www.palisadesnews.com
September 2026 2025
City community partners Dataleaders Showsand Rebuilding Progress in break Postground on new Palisades Recreation Center Fire Palisades of the center before using shovels to Officials kick off to Pali Builds’ September 1 analysis. turn the first shovels of earth. The numbers indicate symbolically Processing times for new building The project, which is the largest privateconstruction on a in the city’s history, is to permitspartnership averaged around 63-77 a surge in permitting public be funded through philanthropic donations, days in summer months, up from 31 $40 million publicactivity, particularly and has stated that no taxpayer daysRick in Caruso March, suggesting growing money will be used. Councilwoman Park administrative demands as applications private in recentproject monthsto said that the for founded the new rec increase. Palibudget Builds, by center locals rebuild the damaged isto $40 fill million. gaps in official data, continues New data from Pali Builds, a The early of the new facility tracking untildesign the LA Mayor’s Office communitycomplex. platform tracking recovery was park created with input figures. from the Pali provides comprehensive from the January wildfires, shows significant rebuilding momentum in By Dolores Pacific Palisades,Quintana with 179 new home permits approved since the fires and 160 City and nearly Palisades lots soldleaders generating $478residents million gathered together on Tuesday the in sales, highlighting a robust but for uneven official groundbreaking of the new housing market. Palisades Recreation Center, which in is The numbers indicate a surge apermitting public-private partnership between activity, particularly in recent Steadfast months. LA, the City of Los Angeles and theFrom Department and Recreation, JanuaryoftoParks August 2025, Los and LA Strong Sports Angeles approved 179 new homes in of theCaruso, 90272 chairman zip code,and withfounder approvals Steadfast LA;over Lakers Co-Founder accelerating time:coach, only two in March of Strong Sports, andAugust, Palisades resident butLA jumping to 76 in according JJ Redick, who lost his rental home in the fire; Mayor Karen Bass; and Council District 11 City Councilwoman Traci Park spoke at the ceremony for the rebuilding
Community Center the LA Home sales data Committee, through August 1 Parks PaliStrong, 4 Pali,7 revealsFoundation, 160 lots sold since thePali January and Rec million. Center stakeholders, fires,longtime totalingPali $477.7 namely Gardens, The Jimmy marketDunne showsof Veterans stark disparities Bob Benton thewith Pacific Palisades by area: Area of 8 led 11 sales at an Baseball Association, and various members average $10.6 million and median $10.2 of the Parkcontributing Advisory Board. million, $116.4 million Park while said that they the in Traci volume, Area 2 will had make 16 sales new Pali Rec Center betterArea than before averaging $1.7 million. 5 saw and the added they have launched most that activity with successfully 48 sales averaging a$2.1 ballotmillion. measureBuyer to provide relief from from ULA composition for homestoaffected by the fire create a January July included 85 and individuals “recovery district” to keep Palisadian (53%), 64 entities (40%), and tax 11 dollars in the district. unknown (7%), pointing to substantial Rick Caruso referred to the institutional investment in the recovery. groundbreaking as the next “mega-step’ in the rebuilding process for the Palisades, and the build is estimated to be completed within 14 to 16 months.
