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Public officials pass rebuilding reforms to ‘restore hope’ six months after LA fires

Six months after the destructive Palisades and Eaton fires, Los Angeles officials are implementing reforms to restore hope among displaced Pacific Palisades residents, with measures like waiving building permit fees (potentially saving homeowners up to $30,000) and expediting “like-for-like” rebuild permits to be approved within 30 days.

A survey by the Urban Land Institute, UCLA, and USC indicates that 80% of Palisades residents plan to rebuild if it can be done withi...

Centenarian Adapts to New Life After Palisades Fire Destroys Home

Lee Calvert, a 100-year-old former continuity scriptwriter for shows like “Star Trek” and a badminton hall-of-famer, lost her home of six decades in the Tahitian Terrace mobile home park during the January 2025 Palisades fire.

Now living in an...

Reservoir in Pacific Palisades Back in Service After Lengthy Repairs

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced the restoration of the Santa Ynez Reservoir, a key infrastructure component in Pacific Palisades that was undergoing repairs during the January 2025 wildfire. The successful completion of these ...

After the Palisades and Eaton fires, faith communities forge ahead

The Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church, among 14 religious institutions destroyed in the January 2025 fires, has found temporary worship space at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, where choir members continue to support displaced congregants like Lau...

Blue Ribbon Commission aims to accelerate pace and reduce cost of rebuilding

To support a more resilient and sustainable recovery from the 2025 LA County Wildfires, Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath convened an independent Commission made up of leading experts from diverse professional backgrounds who are volunteering their time ...

Case Study 2.0: The grassroots initiative to rebuild a more resilient Palisades

After the devastating January 2025 wildfires destroyed nearly 7,000 buildings in Pacific Palisades, brothers Steven and Jason are spearheading a grassroots effort to revitalize the area. Their plan focuses on creating fire-resilient homes that are bo...

PCH Reopening Boosts Palisades Recovery Efforts

The reopening of an 11-mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), a critical artery for the Palisades, was completed ahead of schedule, allowing residents, construction workers, and first responders to access the fire-ravaged area more easily.

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Palisades Reaches Milestone with 2,000 Properties Cleared for Rebuilding

Mayor Karen Bass announced a significant milestone in the Palisades fire recovery, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers clearing debris from nearly 2,000 properties, enabling residents to start rebuilding.

The city has issued 54 permits for 40 ad...

Palisades Schools Prepare for Fall Return with Portable Classrooms

The Los Angeles Unified School District is advancing the Palisades rebuild by installing portable classrooms at Palisades Charter High School and Marquez Elementary, allowing students to resume in-person learning on their home campuses in the fall se...