Developer and former mayoral candidate Rick Caruso has launched Steadfast LA, a new nonprofit organization focused on accelerating the rebuilding and recovery of communities devastated by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
After three weeks of devastation, fire crews have fully contained both the Eaton and Palisades fires, which scorched thousands of acres and claimed more than a dozen lives.
Residents of Pacific Palisades waited in line for more than two hours on Tuesday to obtain an orange placard required for re-entry into their fire-ravaged neighborhood. The placard system, implemented by local officials, is intended to prevent looting and ensure that only authorized individuals can access the area.
A community meeting addressing recent fires in Los Angeles turned political on Tuesday when Rabbi Ken Chasen of Leo Baeck Temple opened with a statement criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The meeting, attended by Mayor Karen Bass, focused on the Palisades and Eaton fires but veered into unrelated political territory, sparking mixed reactions.
President Donald Trump announced plans to waive nearly all federal permitting requirements to expedite rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles County after devastating wildfires claimed at least 28 lives and destroyed over 16,000 structures. Trump urged local officials to adopt similar measures to fast-track recovery.
