LAFD actions in Palisades fire shrouded in secrecy as city refuses to release records
More than two months after the flames levelled most of the Pacific Pallisade, the Los Angeles Fire Department and Mayor Karen Bass’ offices maintain exceptional secrets about the city’s preparation and response to hell. The fire department, mayor and her representatives have yet to provide answers to basic questions from the era on whether they […]
L.A. approves first permits for rebuilding homes after Palisades fire
The city of Los Angeles paves the way for three Pacific Pallisard homeowners to begin rebuilding their property. According to the Building and Safety Department, the approval of the project, one repairs a damaged home and two for a complete reconstruction, represents a significant milestone in its recovery from a catastrophic wildfire in January. The […]
Palisades water cleared for drinking after wildfire as Bass touts speed of fire recovery
Pacific Palisade residents and businesses will be able to use water safely this week, Mayor Karenbus announced Thursday, touting the milestone as a sign of speedy efforts to rebuild the devastated neighborhood. The “Don’t Drink” notification will be lifted on Friday, the two-month anniversary of the fatal Palisade fire after LA Water and Power engineers […]
Palisades could rebuild with more affordable housing. But many in the wealthy area oppose the idea
Justin Kokhanov envisions one of the most spectacular apartment buildings in neighborhood history, in the ashes of a family’s shell gas station along the Pacific Palisade’s main commercial corridor. It has a Cape Cod style white brick facade, along with a shade and a metal roof. 8th floor high. and up to 100 apartments, including […]
Mayor Bass pins blame for Palisades blaze on fire chief, dismisses her
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LAFD could have had at least 10 engines patrolling Palisades hills, former chiefs say
The first 911 call took place at 10:29am from a resident of Piedra Morada Drive, Pacific Palisades. In the strong winds, I could see fire in the distance, and flames flickered over the ridge suffocated by Chaparral. About 11 minutes later, Engine 23 from the Los Angeles Fire Station radioed to the dispatch. “We’re on […]
Who’s in charge of Palisades fire recovery? The answer is complicated
As Los Angeles began his long and laborious job of recovering from the devastating Palisade fire, Mayor Karen Bass tapped many people inside and outside the city hall to coordinate his efforts. What’s even more difficult to identify is how all consulting companies, nonprofits, and city council members, along with Bass appointees, fit their work. […]
L.A. mayor taps Illinois consulting firm to support Palisades fire recovery
A month after the devastating Palisade fire, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that he had chosen a private consulting firm to help repair infrastructure and mitigate the environment. Illinois-based Hagerty Consulting “will provide full project management and coordinate all of the various private and public agencies,” the mayor said. The work of rebuilding public […]
Palisades fire checkpoints will remain after Bass reverses course
A few hours before the Pacific Parisade, which caused the fire, was set to be generally resumed, Mayor Karen Bus, the mayor of LA, reversed the course on controversial decisions, and the checkpoint remains in the area on Saturday nights. He said he was. The 11 -hour BASS announcement was made after the devastated coastal […]
In walking tour, mayor and recovery czar pledge revived Pacific Palisades
Mayor Karen Bus plans to hire an external consultant to handle important reconstruction agreements in the areas that have been devastated by the Parisade Fire this month. The company represents the city’s interest in the process of recovering the mountain fire, including implementing damage evaluation, monitoring air and water quality, interacting with various federal agencies, […]
