Eighteen months after the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed 16,000 structures across Los Angeles County, only about 1% of the homes have been rebuilt, according to the County Permitting Dashboard. Survivors continue to face significant displacement and housing shortages while public scrutiny intensifies over high overtime pay for fire department officials. Status of the rebuilding … Read more
The Los Angeles City Council voted 12-1 on Wednesday to authorize $500,000 for private legal counsel to defend the city against a lawsuit filed by former fire chief Kristin Crowley. The litigation, filed Feb. 20 in Los Angeles Superior Court, centers on Crowley’s claims of retaliation following her removal by Mayor Karen Bass in the … Read more
Kenneth Bass, the brother of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, has joined thousands of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power (DWP) following the destruction of his home in a January 2025 wildfire. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on May 18, alleges … Read more
Southern California is bracing for a series of storms beginning Sunday, bringing colder temperatures, significant rainfall, and mountain snow. The City of Los Angeles issued evacuation warnings Saturday for areas near recent burn scars, anticipating potential debris flows. Evacuation Warnings and Road Closures Evacuation warnings are in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday through 9 a.m. … Read more
For artist Kathryn Andrews, loss has become a recurring reality. In January 2025, she fled a fire in the Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles with only her passport and two dogs, Cooper and Coco. It wasn’t the first time she’d lost everything to wildfire; five years prior, her home in Juniper Hills was destroyed in … Read more
Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore revealed Monday that language in the official after-action report following the devastating Palisades fire was softened before public release. This disclosure came as internal evaluations of the fire response were made available to the public for the first time. Concerns Over Transparency Moore, who assumed the role of fire … Read more
In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires a year ago, a surge of mutual aid emerged to support those affected, particularly within the Los Angeles art community. However, organizers and recipients alike emphasize that this initial support is not a long-term solution, and systemic improvements are needed to address the ongoing needs of … Read more
Reality television personality Spencer Pratt announced Wednesday his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles, a move fueled by his criticism of the city’s response to the Palisades fire. Pratt lost his home in the blaze, which occurred one year prior to his announcement, and has since been a vocal critic of Mayor Karen Bass and … Read more
One Year Later: The Lingering Scars and Future of LA Wildfires A year has passed since the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires ripped through Los Angeles County, leaving a trail of destruction and a stark reminder of California’s escalating wildfire risk. The statistics are sobering – 31 lives lost, 59 square miles scorched, and over … Read more
In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, a new trend is emerging: investors are purchasing a significant number of vacant lots in burn zones, raising concerns about the future of impacted communities. Investor Activity Increases in Burn Zones A recent report from Redfin found that investors are scooping up nearly half of … Read more