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Palisades Council Opposes State Housing Density, Backs Wildfire Mortgage Relief

April 14, 2025 Staff Writer

Two key pieces of legislation currently under consideration in Sacramento were addressed by the council The Pacific Palisades Community Council...

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Officials Tout Plans to Rebuild Pacific Palisades Recreation Center

April 14, 2025 Staff Writer

The recreation center’s rebuild comes on the heels of a separate but related effort to upgrade the center’s playground City...

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Potential Curfew Coming to Santa Monica State Beach after Violent Incidents

April 14, 2025 Staff Writer

The discussion follows several disturbing incidents that occurred during late-night hours on or near the beach City leaders in Santa...

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Pacific Coast Highway to Reopen by End of May, Newsom Announces

April 14, 2025 Staff Writer

The route is critical for connecting Los Angeles, especially as summer tourism ramps up The Pacific Coast Highway, a vital...

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Rebuild Stronger with Build Strong – We’re With You Every Step of the Way

April 14, 2025 Staff Writer

Build Strong is here to guide you through each step of the rebuilding process, from filing insurance claims to restoring...

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(Video) Marina del Rey Celebrates 60th Birthday with DJs, Dancing and a Mime

April 13, 2025 Staff Writer

Events, public festivities, and themed promotions at Fisherman’s Village marked the occasion Events, public festivities, and themed promotions at Fisherman’s...

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Burned Lot Listings Surge in Palisades as Post-Wildfire Market Softens

April 13, 2025 Staff Writer

Although buyers remain hesitant, well-priced lots in desirable locations continue to move The real estate market in Pacific Palisades is...

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THIS WEEKEND: Volunteers to Tackle Trash at Ballona Creek in Venice Surfing Association Cleanup

April 10, 2025 Staff Writer

The effort is part of a nationwide campaign to clean 100 beaches and remove one million pounds of plastic from...

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Cockroach Infestation Temporarily Closes Tonic Bar at Erewhon Santa Monica

April 10, 2025 Staff Writer

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health temporarily shut down the tonic bar at Erewhon Market’s Santa Monica location...

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SMMUSD Appoints New Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator

April 10, 2025 Staff Writer

He succeeds longtime VAPA coordinator Tom Whaley, who is set to retire at the end of the school year The...

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County Offers Housing Vouchers to Wildfire Survivors

April 10, 2025 Staff Writer

Priority placement is being granted to those who lost their homes in the early 2025 wildfires Survivors of the January...

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Santa Monica Councilmember Clarifies Position on Fairview Library Amid Public Outcry

April 10, 2025 Staff Writer

The statement came during a packed City Council meeting April 8, where dozens of residents—many holding signs reading “Save the...

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Dining, News

Hal Frederick, Beloved Venice Restaurateur Who Helped Name Abbot Kinney Blvd., Dies at 91

April 10, 2025 Staff Writer

In 1987, he opened Hal’s Bar & Grill on what was then still called West Washington Boulevard—a street Frederick helped rename Hal...

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Fundraising Efforts Continue for Palisades Restaurants on the Road to Recovery

April 9, 2025 Staff Writer

Months after the Pacific Palisades fire, local restaurants Reel Inn, Vittorios, and Rocco’s continue to rally community support as fundraising...

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Palisades Recovery Coalition to Present Rebuilding Draft Plan

April 9, 2025 Staff Writer

Described as a “structured, methodical approach” to post-disaster recovery, the plan aims to streamline materials management, workforce deployment, and legislative...