FEATURED NEWS:
PaliHi to Update Community at Virtual Meeting on Jan. 20
Palisades Charter High School will hold a virtual meeting tomorrow to update the community on environmental testing results and campus reopening plans.
Radon Levels High in Some Canyon Homes
Radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, can be found at high levels in some Rustic and Santa Monica Canyon homes.
L.A. County Launches New Soil Testing Program for Lead
L.A. County Department of Public Health is offering free soil testing for areas both within and downwind of the Palisades and Eaton Fire burn scars.
Upper Santa Monica Canyon to Get an Influx of Jacarandas
Eight jacarandas and one Western Redbud will soon be planted by the city in Upper Santa Monica Canyon.
LADWP Held Town Hall on Santa Ynez Reservoir Jan. 14
Last week, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power provided updates on the Santa Ynez Reservoir, which underwent repairs last year and still needs a permanent cover, according to LADWP.
PPCC Releases Results from Community Rebuilding Survey
The Pacific Palisades Community Council released the results of its fall survey by NORC at the University of Chicago.
Canyon Square Concert & Local Ceremonies Recall and Honor Jan. 7 Anniversary
A Canyon Square concert and other remembrance events mark the anniversary of the Palisades Fire on Jan. 7.
Community Healing Picnic To Be Held in Malibu on Jan. 10
A Community Rising Picnic, hosted by L.A. Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Pepperdine, and City of Malibu, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10, in Malibu.
City Council Will Hold a Palisades Fire Commemoration Downtown on Jan. 9
The one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire will be commemorated by the City Council on Jan. 9 at 10 a.m.
Evacuation Memories Featured in Karen Knecht Photo Exhibit at Gallery 169
Canyon resident Karen Knecht’s photos of the fire, its aftermath, and her evacuee friends will be featured at a Gallery 169 opening this month.
Pac. Palisades Community Council Resumes Meetings on Jan. 8
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will begin meeting again on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m.
Tim Hayn Brings a Song of Remembrance to Canyon Square Jan. 7
Tim Hayn and his band will perform a song about the Palisades Fire at a remembrance concert in Canyon Square Jan. 7
Three Events Mark Jan. 7 Palisades Fire Anniversary
Three Palisades events, including a concert in Canyon Square, will mark the anniversary of last year’s Jan. 7 fire.
A Flood Watch and Mudflow Forecast Is in Effect Until Tomorrow
A flood watch is in effect from now through tomorrow night at 10 p.m.
Permit Station No Longer Opening in Rustic Canyon Park
A planned temporary permit station in Rustic Canyon Recreation Center will be shifted to another location.
Rose Parade Float Will Honor Fire Victims and Survivors
Fire survivors and victims will be honored by a Rose Parade float on Jan. 1.
Water Rising in Rustic and Santa Monica Canyons
Resident Sharon Kilbride shared a video of rising creek water in the lower Rustic and Santa Monica Canyons this morning.
Evacuation Order In Effect for Parts of Pacific Palisades
Some Pacific Palisades properties at risk of debris and mud flows are under an evacuation order.
S.F. Chronicle Article Details Problematic Insurance Company Practices for Smoke Damage Claims
A recent S.F. Chronicle article detailed ways that insurance companies have undercut their customers’ claims of smoke and ash damage caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Pali Neighborhood Undergrounding Estimated to Begin in Alphabet Streets/LADWP Support Center to Open in Early 2026
LADWP provided more details on the next steps of their undergrounding plans at a Dec. 11 meeting with community members.
Canyon Square owner Frank Langen has been recognized for his contributions to the Rustic and Santa Monica Canyon community through the popular courtyard space and its varied business and artistic offerings.