Lawmakers Pass SB 79, Sparking Outcry Over Local Control Loss Former Brentwood Community Council Some decried the bill, now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, for ignoring traffic, Federal prosecutors infrastructure, claim the ESOSand environmental, Rings lied public founder safety concerns
along with city leaders and officials, rallied against the bill. “SB 79 is 100 times worse than existing laws,” Pacific Palisades Residents Association President Jessica Rogers said, warning of risks in wildfire-prone areas like the Palisades, inadequate evacuation in front ofciting U.S. District Judge Mónica routes andAlmadani. infrastructure Ramírez Now strain. living in Boca In August, the Los Angelesresided City Raton, Florida, Bisnoff previously Council voted 8–5 in opposition to SB in Pacific Palisades, Santa Barbara, and 79, led by Councilwoman Traci Park Brentwood. and Councilmember Lee.Bisnoff Park, Federal prosecutorsJohn allege whose district includes founded ESOS Rings Inc.the andPalisades, solicited called it afunds “Sacramento to hijack investor between attempt 2017 and 2023 local planning,” silencing residents. The by fabricating the company's financial Pacific Palisades Community Council health, product sales, and technological also urged Newsom to veto state the bill, capabilities. Court documents she referencing his owned emergency order claimed ESOS patents forlimiting "smart dense housing zones. rings" capableinoffirecontactless payment “This bill opens the floodgates processing and falsely promised investors for developers, displacement, steady profits from transaction fees. and gentrification, no regard for that our Investigative with affidavits reveal neighborhoods,” Parkhersaid a Sept. neither Bisnoff nor firmin held the 13 statement, notingShe thatalso Los allegedly Angeles patents she cited. has thousands housing enticed backersofwith claimsunits thatunder tech construction. SB 79, she argued, would giants like Apple were preparing to undermine planning to shares place acquire her years startupofand buy back housing along Federal transit corridors. at a premium. agents found those Days after its passage, Park introduced potential buyers had no relationship with a motion cityactual departments ESOS, whichdirecting ran minimal business to conductandaproduced comprehensive 90-day operations zero profits.
member and Westside entrepreneur to stand trial over alleged smart ring fraud scheme about patents and By Zach Armstrong Apple acquisition California lawmakers approved Senate Billto 79, fleece a controversial housing talks mandate some have decried for ignoring investors. infrastructure and public safety concerns,
in mid-September, prompting fierce opposition fromReyes Los Angeles leaders. By Carlos The legislation, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener allows for Jury (D–San selection Francisco), begins Monday in more multi-family housing development federal court for a former Brentwood near transit stops, and woman accused of permitting running a taller yearslong denser buildings closer to major securities and wire fraud schemetransit that hubstoand allowing agencies to lied investors abouttransit wearable payment build on their own land. The bill also technology. requires a share of 57, affordable housing Michelle Bisnoff, who also goes unitsMichelle in new projects. by Angeline Silverstein and In late August, a faces crowdcriminal of Palisadians, Shelly Silverstein, counts
According to the Department of Justice, Bisnoff used incoming money to fund personal expenses and make Ponzi-style assessment of SB 79. The motion payouts to earlier backers. instructs of U.S. City Parallel the civil Departments action by the Planning, Transportation, and Housing, Securities and Exchange Commission along with the$836,548 City Attorney, to analyze resulted in an judgment against the bill’s effects. The report will Bisnoff and ESOS for fraudulentlyinclude raising
$1.95 million from investors. In September 2023, U.S. District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall ordered disgorgement of profits, maps of areas within a quarter-mile and interest, civil penalties. However, half-mile and of transit stops subject to SB court recordsonshow neither Bisnoff nor 79, impacts rent-stabilized housing, historic districts, coastal and the company has paid any of zones, the ordered high-risk fire and tsunami areas. amounts.
2
WWW.PALISADESNEWS.COM
September 2026
Chamber Music Palisades returns to Brentwood with free classical matinee performance The musicians perform works by Bizet, Joplin, and a local Los Angeles composer at Brentwood Presbyterian Church. By Carlos Reyes. Chamber Music Palisades will host a free public matinee concert on Saturday, Sept. 26, delivering an afternoon of classical selections to the local Westside community. The performance begins at 3 p.m. at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, located at 12000 San Vicente Blvd. Admission is free, and no advance reservations are required. The varied program highlights compositions by Georges Bizet, Jacques Ibert, Lorenzo Fernández, and Scott Joplin, alongside a contemporary work by local
composer Adrienne Albert. An ensemble of woodwind musicians will perform during the event: ● Susan Greenberg (flute) — CMP cofounder and artistic director ● Zack Borowiec (oboe)
Pioneering Black Palisades Homeowner, 98, Hospitalized After Stroke Longtime educator and one of the area’s first Black homeowners remains in recovery By Sarah Lin Louvenia Jenkins, a 98-year-old survivor of the 2025 Pacific Palisades fire, suffered a stroke two weeks ago and is now receiving care at a rehabilitation center, according to family members. Jenkins, also known as Ms. Lou, is undergoing speech, physical and occupational therapy. Her right side was significantly affected, though relatives say her mental sharpness remains intact. She continues to pay rent at her senior living apartment while in rehabilitation. Jenkins lost her home of more than 70 years in the Palisades fire. She was among
the first Black residents to own property in the neighborhood and is believed to be the first Black woman homeowner there. A longtime educator and mentor in Southern California, she previously established a United Negro College Fund scholarship supporting African American students from the Los Angeles area. Her caregiver helped get her to the hospital after the stroke.
