Clearing State Land Brush: Homeowners Responsiblity

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Long-time Highlands resident Joe Halper,96, told this editor last week, “I’ve been paying MRCA (Mountains Recreation Consevation Authority)  $40 for years for brush clearance, why wasn’t it done?” Halper’s home was among the thousands destroyed in the Palisades Fire. According…

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FIREAID-California Community Foundation Nonprofit Sends Corrected Information

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Initially, CTN wrote that California Community Foundation allowed nonprofits, who had not yet received a nonprofit number to use their number. In writing about CCF I went to their website and listed a few nonprofits that had received aid….

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Danson, Steenburgen to Get Special Honor at Emmys

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

By BERNICE FOX Over the years, Palisades residents Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen have been celebrated for their acting. Now at the upcoming Emmy Awards, they’ll be applauded for their good deeds. The Santa Monica Canyon couple will receive the…

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“Let’s Play!” Theme of the New Pacific Palisades Playground

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

It was a joyful morning, July 31, in Pacific Palisades as children and parents came to celebrate the opening of a new playground.  Jackie Adams brought her three children, 2, 7 and 9 to try out the new equipment. “This…

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Quick Notes: Starbucks Opened. Update on SB 9. Speed Limit Warning

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

HIGHLANDS STARBUCKS REOPENS: The Starbucks located at Palisades Drive and Sunset Boulevard reopened on July 28. If a resident is close by, stop in and order a cup of java. SB 9 UPDATE: In a Pacific Palisades Community Council Land…

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Governor Issues an Executive Order Re: SB 9

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that will give local government the discretion to limit SB 9 development in very high fire hazard severity zones within the rebuilding areas, including the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Woodley and Hughes Fires….

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OBITUARY: Frank Baxter, Ambassador, Philanthropist, Family Man

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

Frank Edward Baxter, a 33-year resident of Pacific Palisades passed away on July 15 of ALS. Frank was born in Auburn, California, November 20, 1936, to Erwin and Alice Byrne Baxter. He attended grades 1-8 in Grass Valley, California. After…

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Palisades Recreation Center Launches Playground: Dolphins Return

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades Recreation Center will hold a ribbon cutting for the new playground at 11 a.m. July 31, at851 Alma Real Drive. There will be a chance to learn about park improvements and about current program planned for the Palisades…

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Emergency Booklet Recommends Swimming Pool Water for Fires

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

The City of Los Angeles has a 48-page booklet “Brush Fire” Hazard Specific Annex. The booklet goes into detail about the city emergency operations plan if there is a brush fire. It starts with an explanation of brush fires. “Due…

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Don Bachardy Retrospective Closes August 4

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Sue Pascoe

There are just a few days remaining to see a Don Bachardy retrospective at the Huntington Library in San Marino. The exhibit which opened in April will close Monday, August 4. Bachardy was at the opening in April where he…

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