Canyon News
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Traffic Alert: Canyon Can Expect Exceptionally Heavy Traffic Over Holiday Weekend
Two lanes of PCH in each direction will be open for Memorial Day weekend, and heavy traffic is expected.
Pacific Palisades Community Council Meets May 22 After Traffic Town Hall
Thursday’s 6 p.m. Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting will include a presentation by Rick Caruso and Nick Geller of Steadfast LA.
SMCCA Announces New Board Slate and Proposed Name Change
A new board and new name may be coming to the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association.
Councilwoman Traci Park to Host Town Hall on Traffic and Safety on Thursday, May 22
Councilwoman Traci Park has gathered local officials for a virtual town hall on Traffic.
Caltrans Tells Canyon: PCH Checkpoints Will be Gone Within Weeks
In a letter to the Canyon Alliance, the district director of Caltrans says PCH will be reopened to the general public by the end of May, and the checkpoints will be removed.
Theatricum Botanicum Opens Summer Season on June 7
Theatricum Botanicum will open its summer season on June 7 with Much Ado About Nothing.
Caltrans to Host Virtual Meeting on Draft Pacific Coast Highway Master Plan Feasibility Study and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects
Caltrans seeks public comments on their proposed PCH master plan and repavement projects, which will be presented in a virtual call on Monday.
Letter to City Councilwoman & LAPD: Pedestrian Checkpoints Needed
A letter from the Pacific Palisades Community Council to local officials argues for pedestrian checkpoints to improve neighborhood safety.
Pacific Palisades Historical Society Surveys Rustic Canyon’s History
The Pacific Palisades historical Society will discuss the history of Rustic Canyon and issues related to the fire and rebuilding on May 18.
Photo: A 1938 fire photo showing flames that spread from Topanga Canyon to structures on Marquez Ave.
Community Council Meets Thursday on Project Chimney and Rebuilding Survey
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hear about a proposed Palisades art installation of chimneys from burned homes at the May 8 meeting.
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.
This Saturday at 4:00 is Party Time for “Back to the Canyon 2” at Canyon Square
It’s a party: Back to the Canyon 2 at Canyon Square on Saturday May 31 at Canyon Square from 4:00-7:00pm, with music, art, food, and community.
Spring classes to Start Monday at Rustic Canyon Recreation Center
After a decontamination hiatus, an array of ceramics and physical activity classes begin at Rustic Canyon Park on Monday.
Community Council Holding Special Meeting on Strict Foliage Proposal Monday
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will meet about potential Board of Forestry regulations to ban most plants and trees within five feet of buildings.
Canyon Resident Stephanie Kanan Loses Oasis Palisades in Fire
Canyon resident Stephanie Kanan lost her treasured business, Oasis Palisades, in the Jan. 7 fire.
Proposed Regulations Would Ban Most Plants Within 5 Feet of Canyon Homes
A ban of most plants and trees within five feet of homes is under consideration.
Dead Dolphin Washes Ashore Near Bel Air Bay Club
A dead dolphin was found on the beach near the Bel Air Bay Club.
Fire Testing Scheduled in Highlands Apr. 29-May 1
A test fire is scheduled by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobaccco, Firearms, and Explosives for the Palisades Highlands from Apr. 29-May 1.
Frank Langen Discusses the Birth and Evolution of Canyon Square
Frank Langen shares his inspiration for the popular meeting spot Canyon Square and its collection of businesses.
Former Canyon Business Owner Loses Business and Home in Fire
Tawnya Warren, who previously owned Blueview Atelier in the Canyon, lost her new store, Tawnya, and apartment in the Palisades fire.
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Throughout Pacific Palisades, special events will celebrate the holiday season, so check out this calendar of joyful festivities.