Update
Marking 6 Months Since the Fire
Six months ago today, the Palisades Fire tore through our beloved community, changing our landscape forever. And yet, it didn’t destroy what makes us whole—our community spirit. As Jimmy Dunne writes,
“The smoke’s cleared, but the goodness it stirred up—well, that’s still hangin’ in the trees.”
And I was thinking about how, in the strangest way, these days have made many of our bonds even closer.
“We used to wave to our neighbors. Now we know their dogs, their birthdays, and the color of their heartbreak.”
PRC Founder, Maryam Zar: We all feel the loss deeply, but it’s that very depth that fuels our resolve. Together, we’ve stood up new institutions, rallied neighbors, and taken our first collective steps toward rebuilding—not just our homes, but the soul of Pacific Palisades. As Jimmy Says: “We’re not just getting back to normal; we’re building something better–one kind deed at a time.”
Click over and read Jimmy Dunne’s heart-full post on this July 7th, 2025:
Let’s honor how far we’ve come, and recommit to building a safer, stronger, more resilient Palisades.
🏛️ Legislation & Local Governance
There’s growing debate over SB 549, which would create a Resilient Rebuilding Authority for our region. PRC has raised concerns over the lack of required community governance and input.
📣 Join Supervisor Horvath’s Town Hall:
🗓️ Wednesday, July 10 @ 6:30 PM
🔗 bit.ly/RebuildAuthority
📧 Questions: ThirdDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov
📅 Upcoming PRC Events
🖥️ July 8 @ 9:00 AM – PRC Zoom Briefing
• 9:00–9:30 AM: Supervisor Lindsey Horvath
• 9:30–10:30 AM: City Attorney Hydee Feldstein-Soto
• 10:30-11am Guests: LTC Weart (USACE), LAPD Captain Gabaldon
💬 Topics: Debris clearance, permitting, abatement, and city recovery planning
🏛️ July 22 @ 9:30 AM – In-Person w/ Sen. Ben Allen
• Review of key state bills impacting recovery
• Hybrid option available
🔁 July 24 @ 3:30 PM – PRC Comeback Club
• At American Legion – special guest speaker to join
• Supporting residents returning to the Palisades
🏡 July 26 – Visioning Charrette: Alphabet Streets
•2nd in our 8-charrette series – focussed this time on the Alphabet Streets – Location: American Legion –
• Help shape a fire-resilient future for your neighborhood
📖 See this week’s Palisadian-Post for highlights from the Marquez Charrette
🎀 July 27 – Ribbon Cutting: LAPD Stop-In Station
• 15224 Sunset Blvd – join Commander Tom and city leaders for a ribbon cutting.
• Bring potted plants, cookies or office supplies – and get to know our officers.
• With Commander Tom and city leaders – community welcome!
🥐 Pastries by Palisades Garden Café!
🛠️ Recovery Resources
🧰 Habitat for Humanity LA is now offering home repairs, rebuilding, smoke remediation, and gap financing. If you’re a fire survivor, start the intake here:
👉 Habitat LA Recovery Form
📅 A Zoom session with Habitat and PRC is coming soon.
⏳ REMINDER: July 7 is the final day to file claims against the City, DWP (online), State, or County (mail only). Don’t miss it!
🚧 Infrastructure & Trailhead Safety
PRC met with State officials and State Parks this week to address trailhead congestion and construction-related access risks. We requested immediate parking enforcement and clearer signage across these popular but fragile areas.
🚨 Spotlight: Paseo Miramar Corridor
A recent survey revealed:
- Fragmented parking rules with missing signage
- No restroom/trash facilities despite heavy use
- 30 rebuilds underway on a narrow, substandard road
- Lack of enforcement despite posted restrictions
Similar risks exist at Temescal, El Medio, Chautauqua, Will Rogers, Trailer Canyon, and more.
📹 A neighbor-created video titled “One Way Out” underscored the danger.
🎉 4th of July Gratitude
A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us for the Santa Monica Parade!
• Sen. Ben Allen and Councilwoman Traci Park for stopping by with love; LAPD SLO Espin for walking with us.
• Sam Lagana, whose enduring voice as an announcer was familiar and brought us home.
• Thank you Santa Monica for hosting us so warmly
📸 See PRC parade photo attached plus video of LAPD, PRC
🎇 Happy 4th of July, Palisades!
Remember this historic celebration with a drone light show at PRMS and the resilience of a traumatized community — and let’s get back to work on a resilient tomorrow.
