44 Mountain View News Saturday, August 22, 2026 
PALISADES VILLAGE REOPENS FOLLOWING $100 
MILLION RESTORATION 
44 Mountain View News Saturday, August 22, 2026 
PALISADES VILLAGE REOPENS FOLLOWING $100 
MILLION RESTORATION 
MAIL CARRIER OBSERVED ABUSING 
PASADENA PEACOCK 

Last Week, marking a major milestone in Pacific Palisades' on and near Sunset Boulevard. 
recovery more than 19 months after the shopping and Additionally, the city Board of Public Works 
dining center closed following the devastating January unanimously approved the Pacific Palisades Streetscape 
2025 Palisades Fire. and Beautification Project, advancing sidewalk repairs,

``I don't know about you, but I have been waiting 19 tree replanting, landscaping, and lighting improvements 
months to say `Welcome to Palisades Village,''' developer to support the Village's continued recovery and 
Rick Caruso said at a Saturday morning ribbon-cutting revitalization, according to city officials. 
ceremony. ``The reopening of Palisades Village is a critical 

``... I'm not going to be lying here: We are in the middle milestone in the recovery of Pacific Palisades,'' Bass said. 
of a recovery, and this is one chapter,'' he continued. ``It's ``It is imperative that residents have places to eat, shop, 
a mega-step, no doubt, but there's many more mega-steps and come together so that they do not have to leave 
to come. So as we celebrate today -- and rightfully so --their community. Rick Caruso was committed to 
not the rebuilding of a village, but the progress this rebuilding this flagship commercial landmark from the 
community has made in bringing itself back, our company start and returning it to Palisadians. I thank Rick for his 
... has been inspired by the love, the determination and partnership with the City and his dedication to getting 
the strength of the Palisades families.'' this done for a community that has been through so 

The outdoor center survived the wildfire that destroyed much loss. This is an important sign of hope.'' 
thousands of homes and other structures throughout the Returning businesses include Erewhon, Blue Ribbon 
coastal community, but sustained Sushi, Buck Mason and Anine Bing, along with local 
extensive smoke and water damage that required more businesses affected by the wildfire, including K Bakery 
than $100 million in renovations and environmental and Loomey's Toys. 
remediation. Fashion designer Elyse Walker is also opening her 

Crews stripped portions of the property to the framing, namesake store at Palisades Village after her longtime 
treated wood and replaced walls, insulation, air-flagship location on Antioch Street was destroyed in the 
conditioning ducts and other materials before the center fire. 
could reopen. New tenants include chef Nancy Silverton's Italian 

The ribbon-cutting was followed by the opening of steakhouse Spacca Tutto, the h.wood Group's Alphabet 
stores at 11 a.m. Reopening-day activities included Bar & Grill, beauty retailer Violet Grey and activewear 
retailer events, pop-ups, live entertainment, tastings and retailer LESET's first West Coast location. 
family activities, with festivities scheduled to continue PAIGE will also reopen its Palisades Village store 
until 8 p.m., according to the Palisades Village website. Saturday. The fashion retailer is offering limited-edition 

The retail and dining center, which originally opened in Palisades Social Club merchandise, with proceeds 
2018, was 99% leased as of early July. Most former tenants benefiting Steadfast LA, a nonprofit supporting wildfire 
are returning, while about one-third of the businesses recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena. 
will be new to the property. The California Department of Forestry and Fire 

In a pre-opening joint statement, Caruso and former Protection has reported that the Palisades Fire destroyed 
2022 mayoral opponent Mayor Karen Bass applauded the 6,822 structures, including more than 5,500 homes and 
collaborative effort that lead to Saturday's reopening. about 100 commercial buildings.

``A thriving community depends on strong local Caruso has credited the survival of Palisades Village to 
businesses and vibrant gathering places, and bringing private firefighters and fire-resistant materials used in the 
them back is essential to restoring the character and center's construction. 
future of the Pacific Palisades,'' Caruso said. ``Public The reopening restores one of Pacific Palisades' major 
private partnerships are key to bringing back the commercial and gathering places as rebuilding continues 
Palisades and can be an essential tool for revitalizing throughout the fire-damaged community. 
the entire city. By working closely with Mayor Bass, ``This town was Mayberry by the sea,'' he said at 
Councilmember [Traci] Park, and the whole City family, Saturday's reopening. ``I always (said it was like) living 
we were able to make major investments in public spaces inside a Norman Rockwell picture. And then a nuclear 
and infrastructure while minimizing taxpayer costs and bomb hit. But no matter what happened, no matter 
moving at the quick pace Angelenos deserve and expect.'' the losses, the heartache and the pain that my family felt 

Those collaborations included repairing roads, painting along with yours who lost homes, we always knew that we 
crosswalks and curbs, and fixing damaged street lights. would be back.'' 
Caruso invested millions of dollars into improvements 

WEST NILE VIRUS (continued from page 1)

 ``West Nile virus can be fatal, particularly for the elderly andimmunocompromised,'' said CDPH Director and State Health Officer Dr. Erica Pan. 
``August and September are peak periods of West Nile virus transmission in the state, so we urge everyone 
to take precautions to protect themselves againstmosquito bites.'' 

