A year after the Palisades fire, she’s stayed behind, because leaving would abandon her son’s spirit
Shelley Sykes' son Rory died in the Palisades fire. The fire's anniversary brought tears, reflection...
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Three beams of light rose from Palisades Village honoring victims of Palisades, Altadena and Malibu fires
Spiritual leaders from different faith traditions guided the evening with prayers and reflections centered on...
LA wildfire rebuilding effort draws billions in aid, grants
The January 2025 firestorms unleashed a flood of litigation, regulation and ratemaking requests from major...
On anniversary, music echoes notes of hope for fire survivors — ‘the pulse and the heartbeat to the town’
Many on Wednesday found solace in music, as they reflected on the 1-year anniversay of...
Accountability: Hundreds demand it at Palisades fire anniversary rally
Los Angeles Councilmember Traci Park, whose district includes the Pacific Palisades, told the crowd the...
California’s congressional delegation renews call for federal aid on anniversary of wildfires
California's congressional delegation pens letter to President Donald Trump, asking for supplemental aid.
After devastating fires, LA made one part of rebuilding easy. There’s much more to do
Based on the pace of permitting, reconstruction in LA County is on a relatively fast...
A year after Eaton and Palisades fires, fewer than a dozen homes have been rebuilt
The streets of both communities remain lined with dirt lots. It's not so easy to...
Wildfire anniversary was a chance for this Pasadena school to celebrate resiliency
“Home: A Story of Resilience,” by author Carrie Barnes, shined bright in the lesson plan...
A Palisades church parish rebuilds its future while holding a community together
“It still feels unreal,” Father Kidney said. “Even though it happened, there’s an out-of-body quality...
Wildfire 1-year anniversary: Altadena, Palisades honor what was lost, advocate for future
Events across the region took place all day at schools, local businesses, houses of worship...
Pasadena Jewish Temple marks Eaton fire anniversary on ‘hallowed ground’
Meeting at its razed site for the first time since the Eaton fire, Pasadena's Jewish...
New lawsuits blame suicide, terminal illness deaths on Palisades fire
The suits were filed under a state law that expired Dec. 31 allowing heirs to...
SoCal Edison compensates 82 Eaton fire victims 2 months into program
The utility received 1,500 applications for its Eaton fire compensation program and paid out 82...
Resources and support for those affected by Palisades and Eaton fires one year later
Resources for those directly affected by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires and how the public...
Pacific Palisades businesses slowly return to work with ‘a lot of people gone’
Fewer than 10% of mom and pop businesses have reopened, while rebuilding the fire-ravaged business...
A year after LA wildfires, California seeks billions more in federal aid to rebuild
Could the political dynamics between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump impact funding?
This startup’s concept promises to snuff out California’s wildfires with sound
Entrepreneurs with a fire suppression technology developed by a NASA engineer wants to prevent a...
One year on, the Palisades fire has shaped LA Mayor Karen Bass’ first term, and her reelection hopes
A year after the Palisades wildfire killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes, political...
Q&A: Elected leaders reflect on challenges, lessons, triumphs, 1 year since Palisades, Eaton fires
A survey of some local elected leaders yields a mix of lesson learned and challenges...
These are the 31 fatal victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires; A year later, a reminder of who they were
Some resisted pleas to evacuate when the fires came, some were too infirmed to get...
Time to mourn, time to embrace, time to heal on LA wildfires’ anniversary: A list of public events
Find an event marking the 1-year anniversary of the Eaton and the Palisades wildfires.
What happened in the first hours of the Palisades, Eaton fires — ‘We were all caught off guard’
Residents recount what happened in the early hours of the two vicious fires, one year...
UCLA report: Standing homes air quality worsened over time in wildfire areas
What a UCLA study found about the lingering wildfire impacts on homes in both the...
California grant program coming for homeowners in wildfire areas
New Safe Homes grants program, taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026, could begin taking applications...
