It’s been seven months since the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles County’s history tore through our communities. For thousands of survivors, a terrible struggle persists: one against delays, underpayments, and indifference from the core institution meant to help people recover.
The wildfires that erupted on January 7 tragically killed 31 people and damaged or destroyed more than 16,000 structures across our county–from Pacific Palisades to Malibu to Altadena–changing lives and the landscape of Los Angeles forever.
Rebuilding is underway and we’re making progress. In the communities we represent–Pacific Palisades in the City of Los Angeles and Altadena in unincorporated Los Angeles County–debris removal is more than 95% complete. Hundreds of homes are moving through the permittin