Pali High is Back! - On Tuesday I joined Palisades Charter High School leaders, LAUSD staff, and community members to finally welcome students back to their Pacific Palisades campus. Alongside Pali High Principal Dr. Pamela Magee, LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin, and Allison Holdorf, we greeted students as they returned, celebrating an exciting and positive start to the school year.
Joining DCRC for Recovery in Motion - My team was honored to join DCRC for their Recovery in Motion event to honor the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 wildfires. The gathering recognized loss, resilience, and the ongoing healing journey, bringing the community together to reflect, connect, and offer hope.
Palisades Forestry Committee Meeting - We had the pleasure of meeting with the Palisades Forestry Committee and a group of dedicated, talented individuals who came together to discuss how to restore and expand the urban canopy in Pacific Palisades. Stay tuned to learn more and get involved!
Preparing for Pali High's Return - A big THANK YOU to LADOT who was out in Palisades last week repainting stop sign lines near Pali High that had faded over time. We appreciate the department’s quick response to help ensure safety ahead of our students’ return this week.
Updates on LACC's Cleanup Project - Our LACC team continues its cleanup efforts along Sunset Boulevard and is currently addressing public right-of-way debris at Sunset and Northfield. Their scope of work includes removal of burned vegetation, cleaning of sidewalks and parkways, and comprehensive brush cleanup. These efforts will continue throughout January and February to ensure the area is safe, clean, and maintained.
EV Access Program - Resilient Palisades is sharing a new opportunity to bring no-cost EV charging to apartment and multifamily properties. Through the Communities in Charge program, qualifying properties may receive up to $8,500 per charging port, covering up to 100% of eligible project costs. Property owners and managers are encouraged to connect with EVMatch by calling (650) 206-9421 or emailing sales@evmatch.com by February 17, 2026, ahead of the February 27 application deadline.
Register for the Spring Basketball League - The Department of Recreation & Parks and Play LA are excited to offer a basketball league for kids aged 5-8 for Spring 2026 at Rustic Canyon Rec Center. All games will be played on Saturday mornings beginning April 4, 2026. Registration begins February 2. Call Rustic Canyon Rec Center at (310) 454-5734 for more information about how to register.
Join this Free Group Exercise Class - American Legion Post 283 is excited to resume their beloved group exercise class on Thursdays at 11 AM. For more information about this and other exciting events hosted by the Pali Long Term Recovery Group, check out their website!
Learn About Sustainable Rebuilding at this Family-Friendly Event - Join Resilient Palisades and your community at Our Electric Future, now joined with Pali Veg Fest, for a full day of food, clean energy demos, family activities, and connection, all focused on rebuilding smarter after wildfire. The event will be on Sunday, Feb 1 from 10am to 3pm at Paul Revere Middle School.
Commercial Property Owners Recovery Charrette - Commercial property owners in Pacific Palisades are invited to join a focused Recovery Charrette hosted by the Palisades Recovery Coalition on February 10 from 10 AM - 12 PM. The session will center on rebuilding pathways, remediation options, resilient design, and zoning considerations as our commercial corridors move forward in recovery. The event will take place at PRC Headquarters, 15233 La Cruz Drive Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.
Santa Ynez Reservoir Floating Cover Replacement Updates - “LADWP is moving forward with replacing the 15-year-old floating cover on the Santa Ynez Reservoir, which provides drinking water for the Pacific Palisades. The new cover will reduce the risk of unplanned outages and protect water quality while construction is underway. Water service will continue uninterrupted, with emergency contingencies in place to maintain supply if needed. The project includes upgrades to the cover and mechanical systems, with completion expected in Fall 2026. LADWP is also evaluating long-term solutions to ensure the reservoir’s resilience and compliance with state and federal water regulations.” Read more here and follow along on the dedicated project page.