LA wildfire victims honored, survivors walk, ride on Rose Parade not far from destruction
Alongside an office theme of "The Magic in Teamwork," the Tournament of Roses this year...
Rose Parade, Rose Bowl game to honor fire victims, survivors with floats, vintage fire engines
After last year's "Best Day Ever" Rose Parade, the Altadena and Palisades communities lived through...
From Craftsman style to modern and minimalist, a year into post-fire rebuild a vision emerges
Housing options vary from relocating condemned houses, craning in factory builds and shopping plans from...
Column: Eaton fire disaster response was an outpouring of love to pets
Pasadena Humane reflects on the 2025 Eaton fire roaring through nearby neighborhoods and the generous...
‘Worst year ever’: Storm hits businesses in Altadena’s Mariposa Junction, drawing waves of helpers
For Sidecca’s owners and fans, the rain put a sad punctuation on “the worst year...
Record levels of holiday drivers expected; be careful out there amid storms in Southern California
It remains to be seen how many residents will choose to stay home rather than...
Bank of America commits to $10 million in zero-interest loans for Eaton and Palisades fire relief
The loans will be targeted for housing, nonprofit facilities and small business recovery.
Landmarks and notable businesses lost: A year after the Eaton and Palisades fires
Renowned restaurants, a bunny museum, parks, camps and many historic houses are all ashes. What...
Column: I survived the Eaton fire. Here’s what the past year has been like
Wildfire survivor Kara-Lisa Jones Mitchell shares a glimpse at her year-long journey from disaster to...
In Eaton fire burn zone, ‘grief attacks,’ reminders of what was, mix with carols and bursts of cheer
What Altadenans are carrying this holiday season: exhaustion, gratitude, and the heavy weight of loss,...
1 year after Eaton fire, nature’s rebound in Altadena carries ‘a little bit of hope’ for town’s future
With the community's identity inextricably linked with nature, environmental advocates have spent the year working...
9 public safety issues raised by Eaton, Palisades fires – and what’s been done about them
The Eaton and Palisades fires exposed an array of public safety response issues. A year...
Column: Riding along on a mission to ‘poppify’ Altadena
Reporter Anissa Rivera puts on her columnist cap to rid along with a man on...
Nature is rebounding a year after January’s fires, as plants, wildlife – and even a waterfall – thrive
A year after the Eaton and Palisades fires, the natural areas, such as canyons and...
Impatience, frustration with attorneys push some Eaton fire survivors to SCE compensation program
SCE offers fast-track payoffs as an alternative to years of litigation, which could deliver bigger...
These were the 13 largest wildfires in LA, OC, SB and Riverside counties in 2025
2025 saw high-profile blazes in Los Angeles County, though the number of acres burned was...
Free Rose Parade and Floatfest tickets coming to fire-affected residents
Free tickets for the parade will be provided to various community organizations, which will in...
‘Rising Together’ Rose Parade float to bring together Palisades, Eaton firestorm survivors
The float, unveiled this week, will honor the dead from January's L.A.-area wildfires while symbolizing...
5 men charged with felonies for allegedly working as unlicensed contractors in Eaton fire burn-scar area
Unlicensed contractors may ask for significant money upfront and then leave homeowners high and dry...
A 14-year-old’s letter leads to Hollywood honor for LAFD
In a year when LA-area fire firefighters were put to the test, Connecticut eighth-grader Eniola...
California again delays ‘zone zero’ wildfire protection rules for homes
Officials are waiting until March 2026 to continue work on regulations to require ember-resistant zones...
In Altadena, the first of 15 developer-built homes lists for $1.9M
New Pointe's entry into Altadena comes as the neighborhood is in various stages of recovery...
Rebuilding Altadena: Research-based ideas from the next-gen architects
A group of 19 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo architecture students will lead the information-only...
‘Huge’ bear takes up residence in crawl space under Altadena man’s home
State wildlife experts have been working on two other bear incidents in the region.
