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Councilwoman Park Posts About Fire Cause Investigation, Heat Wave Preparations, and Final Corps Debris Removal
Councilwoman Traci Park addressed the city’s preparations for the current heat wave and the state of the investigation into the cause of the Palisades Fire.
RSVPs Open for Aug. 27 LADWP Town Hall
Residents can now RSVP for the Aug. 27 LADWP Town Hall on undergrounding electric wires and other rebuilding issues.
Flood Channel Cleanup & Bike Trail Repair Update
Cleanup of the lower flood channel is the newest waterway project in the Canyon.
Undergrounding Questions Addressed by Councilmember Park
Councilmember Traci Park fielded questions about undergrounding at a special meeting organized with the Pacific Palisades Community Council.
Resilient Palisades To Begin Bioremediation Campaign to Reduce Soil Toxins
To combat soil contamination from the January fires, Resilient Palisades received a $100,000 grant that will allow both testing and the creation of soil remediation workshops and materials.
PaliHi Reconstruction Timeline and Initial Facility Plans Shared
PaliHi’s current design plans, which include a new classroom building with 27 general and specialty classrooms, were presented by LAUSD on Aug. 11.
PPCC Invites Applications for Grants
The Pacific Palisades Community Council’s Grants Committee has opened invitations for grants for fire recovery projects in the Palisades.
Brian Murphy, An Architectural Original in the Canyon
Architect and builder Brian Murphy brings a touch of whimsy and vast artistic knowledge to his projects.
Views of the Reopened Temescal Canyon Road & Closed Adjacent Park
Temescal Canyon Rd. reopened Aug. 13, but Temescal Canyon Park will remain closed for at least a couple of months.
Update #2 on Power Outage: 1:50 p.m. on Aug. 12
An LADWP worker said an undergrounding construction error caused the Aug. 12 power outage.
Update on Power Outage That Began Aug. 11 Before 10 p.m.
A power outage hit the Canyon last night, and information about its cause has been conflicting.
Pacific Palisades Community Council Meets Aug. 14
The Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting on Thursday will include presentations on SBA loans and street lighting.
LAUSD to Host PaliHi Design Meeting on Monday
A design meeting for PaliHI will be held by LAUSD on Monday at 6 p.m.
SMC Students Track & Analyze the Canyon’s Geography
SMC students are working to help the Canyon encounter the next disaster by creating an accurate map of the area.
Beach Cleanup Near Temescal Canyon on Aug. 16
Volunteers are requested for a Will Rogers State Beach cleanup near Temescal Canyon Road on Aug. 16.
Power Outage in Canyon Frustrates Residents
An overnight power outage left residents with questions and no clear answers from LADWP.
Councilwoman Park to Introduce AECOM and Rebuilding Plan at Council Meeting on Thursday
On Aug 7, the Pacific Palisades Community Council and City Councilwoman Traci Park will host the consulting firm AECOM, which has been hired by the city to aid fire recovery.
CSU-Channel Islands Students Conduct Soil Testing in Rustic Canyon Park
CSU-Channel Islands students and their professors investigate the soil at Rustic Canyon Park.
Chaudhry Keeps Charity in Mind at His Minimart
Afzal Chaudhry enjoys trying to help both his family and the Canyon community.
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Throughout Pacific Palisades, special events will celebrate the holiday season, so check out this calendar of joyful festivities.