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Arrest Made in Devastating Palisades Fire; Mayor Bass Calls It ‘A Step Toward Justice’

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In January 2025, a catastrophic wildfire erupted near Pacific Palisades, swiftly spreading amid severe drought and strong Santa Ana winds. The blaze, first reported on January 7, ultimately burned about 23,448 acres, destroyed nearly 6,837 structures, and claimed 12 lives before being contained nearly three weeks later on January 31. Today, Mayor Karen Bass issued

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Santa Monica Place Launches First-Ever Weekly Western Wednesday

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Santa Monica Place is stepping into fall with a brand-new event series: Weekly Western Wednesday, kicking off September 3 and running through October 29, 2025. The free, open-air experience invites the community to enjoy high-energy line dancing classes every Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Center Plaza. No boots? No problem. Guests

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Resort Town Rentals Is the Secret to the Perfect Big Bear Getaway

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One of the best Southern California weekend road trip destinations has to be Big Bear Lake. Whether you’re heading up for Oktoberfest, soaking in summer sunshine at Pine Knot Marina, or carving through fresh powder at Snow Summit, it’s a year-round playground—and one of my favorite places in the world. On my recent press trip

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Los Angeles Issues Executive Actions to Accelerate Rebuilding After Pacific Palisades Wildfires

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Just over six months after the January wildfires, the City of Los Angeles has announced two new executive actions aimed at expediting the rebuilding process in Pacific Palisades. Emergency Executive Order 8 expands the streamlined permitting process to include single-family home projects that exceed 110% of their original size, in line with California Governor Gavin

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It’s Been Six Months Since The LA Wildfires, Here’s Where We’re At

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Six months after the Palisades Fire — one of the most significant natural disasters in California history — the City of Los Angeles provided a progress update on its recovery efforts and outlined priorities for continued rebuilding. To date, over 3,450 residential properties in the City of L.A. — nearly 80% of those affected —

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California Wine Festival Returns to Santa Barbara for Two Days of Coastal Indulgence

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The California Wine Festival returns to its coastal hometown of Santa Barbara for two unforgettable days of wine, gourmet bites and seaside celebration on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, 2025. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, this hallmark summer experience brings together wine lovers and epicureans for a sun-soaked weekend

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Big Bear Lake’s Floating Waterpark Is A Mini Wipeout Course

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This summer, Big Bear Lake just turned up the volume on fun. Picture this: a massive inflatable playground floating in the middle of the lake, just off Pine Knot Marina. It’s slippery, bouncy, mildly chaotic, and totally amazing. Basically, it’s like starring in your own episode of Wipeout—minus the cameras and bruised ego. Operated by

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Plenty To Do In Laguna Beach This Summer For Art Lovers

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Visit Laguna Beach announces the return of Passport to the Arts, an exclusive summer offering that invites art lovers to immerse themselves in Laguna Beach’s vibrant creative community. For $29, Passport holders will gain one-time entry to three of the summer’s most anticipated art festivals: Art-A-Fair, Festival of Arts and Sawdust Art Festival. In addition

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Palisades “Do Not Drink” Notice Lifts This Week

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Mayor Karen Bass announced that the “Do Not Drink” notice in the Palisades will be lifted tomorrow, Friday, March 7, as she continues to lead the recovery effort in the Palisades months ahead of expectations. Mayor Bass also highlighted progress and emphasized the City’s commitment to expediting the rebuilding process and getting families back home

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Here’s How Residents Can Gain Access To The Palisades

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Mayor Karen Bass released the following information regarding access to the Palisades. Access to the Palisades will remain restricted to residents and authorized personnel only. Checkpoints will be in place – access passes will be required. Law enforcement and the National Guard will be deployed to keep the Palisades safe. The location to obtain access

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Avelo Airlines Will Fly From Ontario To Bay Area Non-Stop

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Avelo Airlines (pronounced UH-VELL-O) has now inaugurated exclusive nonstop service from Ontario to the Bay Area’s most convenient airport – the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS). Avelo offers nonstop service between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Sonoma County with twice weekly service on Thursdays and Sunday utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. “We are

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SoCal Art Lovers Visit Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters

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Don’t miss out on Southern California’s most beloved art event of the year! With closing day for the 2024 Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters fast approaching, some of the season’s most anticipated events are yet to come, making for a thrilling final week of art, music, and entertainment. Discover breathtaking artwork by

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Big Bear Lake Maifest Is Oktoberfest’s Sister Event In Spring

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Big Bear Lake Maifest is giving folks the opportunity to purchase general admission tickets at 50% off to its kickoff event on Saturday, May 18. This presale offer is only available for purchase during a 48-hour window from Tuesday, April 16 at 2 p.m. to Thursday, April 18 at 2 p.m. During this presale window ticket prices

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