Altadena family gets an IKEA-sized disaster recovery boost
Ikea and Reach Out WorldWide team up to get one Altadena family home in time...
15 Native American tribes honored for their part in battling January’s LA County fires
About 15 tribal nations that sent fire suppression crews to battle the Eaton and Palisades...
With holidays looming, foundation to award $6 million to aid fire recovery
The California Community Foundation will award $6 million to an array of groups in Altadena...
LA County Fire to probe Eaton fire evacuation orders, after report of 3-hour delay in west Altadena
More timely alerts to evacuate may have helped more victims get out sooner, before the...
Volkswagen debuts restored vintage blue bus that survived a California wildfire and melted hearts
The new and improved Azul made its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
It refills in 5 minutes: Mammoth new ‘dip tank’ will aid air battles against wildfires
Firefighters need all the help they can get and every minute counts when faced with...
Rep. Min introduces bill to bolster ability to predict extreme fire conditions
Rep. Dave Min, D-Costa Mesa, says predictive models have fallen short in understanding extreme conditions...
US senators take public testimony on wildfire response at Palisades field hearing
The GOP-led hearing included criticisms of Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA city officials. Newsom's office...
Eaton fire victims ask Gov. Newsom for help persuading SCE to provide housing relief
Fire victims want Edison to immediately pay $200,000 per household to keep them financially afloat.
LA County launches investigation of State Farm over handling of wildfire claims
Amid widespread complaints of delays and underpayments, county attorneys are demanding State Farm to cease...
Evacuation warnings issued in LA city and county burn scar areas as rainstorm approaches
The storm is expected to roll in to Southern California on Thursday.
Biggest fall rainstorm yet heads toward Southern California, landing Thursday
Temperatures are expected to drop from the low 70s on Wednesday and Thursday to the...
‘We feel alone’: LA fire survivors call for California’s insurance chief Lara to resign
Gov. Newsom is also facing pressure to oust the commissioner as insurance policyholders struggle with...
‘We got a little of ourselves back,’ visitors declare as Will Rogers park reopens months after fire
The deadly Palisades fire swept through the area in January. Thousands of acres were torched...
Altadenans rally to buy lot where a town institution stood
Sipoo Shelene Hearring is facing an urgent deadline to raise $600,000 to buy the lot...
Standing Altadena homes still contaminated after remediation, testing results show
Dozens of people held signs behind a series of speakers with a clear message: "Clearance...
Mayor Karen Bass calls for probe into LAFD response before Palisades fire
Mayor Bass on Friday requested a full investigation into reports that firefighters were ordered to...
Norman the werewolf still stands as Altadena’s symbol of resilience – and dressed up for Halloween
He stands 8-feet tall and is known as Norman, a werewolf that instead of scaring...
Lawmakers request information about LA’s response to January wildfires — and diversity hiring practices
Two GOP senators are looking into hiring policies for the Fire Department and Department of...
SCE launches Eaton fire compensation fund, increasing eligible homes and payments to children
The giant utility is now accepting damage claims for the fund, which promises faster cash...
Microbusinesses in LA-area wildfire areas remain vulnerable, UCLA report finds
A UCLA research series analyzed the impact on the small business communities in both fire...
Scapegoating Palisades fire suspect is ‘preposterous,’ his lawyer says
If convicted, Jonathan Rinderknecht could face up to 45 years in prison.
Heavy rainstorm hits Southern California, bringing evacuations, rescues, and some flooding
About 120 homes in the Pacific Palisades area were under mandatory evacuation orders until 6...
Storm is bringing thunderstorms and possible flooding in Southern California burn scars
Flood warnings were issued for burn scar areas in LA, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside...
Getty Villa, several others added as defendants to Palisades fire lawsuit
New defendants are blamed for overgrown brush, broken power poles and natural gas explosions, which...
