One year after wildfires swept through Pacific Palisades and Altadena, recovery challenges have shifted from physical rebuilding to insurance claims and regulatory decisions. The disaster exposed critical gaps in California's homeowner insurance system and claims handling processes.
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.
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.
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.
One year after the January wildfire in Pacific Palisades, recovery is driven by community leaders who stepped up where formal systems fell short. From business advocacy to infrastructure planning, neighbors built the recovery architecture themselves.
Pacific Palisades will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the January 7 Palisades Fire with a ceremony honoring the 12 lives lost. The event on Wednesday includes a flag presentation, procession, and community lunch.
Wildland firefighters across California are willing to wear respiratory protection despite concerns about mobility and safety, UCLA researchers found. The study comes as firefighters face increasing exposure to carcinogens and toxins from wildfires affecting the Los Angeles region.
Bank of America has committed $10 million in zero-interest loans to Community Development Financial Institutions supporting housing, nonprofit facilities and small business recovery from the Eaton and Palisades fires across Los Angeles.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, an all-but-certain candidate for president in 2028, jumped at the chance to address a forum of business executives and other A-list figures last week and burnish
A federal grand jury has indicted a former Pacific Palisades resident on charges of starting what became one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history, adding two felonies
