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Los Angeles community marks fire anniversary with resilience, anger and remembrance
One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed 17,000 structures across
One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed 17,000 structures across Los Angeles County, communities are marking the anniversary with memorials and protests as rebuilding continues amid lingering questions about the disaster response.
Route 66's centennial celebrations launched Saturday at Santa Monica Pier with The Drive Home VII caravan featuring nine vintage vehicles embarking on a cross-country journey. The event marks the first of many activities planned through 2026 celebrating the historic highway.
A year after devastating Los Angeles wildfires, homeowners in Altadena and Pacific Palisades face dangerous levels of lead, asbestos and other toxins in their surviving homes. Many are forced to live in contaminated environments as insurance companies resist covering proper remediation.
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Malibu to Mark One Year Since Devastating Palisades Fire
Malibu will host a community commemoration on January 7 marking one year since the devastating Palisades Fire that claimed
The Santa Monica Daily Press's podcast 'A Developing Story' has topped national charts, ranking #1 for Local News on Goodpods and in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide. The six-episode series on Santa Monica's housing development has resonated far beyond city limits.
California's economy has seen zero net job growth since the pandemic ended with 5.6% unemployment - highest in the nation. As Newsom positions for a presidential run, economic challenges including poverty and homelessness deserve more attention than political feuds.
Tesla lost its position as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker, delivering 1.64 million vehicles in 2025 (down 9% from 2024), while Chinese rival BYD sold 2.26 million. Fourth quarter deliveries of 418,227 fell short of analyst expectations.
Malibu will host a community commemoration on January 7 marking one year since the devastating Palisades Fire that claimed 12 lives and destroyed over 6,800 structures across Los Angeles' westside communities, becoming California's third-most destructive wildfire.
One year after the Palisades Fire destroyed homes and businesses, owners reflect on community support, challenges faced, and hopes for the future. Some have relocated to Venice and Brentwood, while others are working to rebuild in Pacific Palisades and Malibu.
🌧️Happy 1st weekend of 2026. SoCal weather should return midweek. Until then, think of all the New Year's resolutions you can accomplish..
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One year after the
