LOS ANGELES — Ten months after the Palisades fire destroyed nearly 7,000 structures, the first rebuilt home officially received its certificate of occupancy on Friday, Nov. 21, the final step in the rebuilding process.

The Department of Building and Safety issued the certificate Friday morning for the home built by developer Thomas James Homes, located at 915 N. Kagawa St. The certificate is a legal document that certifies a building compliance with applicable building codes and means it is safe live in, according to Mayor Karen Bass’ office.

“The Palisades community has been through an unimaginable year and my heart breaks for every family that won’t be able to be home this holiday season,” Bass said in a statement. “With more and more projects nearing completion across Pacific Palisa

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