Palisades Neighborhood News

Fall Interns | Pacific Palisades

The Palisadian-Post is currently seeking participants who are interested in writing or photography for its fall internship program.

Those who intern will be asked to commit between two and six hours per week to composing stories or taking photos, editing, and participating in events.

To be considered, send a resume and brief background, including interest in journalism and ties to Pacific Palisades, as well as two or three writing or photography samples to mypost@palipost.com.

—SARAH SHMERLING

Fire Relief Fund | Pacific Palisades

YouTube announced on August 7 that $3 million of $15 million it has committed in the aftermath of the January fires will go toward “a new fund for creative professionals” in Los Angeles.

“The fund will support performing arts and entertainment professionals in LA who lost their homes or experienced damage due to the fires,” read information about the fund. “This includes not only YouTube creators, but also the editors, writers, costume teams and countless other professionals who make up the backbone of the creative industry.”

For additional information, including eligibility and how to apply, visit entertainmentcommunity.org/disaster-emergency-financial-assistance.         —SARAH SHMERLING

UCLA Survey of Evacuation Experiences | Pacific Palisades

A UCLA-based research team has created a survey regarding evacuation experiences during the 2025 wildfires.

The study is being done in partnership with Oklahoma State, University of California, Davis, University of California, Irvine, University of Hawaii, University of North Carolina, and Utah State University to “understand the experiences of Los Angeles residents during the recent wildfire events.”

“We are aware that many in our community have experienced survey fatigue over the past six months, with individuals receiving surveys on various topics,” read a statement from UCLA. “From what we know, this is the first survey to collect data on your evacuation experiences, so we hope it complements and does not duplicate responses you’ve given in the past. The goal of this work is to inform future disaster planning efforts that take into account people’s real-life experiences from this disaster.”

The survey, which should “take no longer than 15 minutes to complete,” is available at survey123.arcgis.com/share/424348cc374042649df170c17d9b4beb.

Sages & Seekers | Pali High

Sages & Seekers has opened enrollment for fall 2025—including an in-person program via Palisades Charter High School.

The intergenerational program connects “seekers”—students in high school or college between the ages of 14 to 25—to “sages”—participants who are age 60 and above who will share their “life experience with an interested listener.”

The Pali High program will take place at the school’s temporary location at the former Sears site (302 Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica) on Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. beginning October 9.

Additional in-person programs will take place at Larchmont Charter High School – Lafayette Park, Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center, ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center and JOY Center, and The Waverly School. There are also options available for online programs.

A virtual information session for “older adults and organizations who would like to learn more about” online and in-person programs will take place on Monday, August 25, at 10 a.m.

For additional information or to sign up for either the informational session or the program, visit sagesandseekers.org/enroll.

—SARAH SHMERLING