Los Angeles cat cafe offers cuddle sessions for those affected by wildfires
Crumbs and Whiskers Cat Cafe is hosting 15 minute free cat cuddle sessions for those affected by the ongoing wildfires. Lead host of the cafe, Haley Collins called it a “peaceful and de-stressing experience.”
Palisades branch of Los Angeles Public Library destroyed in fire
Among the thousands of buildings believed destroyed in the Palisades Fire is a branch of the Los Angeles Public Library that opened in its current form more than 20 years ago, the library system said.
Library service to the Pacific Palisades goes much farther back in time than 2003, when the large branch was opened, it said.
Library service to the coastal community began in 1929, the first branch opened in 1952 and then a larger one replaced it in 1963, the library system said. The library that burned down, with 11,500 square feet of books and other materials, opened in 2003.
“It is with great sadness that we report the loss of our beloved Palisades Branch Library. We are eternally grateful to the amazing staff, volunteers and community members who have contributed to the growth of the Palisades Branch Library,” the library system said in a statement.
“It has been an extraordinarily difficult week for Los Angeles. We have witnessed unimaginable devastation, but through it all, there have been inspiring stories of communities coming together,” the library system said.
