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Pacific Palisades Residents Rage Against $31 Brush Fines

2/23/2026

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Residents of Pacific Palisades are outraged after brush clearance fines totaling $31 for alleged non-compliance, despite losses from last year's fires.
Carol Sandborn, a Pacific Palisades resident who lost her home, called the fines insulting and cruel.
Residents claim the fire department never inspected their properties.
Many residents refuse to pay the fines on principle.
The mayor's office called the fines unacceptable and is coordinating with Los Angeles Fire Department.

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Residents of Pacific Palisades are outraged after brush clearance fines totaling $31 for alleged non-compliance, despite losses from last year's fires.
Carol Sandborn, a Pacific Palisades resident who lost her home, called the fines insulting and cruel.
Residents claim the fire department never inspected their properties.
Many residents refuse to pay the fines on principle.
The mayor's office called the fines unacceptable and is coordinating with Los Angeles Fire Department.