● Arthur Naito (clarinet) ● Christin Phelps Webb (bassoon) The concert is supported in part by funding from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Complimentary parking will be
available in the church lot located just north of Montana Avenue on the east side of Bundy Drive. Attendees who wish to support future programming can make voluntary donations at the venue or online at cmpalisades.org.
September 2026
WWW.PALISADESNEWS.COM
3
Pacific Palisades reservoir project reaches critical milestone as refilling phase nears
YOU ONLY HAVE ONE CHANCE TO REUSE YOUR WATER IN IRRIGATION FOREVER stored potable water and comply with clearance surrounding utility installations. LADWP crews federal Environmental Protection Agency Long-term strategy planning for the mandates. Santa Ynez location remains underway. finished key cover Residential supply to the neighborhood Evaluated options include permanent roof without interruption via the structures, on-site filtration facilities, or installations at Santa continues Upper Stone Canyon Reservoir and the expanded storage capacity. Ynez while backup Westgate Trunk Line while the primary Before initiating those future Santa storage site stays temporarily offline. Ynez modifications, the department supply lines keep To bolster local preparedness during proposes building new storage tanks at construction, utility teams deployed the decommissioned Pacific Palisades local taps flowing. several contingency measures across the Reservoir site on Chautauqua Boulevard.
By Sarah Lin. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power crews completed the installation of a new liner and floating cover system at the Santa Ynez Drinking Water Reservoir, marking a major milestone in a $14.3 million infrastructure overhaul. Utility officials confirmed the Pacific Palisades facility remains on schedule to begin refilling later this month, targeting a complete return to service by December 2026. Approved by the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners in January, the project replaces aging infrastructure to safeguard
service area: ● Emergency Water Backup Systems: A six-mile, 10-inch flexible hose system equipped with booster pumps connects the Corbin and Temescal tanks to mitigate potential trunk line outages. ● Firefighting Supply Protocols: Dedicated operations continue for a distribution-fed heli-hydrant at the Santa Ynez site, a firefighting cistern at the former Chautauqua reservoir location, six staged water tankers, and nearly 5 billion gallons of open-air water at the Encino and Stone Canyon reservoirs. ● Power & Maintenance Safeguards: Onsite emergency generators sit staged at key pumping stations alongside ongoing brush
This project would add roughly 13 million gallons of high-elevation storage to improve local water pressure. Work also continues on the $78 million Pacific Palisades Water Main Improvement Project. That initiative encompasses 28 distinct infrastructure upgrades, the replacement of approximately 100,000 feet of aging pipeline, and complete hydrant replacements throughout the zone by 2031. Municipal distribution networks are not engineered for direct wildfire suppression, utility officials noted. The department maintains active coordination with the Los Angeles Fire Department through an integrated digital system to monitor fire safety requirements across the area.
Water reuse irrigation systems – since 1990.
ReWater’s proven systems save 58,000+ gallons/ yr, worth tens of thousands of dollars over your home’s life. The A-Lister’s choice – because it’s simply the best system.
Call ReWater at
(805) 716-0104 before you plumb.
