False Alarm: This afternoon we were rattled with an evacuation order as most of you know, we live about 9-15 miles depending which fire you are looking at in the greater Los Angeles area. It created panic for Diane....She has been stressed since these fires  all started two days ago. I kept reassuring her and those who reached out to us that we are fine. The wind has shifted in our favor. Sadly, not in Malibu's favor. Hence, I felt confident we are in a better place than before.Next thing you know my cell phone and Diane's cell phone goes off Instructing us to move out of the area because we are in the line of the fire. I told her immediately that this was false and wrong information. I suspected Verizon made a mistake. Turns out Diane was not so sure since this is what the message said... 01/09/2025

Sadly, with a heavy heart I am giving another update about the Pacific Palisades fires. The recent devastating fires in Pacific Palisades and in Malibu have left many families without homes, belongings, or a sense of stability.  The fires continue and as of this afternoon were only 8 per cent contained. I am only focusing on these two areas right now for the purpose of this update. This tragedy has not only destroyed properties but also shaken the hearts and spirits of those impacted.The fire has already consumed around 20,438 acres. Sadly, many businesses and restaurants along Pacific Coast Highway and Sunset Blvd to name a few, have been burned to the ground. The business owners as well as their employees who lost their living and income are in my thoughts. During these difficult time... 01/10/2025

 Emergency Preparedness Plan. Do you have one? If not here is a short one for you to consider.Thanks to the Pacific Palisades Fires, I thought I would share here an emergency preparedness plan for all to consider.As the Wildfires are just out of control here in the greater Los Angeles area, Diane asked if we should put together our emergency plan. I must admit she was right, especially since we have not updated out emergency kits in about ten years.Keep in mind we should have, because we also live in Earthquake Country. I did not feel like doing the big action plan tonight, so I talked her out of it. Needless to say, next couple days we will get right on it.So, with that said, this not only applies to Los Angeles, CA residents but everyone should have an emergency plan and kit to take w... 01/09/2025

 Sadly, here I am posting again about the Pacific Palisades fires, which grew to 22,660 acres by Saturday morning, and evacuations stretched all the way to Encino, Tarzana and Brentwood, then to boot on Friday night flames lit up ridge lines and threatened homes in Mandeville Canyon as well.   Additional evacuation warnings were issued for the following two areas: Sunset Boulevard to the south, Mullholland Drive to the north, Roscomare Road to the east and the 405 Freeway to the west; and Mulholland/Sepulveda Boulevard to the south, the 405 Freeway to the east, Ventura Boulevard to the north and Louise Avenue to the west. Needless to say, we moved from an 8 percent containment to 11 % containment, it is progress, but nothing to brag about.  Winds are forecast to be around 15 to 30 mph, ... 01/11/2025