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 […]