Shopping Center Fire Update | The Highlands
Los Angeles Fire Department has determined the fire that broke out at 1515 Palisades Drive in the Highlands on Thursday, April 22, originated in the kitchen area of Casa Nostra near the stove, citing “significant” electrical wiring charred in the wall and hood.
The fire broke out on the first floor of a two-story shopping center, damaging the restaurant and surrounding offices. LAFD attributed the fire to a failure of equipment, with no other specifications.
The fire spread to businesses on the second floor of the complex and burned for 41 minutes before being extinguished, according to LAFD Spokesperson Brian Humphrey.
Joe Cirillo, general manager of the property, said he is not sure how long it’s going to take, but that he believes the property damage will be resolved and back to normal “hopefully within a short period
of time.”
—LILY TINOCO
‘Move With Love’ | Pacific Palisades
Community members are invited to walk, run, swim, golf, dance or spin to support the Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research’s annual fundraising event on Saturday, May 15, renamed “Move With Love” for 2021.
Each year, Palisadian runners and walkers join the foundation in spring for the annual Walk With Love, which, in a typical year, hosts iterations in Pacific Palisades, Palm Springs and Santa Barbara.
In 2020, in response to COVID-19, the event pivoted to take place virtually. And this year, it will once again be online, but with a slight difference: Instead of Walk With Love, it is now Move With Love.
“I am so excited to be able to get moving this year and support the foundation,” Anne W., a 2021 Move With Love supporter, shared. “It’s great to see that we’re branching out into new areas, and I’m excited to move with my friends and family around the country.”
Each registered participant will receive a Move With Love bundle, which includes a limited-edition T-shirt, custom movement bib and a social media toolkit to share the experience online with the Move With Love community. Palisadians are invited to register as an individual, or by joining or creating a team.
“Together we will reach our fundraising goal of $150,000 in support of innovative, ground-breaking breast cancer research,” Dr. Susan Love concluded in a statement.
For more information or to register for this year’s event, visit movewithlove2021.org.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Gelson’s Offers Mother’s Day Brunch, Gifts | The Village
Gelson’s is offering to-go brunch options this Mother’s Day, with pickup times available on Saturday, May 8, and Sunday, May 9, for orders placed by Friday, May 7.
Items on the brunch menu include Poached Salmon served with Artichoke Fennel and Prosciutto Salad, Crab Cakes with Pixie Tangerine Salad and Citrus Grilled Chicken with Greek Salad. Each item comes in serving sizes for two people, with sides of fruit, a demi baguette and Nutella chocolate bites.
Gelson’s also has an array of flower options available, with an additional selection of gifts, including a curated selection of wine, freshly squeezed orange juice and See’s Candies.
For a full list of items, visit gelsons.com/mothersday.
—SARAH SHMERLING
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