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Jul 26, 2025

Canyonite Encourages Creativity and Confidence at Rediscover Center

Jul 26, 2025

Em Kramer, 24, delights in helping children find their inner artists at Rediscover Center.

Jul 26, 2025

Jul 24, 2025

Tara Amiel Brings Community, Coffee, and More to the Canyon

Jul 24, 2025

Tara Amiel’s coffee shop in an Airstream trailer has become a popular meeting spot for Canyonites.

Jul 24, 2025

Jul 21, 2025

LADWP Confirms Undergrounding Plans for Rustic & S.M. Canyon

Jul 21, 2025

LADWP has begun the power-line undergrounding process for Pacific Palisades, and officials say Rustic and Santa Monica Canyon are slated for inclusion.

Jul 21, 2025

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Laurel Busby 7/28/25 Laurel Busby 7/28/25

Resilient Palisades Co-organizes Environmental Workshop

A training to address the environmental effects of the Palisades and Eaton fires has been arranged for Aug. 3.

Laurel Busby 7/13/25 Laurel Busby 7/13/25

More Recommendations for Fire-Resistant Trees and Plants

Many fruit trees, including olives, citrus fruits, and varied deciduous trees, can be worthy considerations for a fire-resistant landscape, according to residents.

Laurel Busby 7/9/25 Laurel Busby 7/9/25

LADWP: Santa Ynez Reservoir Operational and Undergrounding Underway

LADWP’s repairs and construction plans for Santa Ynez Reservoir, water pipes, and the undergrounding of power lines were presented at a July 2 virtual meeting.

Laurel Busby 7/7/25 Laurel Busby 7/7/25

Air Quality Sensors Provide Environmental Data to Palisadians

In the wake of the Palisades Fire, Canyon resident Saree Kayne works to provide air, water, and soil testing to Palisadians.

Laurel Busby 6/26/25 Laurel Busby 6/26/25

Palisades Forestry Committee Releases Fire-Resilient Tree List

For any residents who are considering adding a tree to their yards, the Palisades Forestry Committee offers information that might aid their decisions.

Laurel Busby 5/5/25 Laurel Busby 5/5/25

L.A. Times Tests Soil for Heavy Metals—One Palisades Home Out of the 20 Tested Had High Levels

L.A. Times testing uncovered excessive arsenic in the soil of one Palisades home, while 19 others had soil that met health standards.

Laurel Busby 4/29/25 Laurel Busby 4/29/25

Dead Dolphin Washes Ashore Near Bel Air Bay Club

A dead dolphin was found on the beach near the Bel Air Bay Club.

Laurel Busby 4/23/25 Laurel Busby 4/23/25

Sea Life Dying in Massive Algae Bloom; Danger to Humans Fairly Low, Experts Say

Birds, sea lions, and dolphins are dying in extreme algae bloom.

Photo: Sharon Kilbride

Laurel Busby 4/23/25 Laurel Busby 4/23/25

Dead Jellyfish Coat Will Rogers Beach

Dead jellyfish are washing onto Will Rogers State Beach.

Laurel Busby 4/22/25 Laurel Busby 4/22/25

SM Bay Water Quality Webinar Today at 4 p.m.

Council District 11, which is represented by Councilmember Traci Park, will hold a webinar at 4 p.m. today on Santa Monica Bay Water Quality.

Laurel Busby 4/17/25 Laurel Busby 4/17/25

Two Sick Sea Lions And A Sick Pelican Found on Will Rogers Beach; Dead Pelican at Tallulah’s

Two ill sea lions needed rescue on Will Rogers Beach this week.

Laurel Busby 4/15/25 Laurel Busby 4/15/25

Resilient Palisades Offers Canyon Residents Tools to Sunset Gas Leaf Blowers

Resilient Palisades, recently named Nonprofit of the Year by state Sen. Ben Allen, works to reduce gas-powered leaf blowers.

Laurel Busby 4/12/25 Laurel Busby 4/12/25

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.

Laurel Busby 4/11/25 Laurel Busby 4/11/25

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.

Laurel Busby 4/9/25 Laurel Busby 4/9/25

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.

Laurel Busby 4/8/25 Laurel Busby 4/8/25

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.

Laurel Busby 4/6/25 Laurel Busby 4/6/25

Rustic Canyon Rec Center Classes Postponed for Extra Decontamination

Rustic Canyon Recreation Center has postponed classes for extra decontamination.

Laurel Busby 4/4/25 Laurel Busby 4/4/25

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.

Laurel Busby 4/3/25 Laurel Busby 4/3/25

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.

Laurel Busby 4/2/25 Laurel Busby 4/2/25

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.