4
WWW.PALISADESNEWS.COM
September 2026
Pacific Palisades hosts second annual community potluck picnic along Pampas Ricas Boulevard Neighbors will gather Oct. 4 for a free afternoon of shared meals, meaningful conversation, and outdoor dining. By Carlos Reyes Pacific Palisades residents will gather along Pampas Ricas Boulevard on Sunday, Oct. 4, for the second annual "Longest Table" community potluck picnic. The free neighborhood event runs from noon to 2 p.m. Organizers provide long dining tables, chairs, shade tents, and restrooms, while attendees bring their own lunches to share conversation and build local connections. Community members Fati Adeli, Lee Ann Daly, Jimmy Dunne, Deb Javerbaum, and Billy Jones are hosting
the gathering. Support for the event is provided by BMO, the Highlands Recreation and Parks Open Space Committee, Los Angeles City Council District 11, Team Palisades, and the Pali
Ambassadors. Attendees can reserve tickets online at palisades.team/longest-table-rsvp. Volunteers interested in serving as table captains can sign up at palisades.team/
longest-table-captain. Reservations are recommended, though the outdoor event remains open to all community members and guests.
September 2026
WWW.PALISADESNEWS.COM
5
6
WWW.PALISADESNEWS.COM
September 2026
Resilient Palisades continues weekly solar education sessions for homeowners through October
The ongoing Power Up Palisades Zoom series offers guidance on panel brands, storage batteries, and financing options. By Sarah Lin.
Local property owners looking to navigate rooftop energy systems can draw on an ongoing virtual workshop series hosted by community organization Resilient Palisades. The group's weekly "Power Up Palisades" program offers free solar education sessions every Tuesday at 6 p.m. via Zoom, with technical discussions scheduled through Oct. 27. Running for several weeks, the educational initiative breaks down equipment choices, long-term maintenance requirements, electrical upgrades, and financial investments associated with
residential solar and battery installations. Homeowners can register online for single sessions or the remainder of the series: ● Sept. 22: Microinverters versus string inverters ● Sept. 29: Evaluating solar panel and battery brands ● Oct. 6: Solar financing options ● Oct. 13: Navigating system warranties ● Oct. 20: Long-term maintenance for
panels and batteries ● Oct. 27: Electrical subpanels and meter collars explained Resilent Palisades previously held an introductory workshop on system sizing and design on Sept. 15, with a public recording expected soon. Free registration on Zoom is required to obtain access links for upcoming live sessions.
September 2026
WWW.PALISADESNEWS.COM
Pacific Palisades mansion built on former Dom DeLuise property lists for $21M Developer Provincetown Estates replaced the late actor's 1950s ranch home with a 10,000-square-foot French atelier-style estate. By Carlos Reyes Luxury real estate developers have transformed a historic Hollywood property in Pacific Palisades into a $21 million French-inspired estate. Dubbed Chateau Corsica, the newly constructed residence at 1186 Corsica Dr. replaces a modest 1950s ranch-style house previously owned by late comedian and actor Dom DeLuise. DeLuise, a frequent collaborator of filmmaker Mel Brooks, purchased the original property in 1968 for $103,000. Developer Provincetown Estates oversaw the complete ground-up build, resulting in a three-story, 10,000-square-
foot Pacific Palisades mansion. The home features six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, two powder rooms, and an elevator connecting all levels. Design details include white oak flooring, hand-carved moldings, custom millwork, and marble finishes crafted to evoke European workshops. The main level houses a chef’s kitchen with a hidden butler’s pantry, flowing into formal living spaces and a family room that opens to outdoor grounds. Built-in amenities include a speakeasystyle bar, a 1,657-bottle wine cellar, a stateof-the-art home theater, a gym, a sauna, and a private massage room. For wildfire resistance, the home's exterior siding carries a Class B fire rating to mitigate ember and flame hazards. Anthony Marguleas holds the listing.
