Altadena and Pacific Palisades are buried under toxic debris. Now what?
Now harmful chemicals, which may include asbestos, lead, mercury and other heavy metals, are present in the ash that blankets the burn zones. That’s a health hazard for everyone, but especially residents sifting through wreckage without proper protective gear.
After a long wait, the last of Palisades residents to return reclaim what’s left
Weeks after fire ravaged LA's Pacific Palisades, residents return to dig for mementos
‘The process of healing can begin’: Pacific Palisades fully reopens to residents
Meryl Streep cut a 'car-size hole' in her neighbor's fence to escape Palisades Fire
Meryl Streep experienced a close call while trying to evacuate during the LA Fires earlier this month. Meryl's nephew, Abe Streep, detailed his aunt's scary encounter.
For Palisades High players, baseball offers normalcy amid a charred L.A. landscape
The L.A. fires took their field, uniforms and equipment, but Pali High's players are determined to field a team, and win a championship.
Residents in Palisades Fire zone share fire-hardened features of their homes, still standing
Stories of survival are emerging in the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton Canyon fires – from people who are amazed to find out their homes survived.
Palisades Fire Victims Demand Answers on Debris Removal
Frustrated Palisades fire victims confront officials over 18-month debris removal timeline as thousands navigate complex rebuilding process.
Update: Palisades Fire remains 95% contained, 23,448 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 20 days. A crew of 1,043 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 94% of the fire by Monday afternoon. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
How to sign up for debris removal if you lost your home in the Palisades or Eaton fires
Residents who lost their homes in the Palisades and Eaton fires can now sign up for toxic debris removal on the county's website.
Kasparian nets 30 for Palisades Park in win against Koinonia - Boys basketball recap
Chris Kasparian led Palisades Park with 30 points in its 57-44 win against Koinonia in Plainfield. Leading 28-27, Palisades Park (3-13) extended its lead over Koinonia with a 13-9 third quarter to lead, 41-36. Palisades Park added to its lead with a 16-8 fourth quarter to win, 57-44.
Update: Palisades Fire remains 90% contained, 23,448 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 19 days. A crew of 1,859 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 87% of the fire by Sunday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.
LA Times Today: In the rush to rebuild, one topic is taboo: What should be built differently — or not at all?
But in the rush to rebuild, some are asking whether things should be built differently or maybe even not at all. L.A. Times senior writer Doug Smith has been covering the story and joined Lisa McRee.
Some artists lost their life's work in LA wildfires. Fellow artists are helping them recover
Los Angeles area residents woke up earlier this month to the news that thousands of homes and entire neighborhoods had been burned to ash in massive wildfires.