FEATURED NEWS:
Storm Aftermath: Tree Fell on Chautauqua, Sand Covered Bike Path, & Crew Assessed Channel Blockage
The recent rain knocked a tree across Chautauqua, covered swaths of the bike path in sand, and dislodged hundreds of chunks of concrete overlay from the flood channel.
Concrete Slabs Clog Flood Channel/Storm Water Reaches Yards
Concrete slabs clog Santa Monica Canyon Channel on Feb. 16.
Fire Safe Council Will Hold Online Wildfire Preparedness Meeting on Feb. 19
A Feb. 19 online meeting organized by MySafe: LA, the Regional Fire Safe Council for Los Angeles County, will focus on ways that homes and neighborhoods can become wildfire-ready.
A Focus on the Feminine Comes to Gallery 169 on Feb. 21
Former Canyon resident Sal Taylor Kydd is curating a pop-up exhibition featuring female photographers on Feb.-21-22 at Gallery 169.
Home Hardening Event to Be Rescheduled
The Canyon Alliance is rescheduling the Home Hardening Education Event, which was planned for this weekend.
Valentine’s Florist Will Be in Canyon Square From Feb. 9-14
Stephanie Schur will brighten up Canyon Square with her Valentine’s floral arrangements next week.
Valentine’s Senior Luncheon at Amer. Legion on Feb. 10
Pacific Palisades seniors can enjoy a free Valentine’s luncheon on Feb. 10 at the American Legion Post 283 from 12-2 p.m.
Volunteers to Gather Signatures for 2026 Election on Feb. 7
This Saturday, volunteers will begin gathering signatures to add their favored candidates to the June 2 ballot.
LADWP Will Drain Santa Ynez Reservoir This Month/Service to Restart in the Fall
LADWP will begin the process of draining the Santa Ynez Reservoir this month in preparation for the installation of a new floating cover.
Home Hardening Expert to Share Advice at Rustic Canyon Park on Feb. 15
Home hardening expert Keegan Gibbs, whose parents lost their home in the 2018 Woolsey Fire, will bring his accumulated knowledge as a community member and fire resistance specialist to a Canyon Alliance event at Rustic Canyon Park on Feb. 15.
Wildfire Café for Healing & Connection at Getty Villa on Feb. 7
A free Wildfire Cafe to promote community healing and connection will be held at the Getty Villa on Feb. 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
City Council to Revisit Permit Fee Waivers Tuesday
City Council will meet tomorrow morning about fee waivers for Palisades homeowners and businesses that lost their structures in last year’s fire.
Smarter Rebuilding and Electrification Event at Paul Revere Feb. 1
Resilient Palisades has joined with Pali Vegfest to host a rebuilding information event on Feb. 1 with live music, panels, and activities for all ages.
Tree Planting in Upper SM Canyon Began Thursday
The planting of eight jacarandas and one Western Redbud began Jan. 22 in Upper Santa Monica Canyon.
Canyon Elementary Construction Delayed; Tree Removal Considered
Delays have impacted construction projects at Canyon Elementary, and eucalyptus tree removal is under consideration.
Pali Community Council Will Hear from LAFD Chief Thursday
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hear from L.A. Fire Department Chief Jaime E. Moore at its Jan. 22 meeting.
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.
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will consider a survey about fire insurance and a proposed letter about street vending safety at its Apr. 23 virtual meeting.