7
8
WWW.PALISADESNEWS.COM
September 2026
Los Angeles County reports 100 West Nile virus cases in fastest surge in nearly a decade brain or spinal cord infections requiring Health officials hospitalization. Public health agencies noted that mild infections frequently go urge residents unreported, making the official count a reflection of the most serious cases. to take action as West Nile virus remains the most hospitalization rates prevalent mosquito-borne illness in Los County, where it is considered rise and deaths are Angeles endemic. The virus circulates primarily between birds and mosquitoes, spreading confirmed. to humans through bites during warm-
By Carlos Reyes The LA County Public Health Department has confirmed 100 cases of West Nile virus infection this year, marking the fastest pace of transmission seen during the early months of mosquito season since 2017. With five deaths already recorded and mosquito activity typically extending through November, county public health authorities warn that the region is on track for one of its most severe outbreaks in recent years. The last comparable early spike occurred in 2017, when the county eventually recorded 268 cases over the entire season. The vast majority of infected individuals identified so far have suffered severe neurological illness, including
weather months. While about 80 percent of infected individuals show no symptoms, roughly one in five experiences fever, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, or rashes. Severe neurological complications, such as meningitis, encephalitis, or paralysis, occur in approximately one out of every 150 infections. Adults over age 50 and individuals with underlying medical conditions face the highest risk of lifethreatening illness. There are currently no vaccines or specific treatments available for the disease. To mitigate transmission, county officials urge residents to take immediate protective measures: ● Eliminate standing water: Empty flowerpots, buckets, outdoor containers, and birdbaths weekly. Mosquitoes can breed in as little water as a thimbleful.
● Maintain pools and covers: Ensure swimming pools and spas are properly cleaned, and that water does not pool on covers. ● Secure living spaces: Repair or replace torn window and door screens to keep mosquitoes outdoors. ● Use effective repellents: Apply EPA-registered repellents containing
DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus when outdoors, and wear long sleeves and pants. Residents experiencing persistent mosquito issues can contact their local vector control agency or dial 2-1-1 for guidance. For more information, visit: publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ vectorwestnile.htm
NOW ENROLLING TK - KINDERGARTEN Where curiosity blooms and a love of learning begins
Scan to join us for a virtual open house E ACADEMY ASTEM
September 2026
WWW.PALISADESNEWS.COM
9
El Niño-born Kelvin waves moving toward Southern California could trigger dangerously high sea levels Incoming Kelvin waves and a record El Niño threaten local beaches and could drive more coastal erosion this winter. By Dolores Quintana After heavy surf and erosion at beaches along the coastline, especially the sinkhole at Sea Level Road in Malibu, oceanographic experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have aired concerns regarding the current El Niño and the Kelvin waves that are approaching the California coast from Mexico. NOAA’s National Weather Service declared El Niño conditions in June, and during a strong El Niño, warmer water
can drive winds that shift the Pacific Jet Stream. This can bring increased winter storms in Southern California and give fuel to potential Pacific hurricanes. This year’s El Niño has a predicted high or 90% possibility of a very strong El Niño and a “high likelihood” or 70% chance that it will be the strongest El Niño on record, or since 1950, according to NOAA. As we have already seen, El Niño conditions can contribute to higher temperatures and humidity.
Kelvin waves are not like typical waves that break on the coastline. They are between 6 and 18 inches and can raise the sea level along the coastal beaches. But combined with high surf surges and storms, there could be significant danger of continued erosion of the Southern California coastline. The coming Kelvin waves are not predicted to reach San Diego and Los Angeles until late September, according to the Sacramento Bee, but as observed during the storm surge from Hurricane
Marie, coastal erosion is a serious danger when combined with storm surges and high tides. The potential for the coming Kelvin waves to combine with King Tides that are due in late November and December and mid-January and storm surges could lead to a “perfect storm” of dangerous sea level conditions. During a virtual press conference, Dr. Daniel Swain of Weather West said that the effects we have experienced recently are just the beginning.
