The Fire, The President, and The Fight to Be Heard – Joel Pollak
Most of those in and around Pacific Palisades know Joel Pollak… Whether it be as a respected national journalist, a community voice, or maybe just as Alex’s dad from the baseball field. But on January 7th, Joel’s family = like so many of ours = faced a moment no one wants to live through: staring […]
The One Thing We Need Most After the Palisades Fire with Adam Wolfson
Everyone in the Pacific Palisades knows The Yogurt Shoppe…. The Yogurt Shoppe, right across from the village, was more than just a place to serve toppings. It was where first dates unfolded, after‑school stories got told, and families (like mine) gathered on that bench after dinner or a baseball game to savor the small moments. […]
Inside the Palisades Fire: Survivor & Firefighter Reunion with Andrew Mott
I recently had one of the most personal and emotional conversations of my life…And I want to share it with you. If you’ve been following my journey, you know that January 7th and 8th changed everything for my family. And one of the people who stood between our home and the flames that day… was […]
Brick By Brick: Rebuilding Hope after the Palisades Fire
Five months after the fire… something new is rising. This idea has been calling me. It started with a question – What do we do now? And more personally – What can I do? To show up. To serve. When the dust settles…When the headlines fade…When the world moves on… My friends and neighbors are […]
