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Governor Says PCH to Reopen by End of May
Pacific Coast Highway set to reopen by end of May with current checkpoints at north and south ends removed.

SMC Geography Students Aim to Aid Canyon Preparedness
SMC geography students begin Canyon map-making journey.

Arsenic and Lead Levels Higher Than Usual in Some Soil Post-Fire
Arsenic and lead levels in soil are higher than usual in some parts of Pacific Palisades and its surroundings, according to the L.A. County Department of Public Health.

Bacteria Levels at Will Rogers Beach Meet State Standards
Bacteria levels at Will Rogers State Beach “meet state standards,” according to the L.A. County Department of Public Health.

Canyon Resident Don Bachardy: Retrospective at the Huntington
A major exhibit of Canyon resident Don Bachardy’s work will open Saturday at the Huntington.
Caption: Don Bachardy, Christopher Isherwood, circa 1980, Acrylic on foamcore, 25.5 x 23.75 in. Photo courtesy of Craig Krull Gallery.

A Visit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Temescal Canyon Recycling Site
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris clean-up operation on Temescal Canyon processes thousands of tons of concrete and metal daily.

L.A. Fire Health Study Says Four VOCs Never Surpassed Health Standards During & After Fire
L.A. Fire Health Study says four measured volatile organic compounds never exceeded California EPA standards during and after the Palisades fire.

Homeless Encampment Discovered Behind Closed Tallulah’s Restaurant
Resident discovers homeless encampment with half-burnt log behind Tallulah’s.

Pacific Palisades Community Council Meets Apr. 10: Maryam Zar Presenting Draft Recovery Plan
Maryam Zar of the Palisades Recovery Coalition will present their draft recovery plan at the Thursday Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting.

Rustic Canyon Rec Center Classes Postponed for Extra Decontamination
Rustic Canyon Recreation Center has postponed classes for extra decontamination.

Lower S.M. Canyon Joins Four Neighborhood Associations to Aid in Recovery & Preparedness
Lower Santa Monica Canyon creates residents association, joining the four existing Rustic and Santa Monica Canyon groups to enhance recovery and emergency preparedness.
Caltrans to Host Meeting on PCH Master Plan & Pavement Rehabilitation
CalTrans will hold Apr. 9 meeting about two pavement rehabilitation projects and to unveil a draft of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH/ State Route 1) Master Plan Feasibility Study.
Canyon News Viewpoint: Our Approach to Reporting on Air, Water, and Soil Quality
An editorial on the Canyon News approach to covering environmental issues, including air, soil, and water quality.
Rain Barrel Giveaway Apr. 6
To celebrate Earth Day, Councilwoman Traci Park’s office will be giving her constituents free rain barrels on Sunday.

Rustic Canyon Park Welcomes Campers
Rustic Canyon Recreation Center is registering for summer camp.

Zinc, Arsenic, and Nickel in the Air Have Stayed Within Historic Levels Since Mar. 5, SCAQMD Says
Air quality in Pacific Palisades on Sunset is similar to 2019 air quality levels in Central L..A., which were used for comparison according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Tests Confirm Safe Canyon Tap Water, According to LADWP
Tap water in the Canyon continues to be found safe for drinking and all other uses, according to the LADWP.
Back to the Canyon Exhibit: A Remembrance and Collection
A retrospective with images from the recent Gallery 169 Back to the Canyon exhibit and information on everything that has been achieved in the last month.
Alliance Launches $150,000 Canyon Recovery & Emergency Fund: $80k Already Raised From Early Donations
The Canyon Alliance Director announces recovery and emergency fund that has already raised $80,000.

A Q & A With Doug Suisman About the New Canyon Recovery and Emergency Fund
A Canyon Recovery & Emergency Fund has been created and is already more than halfway to its fundraising goal.
Photo: Colorized Image by Richard Holoff
Canyon resident Stephanie Kanan lost her treasured business, Oasis Palisades, in the Jan. 7 fire.