Check out some wildfire-related bills that Gov. Newsom signed this week
The sweeping package of bills were signed nine months after the most devastating wildfires to...
Newsom signs bill to stabilize FAIR Plan insurance
The bipartisan bill aims to prevent the state’s home insurer of last resort from running...
Will Altadena residents ‘come home’? A new report seeks answers amid unsettling and mixed patterns
A new report sheds light on concerns over gentrification and development in Altadena, and whether...
Suspect could face the death penalty in Palisades fire case
For now, the 29-year-old is accused only of property destruction by means of fire for...
Map: See where California FAIR Plan seeks home insurance rate hikes
Under a new proposal, insurance costs would rise for most of the plan's more than...
SCE stalls Eaton fire settlement talks while promoting its own compensation program
Victims attorneys say SCE is pressuring fire victims to take the company's payment program rather...
For LA County residents, Tax Day was delayed until Oct. 15. Are you ready?
An automatic extension to file 2024 income tax returns was granted by the IRS and...
Man who set destructive Line fire in Highland gets 16 years to life
He received six years for setting a fire that was quickly extinguished by a Good...
Dodgers Foundation’s Sunset Run drew 40,000 runners and help for wildfire communities
Proceeds from the Sunset Run are earmarked for wildfire relief and recovery, focusing specifically on...
Will LA County get federal funding to better prepare for future wildfires?
A report this week includes recommendations to address delays in alert notifications and confusion over...
LA County poised to restructure ‘underresourced’ Office of Emergency Management after report shows ‘weaknesses’
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors will receive a full presentation on a third-party report...
Palisades, Eaton wildfires destroyed 11,000 homes. Less than 10% have permits to rebuild
As Southern California nears the heart of wildfire season, rebuilding is merely inching forward in areas...
For Eaton fire survivors, report affirms a blunt fact: We’re ‘unprepared for the realities we live with’
Fire victims are disappointed with the report on evacuations notices and alerts from the January...
Grand Canyon National Park will reopen portions of North Rim after destructive wildfire subsides
Daytime access will begin Oct. 1 to locations including Point Imperial.
At a glance: Key findings in McChrystal Group’s after-action review of LA wildfires
The independent after-action report of alerts and evacuations during the Palisades and Eaton fires was...
What went wrong with Eaton fire alerts, evacuations: Report details ‘series of weaknesses’ but avoids specific blame
A report from the McChrystal Group lays out its findings into why some Altadena residents...
LA County Board of Supervisors to review report on evacuation alerts for deadly Eaton, Palisades fires
The board will review a report created by the McChrystal Group at its Sept. 30...
AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California — often before humans call 911
A growing network of high-tech devices searches for smoke and calls it in.
Disney brings Field Day to schools impacted by Eaton Fire
Students from Odyssey Charter School, McKinley School and Don Benito shuffled into the schoolyards sporting...
Entertainer Ana Victoria crafts song to help school humbled by Eaton fire
Victoria, a Grammy-nominated Mexican American singer, is also the parent of a student who attends...
These are the wildfire-related bills the California Legislature OK’d this year
Lawmakers introduced dozens of wildfire-related bills this year. We highlight some the legislature recently passed.
California’s FAIR Plan would face more scrutiny under bill heading to Newsom’s desk
The FAIR Plan faces accusations of denying smoke-damage claims and more. Can California lawmakers keep...
Youth mental health challenges keep mounting 2 years after Maui wildfires
Therapists say students' mental health issues continue to grow.
Flight crew didn’t follow Cal Fire protocol before helicopter crash that killed 3 in Cabazon, NTSB says
The crash killed Riverside County Assistant Chief John Bischof, Capt. Tim Rodriguez and pilot Tony...
California to boost utility wildfire fund by $18 billion
The agreement would see ratepayers contribute half of the money and utility shareholders contribute the...
This California town was ravaged by a wildfire. Seven years later, schools are still recovering
The fire's impact on education highlights the need to balance mental health support with academics.