• Family owned business (Father/Son Team). • Serving Palisades & the Westside for 57 years. • Largest carpet remnants department on the Westside.
Palisades fire victims: Ask for Palisades Fire Survivor Discount!
Carpet
310-390-7639
Hardwood
10
WWW.PALISADESNEWS.COM
September 2026
New California laws protect Pacific Palisades homeowners facing wildfire smoke damage
Spurred by the Palisades and Boyle Heights fires, new legislation forces insurers to cover smoke testing, cleanup, and 24 months of mortgage relief. By Carlos Reyes. Pacific Palisades homeowners recovering from wildfire contamination will no longer have to fight insurance companies to prove their properties are damaged by hazardous smoke, under landmark legislation signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Spurred directly by the recovery challenges faced by Palisades and Eaton fire survivors, as well as prolonged smoke contamination from the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, the legislative package establishes the nation’s first enforceable, science-backed standards for investigating, testing, and remediating smoke-damaged structures. “California will not leave survivors to navigate recovery alone. In the wake of the 2025 firestorms, we are continuing to listen, act, and stand alongside the families and communities rebuilding after the Eaton
and Palisades fires. These new protections will make insurer obligations clearer and give homeowners more financial flexibility when they need it most. As fire seasons across the West become a yearround reality, California’s commitment to recovery must be just as enduring. State insurance officials estimate that out of roughly 40,000 claims filed after the January 2025 Los Angeles blazes, more than 13,000 involved severe smoke damage to homes that never actually burned. Under Assembly Bill 1795, the Smoke Damage Recovery Act, authored by Assemblymember Mike Gipson and sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, and companion measure Assembly Bill 1642, state environmental regulators must create strict rules for testing and removing lead, asbestos, and toxic soot. The law creates a legal presumption that smoke damage within a disaster zip code resulted directly from the fire, forcing insurers to pay for sampling, cover full restoration to pre-loss conditions, and maintain Additional Living Expense payments until homes are certified safe to occupy. To ease the financial strain on displaced Palisadians still paying mortgages on uninhabitable properties, Assembly Bills 1842 and 1847 permanently extend mortgage forbearance protections. For local fire survivors, the new laws double the available mortgage forbearance window from 12 to 24 months and allow missed payments to be deferred to the end of the loan term. “For homeowners who have already lost
so much in a fire, the last thing a family should have to do is fight for a clear answer about whether it is safe to return home. AB 1795 puts the health and well-being of fire survivors first by requiring insurance companies to follow the science and provide Californians with the answers they deserve. Insurers, not survivors, must bear the responsibility of proving that a home is safe,” said Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson). “As Californians continue to face the
devastating consequences of wildfires and other major fires, from the Altadena and Palisades fires to this year’s Lineage Logistics warehouse fire, I am proud that this commonsense legislation has been signed into law. AB 1795 gives survivors greater certainty, strengthens consumer protections, and makes clear what Californians can expect from their insurers when disaster strikes.”
