p.m. mass of remembrance on the anniversary of the Palisades Fire on January 7 at St. Monica Catholic…

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Conejo Orchid Society Will Hold an Orchid Garage Sale.

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

For orchid lovers who lost so many of their treasured orchids in the Palisades Fire, now is chance to start to rebuild. The Conejo Orchid Society will be holding an ‘Orchid Garage Sale’ from 10 to 2 p.m. on Saturday,…

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Thousands Gathered in the Village, Newsom Hid at the HS, Bass Was MIA

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

On the anniversary of the January 7, 2025 Fire, nearly 2,000 people gathered in Pacific Palisades for events planned, which included prayers, concerts, a memorial service and “Let It Burn” rally. (Look for additional stories tomorrow.) Governor Gavin Newsom did…

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We Were Watching: a Survivor’s Report

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Hank Wright | 2025 PaliFire By HANK WRIGHT   I moved to the Palisades in 1992 joining Ann who purchased her 900-sq.-ft. Palisades home in 1985. We purchased our circa 1954, 1850-sq.-ft. home in 1995. We put everything into our…

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Palisadian Spencer Pratt Announces He’s Running for Mayor

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

At the “Let It Burn Rally” in Pacific Palisades today, January 7, long-time resident and one of the town’s most vocal advocates announced he was running for Mayor in the June 2026, primary. At the rally attended by thousands, Pratt…

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STREET CLOSURES PLANNED FOR JANUARY 7:

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

This is a map of street closures. Some may close as early as 5 a.m. and others may not close until much later. CTN asked for a timeline of street closures to share but never received one. There will be…

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2025 Rearview Mirror – The Palisades Fire

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Videos: MATT MCROSKEY (Editor’s note: Teddy Ray a resident, is  chronicling his life after the fire. This is his third piece, which describes January 8.)  By TEDDY RAY  To my friends who reached out again and again – this is…

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An Open Letter to Mayor Bass: Tell the Truth

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: This January 4, 2026 letter was posted on Tim Campbell’s Substack. Campbell is a resident of Westchester who spent a career in public service and managed a municipal performance audit program.  He focuses on outcomes instead of process…

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Expect Traffic on the LAX Loop for the Next Five Nights

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

A pedestrian bridge at Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport, which will be demolished as part of a rebuilding of the terminal, will close lanes on the horseshoe loop to the terminals. Temporary lane closures will occur for five…

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Events Planned for January 7 in Pacific Palisades

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

(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]. Palisades residents we need to support one another and stay united so that the cause of the Fire…

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