When a fire ripped through the Santa Monica Mountains on January 7th, people across the globe learned a new name. The Palisades. The Pacific Palisades, or the land where Sunset Boulevard meets the Pacific Ocean, is much more than just a neighborhood. For some it is a stop along PCH, for others it's a place they’ve called home for generations. From Hollywood ranches to a surfers paradise, the Palisades has a recent but storied history. Today on AirTalk, we’ll be taking a look at the cultural and environmental history of the Pacific Palisades. Joining us to discuss isWade Graham,historian and affiliate with The USC-Huntington Institute for California and the West. Also joining us is long time resident and LAist FilmWeek CriticWade Major. Do you have a question about the history of the Palisades? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com. 

 

When a fire ripped through the Santa Monica Mountains on January 7th, people across the globe learned a new name. The Palisades. The Pacific Palisades, or the land where Sunset Boulevard meets the Pacific Ocean, is much more than just a neighborhood. For some it is a stop along PCH, for others it's a place they&rsquo;ve called home for generations. From Hollywood ranches to a surfers paradise, the Palisades has a recent but storied history. Today on AirTalk, we&rsquo;ll be taking a look at the cultural and environmental history of the Pacific Palisades. Joining us to discuss is<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wade_Graham_(writer)"> Wade Graham</a>, historian and affiliate with The USC-Huntington Institute for California and the West. Also joining us is long time resident and LAist FilmWeek Critic <a href="http://www.lafca.net/critics/Wade_Major.php">Wade Major</a>. Do you have a question about the history of the Palisades? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at <a href="mailto:atcomments@laist.com">atcomments@laist.com</a>.&nbsp;
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