PCH officially reopens: What you need to know

The highway has been closed since early January. It comes months ahead of schedule following Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement that the route would reopen by the end of May.

False wildfire alerts during LA wildfires spark outrage
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A recently-released report looked into the false wildfire alerts that popped up across Los Angeles in the wake of the Jan. 2025 wildfires.

Park being overrun with squirrels
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Palisades Park has been overrun with aggressive squirrels, sparking concerns from residents.

Plane makes emergency landing on Pacific Palisades golf course

A small plane diverted from Santa Monica Airport made an emergency landing at the Riviera Country Club golf course in Pacific Palisades.

California restaurant icon Bob Morris passes away

Bob Morris, the California restaurant icon behind restaurants such as Gladstone’s and RJ’s the Rib Joint, has passed away. He was 81.

Mudslide closes stretch of PCH in Malibu

The mudslides, caused by Saturday morning rain showers, led to a temporary closure between State Route 27 and Carbon Beach Terrace.

Sen. Padilla visits Palisades Fire zone, pushes for wildfire prevention legislation

California State Senator Alex Padilla toured the Palisades fire zone to assess recovery progress and discuss efforts to collaborate with the federal government on reducing fire risks and aiding victims.

Suspected copper thief arrested in Pacific Palisades

CHP caught 22-year-old Ernesto Algeria Ramirez of Norwalk in possession of about 1,000 lbs. of copper worth around $5,000.

97-year-old woman loses home of 60 years in Palisades Fire

Louvenia Jenkins, one of the first Black homeowners in the Pacific Palisades, recently celebrated her 97th birthday. The bittersweet milestone comes months after the trailblazer lost her home of 60 years in the Palisades Fire.

PCH to reopen by end of May, Newsom says

PCH, which closed after the Palisades Fire, is currently open only to residents in the Palisades Fire burn area, essential businesses, and repair crews.

Palisades Fire rebuild continues with plans for rebuilt rec center

The City of Los Angeles is partnering with Rick Caruso's Steadfast LA and the LA Strong Sports Foundation to rebuild the center months after it burned down.

Rebuilding underway in Palisades Fire zone

The rebuilding process begins in Pacific Palisades three months after the deadly Palisades Fire erupted.

First rebuilding permit issued in Palisades Fire zone
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Just after three months since the Palisades Fire first erupted, the rebuilding process begins in the Pacific Palisades on Wednesday, April 9.

'We Love LA' concert held for fire survivors, heroes
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A concert was held at the Hollywood Bowl to treat Jan. 2025 wildfire survivors, as well as the first responders who helped save the residents.

More LA wildfire victims eligible for debris removal, deadline extended

Condos and certain other multi-family homes are now eligible for the federal debris removal program. The deadline to opt-in was just extended.

Mayor Bass' deleted text messages from Palisades Fire released

The LA mayor's office released a series of deleted text messages that were sent between Karen Bass and city and county officials as the Palisades Fire erupted.

LA Mayor issues executive order to expedite rebuilding in the Pacific Palisades

On Friday, LA Mayor Karen Bass issued an emergency executive order aimed at expediting the rebuilding process for impacted residents of the Pacific Palisades.