L.A. County faces $2 billion in fire recovery costs, straining budget
The LA County government is facing a budget cut of about $89 million, being added with a fire recovery cost of about $2 billion and the biggest sexual abuse settlement in US history. To fill the budget gap, the county will have to fill hundreds of vacant locations, but layoffs are not expected, county chief […]
Soboroff bows out as L.A. fire recovery czar, with some parting shots
Last week as L.A.’s fire recovery emperor, Steve Soborov said he was locked out of almost high-level plans from the start, raising questions about why Mayor Karen Bass chose him and whether the reconstruction from the Parisades fire is on track. A longtime civic leader who likes to speak his heart prefers to speak at […]
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 […]
L.A. recovery czar sounds off over working for free: “I was lied to”
Mayor Karen Bass Steve Soborov, emperor of Wild Fire Recovery, is unhappy with working for free, telling the audience that they “lied” and texts to back it up. I had an email. A statement made last week by a group of Harvard West Lake School alumni, attempting to deal with what Soborov calls the “elephant […]
Wildfire recovery czar will work for free after criticism over planned $500,000 salary
Facing intense criticism of her Chief Wildfire Recovery Officer’s planned salary of $500,000 for a 90-day job, Mayor Karen Bass reversed the course on Saturday evening, with Steve Soborov paying He said he would not receive it. Soboroff’s salary would have been fully funded by the charity, but the Times first reported early Saturday morning. […]
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 […]
Newsom taps Magic, Wasserman, Walter to lead philanthropic L.A. fire recovery initiative
GOV. Gavin Newsom tapping Magic Johnson, Dodgers Chairman Markwalter, 2028 Olympic Organizer Casey Wasserman, leading new private sector initiatives to support Los Angeles’s recovery. The California Governor said that the philanthropic activities called La Rises will collect business leaders and cooperate with cities, counties, and state officials to support the catastrophic rebuilding after the catastrophic […]
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, […]
‘We Need To Do Better’: Vance Torches FEMA For Hamstringing Local Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Vice President JD VANCE said on Monday after saying that he had impaired local recovery initiatives following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helen. Vance traveled in Japan for the first time as Vice President of Damascus, Virginia. As a result of the hurricane in September, he witnessed the devastation of the southern state. Vice President […]
