100 Days After Palisades Fire: Recovery Efforts Continue Amid Challenges

One hundred days after the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires, residents and leaders are reflecting on both significant progress and ongoing challenges in recovery. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass noted that recovery efforts are ahead of schedule, with water and power restored quickly and debris cleared in record time, although only a limited number of rebuilding permits have been issued. Many residents, particularly those from mobile home parks like Pacific Palisades Bowl, face difficulties accessing their properties to retrieve personal belongings due to disputes with property owners, highlighting gaps in protections for non-landowning homeowners. Local officials have responded by proposing new legislation and policy changes to support mobile home park residents, manage hazardous waste, and streamline rebuilding, with Malibu implementing expedited permitting and infrastructure improvements. Emotional challenges remain for displaced families and business owners, who struggle with both the logistical hurdles of rebuilding and the loss of community. Despite these setbacks, both residents and officials emphasize resilience and a commitment to supporting those affected as recovery continues.