Fire survivors struggling to afford the cost of rebuilding

It's been more than a year since the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires, and a major hurdle for those trying to rebuild is money.

Eaton Fire response in Black community scrutinized
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California’s Attorney General has launched a civil rights investigation into the 2025 Eaton Fire response following reports of evacuation delays.

California expands wildfire survivor mortgage relief to $100,000

Governor Newsom has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide $100,000 in mortgage relief grants for California fire survivors and increases income eligibility.

AG Bonta launches civil rights probe into Eaton Fire evacuation delays

Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office will probe if race or age discrimination caused delayed evacuations in West Altadena during the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire.

Bass denies watering down Palisades Fire report
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has denied an LA Times article that alleges she had a report on the Palisades Fire altered to downplay failures.

Karen Bass, Rick Caruso have war of words
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A bombshell report from Los Angeles Times alleges Mayor Karen Bass ordered her staff to "water down" an after-action report that detailed the missteps from the city's fire department during last year's deadly Palisades Fire.

Bass ordered changes to Palisades Fire after-action report: LA Times
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Mayor Karen Bass' office is denying the Los Angeles Times' bombshell report that Bass directed the "watering down" of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the LAFD during last year's deadly Palisades Fire. 

Bass' office denies altering Palisades Fire after-action report

Mayor Karen Bass' office denied reports that said she directed the watering down of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the Los Angeles Fire Department during last year's Palisades Fire.

LA City OKs plan to waive rebuilding permit fees for eligible Palisades Fire survivors

Almost 13 months after the devastating Palisades fire, Los Angeles city leaders are moving closer to offering major financial relief for families still struggling to rebuild.

Bass addresses Palisades recovery
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed top issues which includes Palisades Fire recovery, homeless crisis in the city, and crime.

State of City: Wildfire recovery updates, LA vs. ICE
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass blasted the Trump administration for the ongoing ICE raids, in addition to giving an update on the Jan. 2025 wildfire recovery efforts and previewing FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl LXI (Feb. 2027) and LA28.

No rebuilding plan yet for Pacific Palisades
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A long-promised rebuilding report meant to guide recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades following last year’s devastating wildfire has still not been released, months after its expected completion date, raising concerns among residents trying to rebuild.

Trump signs executive order to fast-track rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires

President Trump’s new executive order aims to preempt California permitting rules to speed up wildfire reconstruction in Los Angeles, sparking a clash with Gov. Newsom.

One year later: Palisades Charter High returns
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Palisades Charter High School reopens its classes on January 27, 2026, marking an emotional return after students and their families lost everything in the Palisades Fire.

First modular home installed after Eaton Fire
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The first round of modular homes has been installed, marking a major milestone for Eaton Fire survivors.