Living through a ‘low-attention disaster,’ Mountain Fire survivors recover in LA’s shadow

Living through a 'low-attention disaster,' Mountain Fire survivors recover in LA's shadow

Nearly six months after the Mountain Fire displaced 750 people and destroyed 182 homes and other structures in Ventura County, survivors say recovery is more difficult without FEMA support and in the shadow of the LA fires.

100 days after the Palisades, Eaton fires, residents and leaders reflect on recovery and challenges

Cement trucks moved along, debris was hauled and cars with resident passes tucked onto the windshields whizzed by on the Pacific Coast Highway on Thursday, April 17. In Altadena, the trucks continued to haul away debris. Thursday marked 100 days since the monster fires tore through Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Many are still processing the grief and the loss. But as the hustle and bustle of recovery churned on amid the ruins, local leaders an…

Debris Cleared from Wildfire at Palisades Branch Library

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cleared fire debris from the Palisades Branch Library 24 days ahead of schedule, allowing Los Angeles city officials to take the next steps in rebuilding the facility, it was announced Thursday. The USACE expected to complete debris removal at the library in 30 days, but completed the work in six days. Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday touted how this work is just part of L.A.’s recovery effort that is on track to…

Lessons from Yosemite, a decade after the Rim fire

In 2013, a wildfire tore through Yosemite National Park. Its slow recovery can teach Angelenos what to expect in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires of 2025.

New survey reveals impact of Palisades and Eaton fires on communities

We are seeing more signs of recovery in the Palisades Fire burn zone amid a newly published report detailing the impact of the January wildfires on Los Angeles County residents.

Musicians, teachers, advocates unite to help fire-ravaged LA school rebuild music program

“I saw the horror and devastation that the wildfires wrought upon the infrastructure, lives and communities, and I wanted to make some kind of positive affect through something I’m passionate about.”