Signs of West Nile virus activity have been detected in 32 California counties through surveillance of 
mosquitoes, dead birds, sentinel chickens and horses, according to CDPH.

 More than 24% of dead birds identified through surveillance have tested positive for the virus, compared 
with a five-year average of 13%. Eight out of every 1,000 mosquitoes tested are positive, compared with a 
five-year average of five per 1,000, state officials said. 

Los Angeles County vector control districts have also reported a higher-than-expected number of 
positive mosquito pools and dead birds this year.

 ``After experiencing the warmest winter on record, West Nile virus amplification and consequentlydetection in Los Angeles County started almosttwo months early this year, leading to widespread activity 
countywide,'' said Susanne Kluh, general manager of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector ControlDistrict. 

Kluh said virus detections remain frequent despite suppressed mosquito abundance and urged residents 
to wear repellent when outdoors, particularly around dawn and dusk.

 West Nile virus is transmitted to people and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people 
who become infected have no symptoms, while about one in five develop a fever and other symptoms, 
according to health officials.

 About one in 150 infected people develop severe symptoms that can include high fever, stiff neck and 
muscle weakness. Severe illness can include meningitis, encephalitis and paralysis, health officials said.

 People older than 50 and those with certain health conditions face a greater risk of serious illness.

 There is no vaccine or specific treatment for West Nile virus. 


(Photo of an Albino Peacock like the one attacked) 

Last week, neighbors were apalled after observing a mailman assaulting a 
neighborhood fixture, a peacock. The bird, who residents in the area have 'adopted' 
and was often petted and fed by the young and the old. 

Accofding to some neighbors, he was called 'Sugar' because of his albino coloring. It 
is said he has been in the area for years. 

According to ABC News, 'surveillance footage captured the incident on Aug. 18 as the 
mailman spotted the peacock standing near him on a driveway around 4:30 p.m.
The man is seen grabbing a rock from the ground and hurling it at the peacock. The 
man later returns with a stick and strikes the bird on the head. The impact knocked the 
peacock to the ground, and he was seen flailing and struggling to get back up.' 

“It was heartbreaking to see the poor peacock just rolling around on the ground and 
trying to stand and couldn’t do it,” Davis told KTLA’s Rachel Menitoff. 

The attack was reported to the Pasadena Humane Society andbased on his X-rays, the bird did not sustain any broken bones or serious neurological 
injuries. 

Neighbors still have many questions about the violent assault, with some wonderingif the mailman felt scared or threatened at the time. 

However, depending on the verdict from an ongoing Animal Control investigation, 
the bird might be brought to sanctuary instead. 

The postal worker has not been identified. In a statement on the incident, the U.S. 
Postal Service said: 
“The Postal Service is reviewing the incident and gathering the facts. We expect our 
employees to conduct themselves professionally and appropriately while performing 
their duties. 

Postal employees in this area have experienced previous encounters with peacocks, 
and the Postal Service has been working with Pasadena Humane regarding concerns 
involving the birds.
We take allegations of inappropriate conduct seriously and will take appropriate 
action, as warranted, consistent with Postal Service policies.” 

REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK 
BEGINS OUTREACH MAILINGS FOR 2026 
GENERAL ELECTION 

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk 
(RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the mailing of voter outreach materials 
to millions of registered voters across the County as part of voter education 
efforts for the November 3, 2026 General Election. 

Approximately 4.8 million registered voters will receive a voter outreach 
postcard providing key information about voting options and important 
election dates. The postcard is translated into 18 languages and serves as an 
early reminder for voters to begin planning how they will participate in the 
upcoming election. 

In addition, the RR/CC is sending a Language Access mailer to approximately1 million voters who are newer registrants and are currently receiving election 
materials in English. This expanded mailer includes the same election 
information as the postcard, along with a Language Request Form that 
allows voters to request their ballot and election materials in their preferred 
language. 

“Providing voters with clear and accessible information early is an important 

part of preparing for the General Election,” said Registrar-Recorder/CountyClerk Dean C. Logan. “Our outreach mailings help voters understand their 
options available to them early on and ensure they have the information and 
language resources they need to make a plan to vote.” 
The mailers highlight key information for the election, including: 
• Vote by Mail ballots will begin mailing to all registered 
voters no later than October 5 
• Official Ballot Drop Boxes will open the same day Vote byMail ballots begin mailing• Vote Centers will open October 24 through Election Day,
November 3 
• Voters may return their ballot using an Official Ballot DropBox, by mail, or vote in person at any Vote Center in Los 
Angeles County 
Voters are also encouraged to create a personalized voting plan and receive 
timely election updates by visiting PLAN.LAVOTE.GOV or texting PLAN to 
LAVOTE (528683). 
For more information about the November 3, 2026 General Election, visit 
LAVOTE.GOV. 
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