Proven, Trusted and Private In-Home Care for Seniors • Companionship • Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care • Round-the-Clock Care • Care Express (short hours) • Transition Care (after hospitalization or facility move)
FREE Assessments
(323) 456-8645
www.blossomhomecareservices.net
September 2026
WWW.PALISADESNEWS.COM
11
Caltrans expands geotechnical drilling in Pacific Palisades for Tramonto landslide study Six-week schedule brings street closures, utility radar sweeps, and PCH delays to Castellammare neighborhood. By Carlos Reyes Transportation crews are stepping up field investigations in the Castellammare mesa neighborhood this week as part of an ongoing Tramonto landslide study that will bring localized street closures and traffic delays through the end of October. Engineers with the California Department of Transportation are executing a 11-hole geotechnical drilling operation along Pacific Coast Highway and surrounding municipal streets. The field work, which began in late August, targets subsurface ground stability along Tramonto Drive, Castellammare Drive, Revello Drive, and Posetano Road. Work will occur sequentially, with crews occupying individual sites for up to five days at a time. City of Los Angeles transportation officials will implement single-lane closures and establish 150-foot safety zones around active drilling operations. While work zones will temporarily block traffic, field
crews will pause machinery as needed to allow residents walking passage through restricted areas. Crews are operating from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The revised phase schedule includes: Aug. 30 – Sept. 14: Drilling on slide mass locations 2 and 3, causing minor traffic delays for equipment mobilization. Sept. 13 – Sept. 24: Drilling on Tramonto Drive (Location 1), triggering lane closures on Tramonto Drive and Coperto Drive. Sept. 25 – Oct. 9: Drilling on slide mass locations 4 and 5 with brief equipment mobilization delays. Late September – October: Groundpenetrating radar sweeps across street sites to locate underground utility lines. Oct. 12 – Oct. 15: Drilling on Posetano Drive at the western landslide boundary (Location 6), requiring lane closures at the street terminus. Oct. 16 – Oct. 23: Drilling on Castellammare Drive at the western boundary (Locations 7 and 8) with lane closures at the street terminus. Oct. 24 – Oct. 27: Drilling on Revello Drive at the western boundary (Location 9) with lane closures at the street terminus. Oct. 28 – Oct. 31: Final drilling phase on Posetano Drive at the eastern boundary (Location 10) with localized lane closures. State officials noted that timelines remain subject to weather conditions and operational shifts. Local motorists
are advised to plan extra travel time or navigate around work corridors when possible. Residents with technical inquiries may contact City of Los Angeles Construction Inspector Al Dymally via email at
al.dymally@lacity.org. Community members seeking schedule adjustments and project updates can request inclusion on the state notification list by emailing Caltrans representative Marc Bischoff at marc.bischoff@dot.ca.gov.
State Bills Targeting Insurance Nonrenewals and Enforcement Head to Governor Measures address rising policy cancellations and Department of Insurance authority to penalize noncompliance By Sarah Lin Two bills aimed at protecting California homeowners from abrupt insurance nonrenewals and strengthening state oversight of insurers have been sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom. SB 1301 would require insurers to provide specific reasons for nonrenewing a residential policy and outline steps policyholders can take to address the
identified risks and potentially keep coverage. Notices would have to be issued at least 90 days before a policy expires, giving homeowners more time to remediate issues or find new coverage. California currently has the fourth-highest rate of insurance nonrenewals in the nation, contributing to a 250% increase in the state FAIR Plan’s total exposure since 2022. SB 1209 would expand the California Department of Insurance’s authority to enforce corrective actions identified in market conduct examinations. It authorizes penalties of up to $20,000 per violation, determined through a formal hearing process. Supporters pointed to a 2025 examination of the FAIR Plan that found it had implemented fewer than half of the recommendations from a 2022 report, which they said left policyholders underserved after the 2025 Los Angeles fires. Newsom has until Sept. 30 to act on the measures.
WWW.PALISADESNEWS.COM
SA N TA
MO N I C A
September 2026
CO L L E GE
CAMPUS EVENTS FALL 2026 & WINTER 2027
Photo by Amy Williams
12
Exciting events happening at SMC! Santa Monica College has a lively lineup of events scheduled, so mark your calendar!
SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Sion Roy, Chair; Dr. Tom Peters, Vice Chair; Dr. Luis Barrera Castañón; Anastasia Foster; Dr. Nancy Greenstein; Dr. Margaret Quiñones-Perez; Rob Rader; Audrey Liljegren, Student Trustee; Kathryn E. Jeffery, Ph.D., Superintendent/President Santa Monica College | 1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 | smc.edu
• Art Shows • Dance Performances & Master Classes • Intercollegiate Athletic Competitions • Music Concerts • Planetarium Shows • Santa Monica Review Issue Launch Party • Theatre Arts Performances • And Much More!
Visit smc.edu/events for more information.