Stepping into Year Two
This week marks one year since the Palisades Fire. The commemorative events on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 were an opportunity for remembrance, reflection, and collective resolve. Hundreds of people gathered to look back on a year that brought uncertainty and challenge and to acknowledge the weight of what was lost along the way. It was also a moment to recognize what carried us through.
Over the past year, neighbors, volunteers, faith communities, nonprofits, businesses, and public agencies stepped forward—often side by side—to support one another through recovery. Trust was built and partnerships formed under pressure. What emerged was not a single effort, but a growing tapestry of organizations and individuals committed to lifting this community together. This year, the voice and lived experience of Palisadians will be central to recovery planning—shaping strategy, informing decisions, and grounding recovery in the values of this community.
The road ahead is still complex, but our foundation is strong. What began as response has become collaboration, and collaboration is becoming a durable framework for renewal.
PRC new year toast at our new location: 15233 La Cruz Drive
PRC at KTLA for a morning segment on one year since the Fires, watch here.
As we step into this second year, the Palisades Recovery Coalition is preparing to report back to the community on seven months of Neighborhood Visioning Charrettes.
These conversations—rooted in our collective experience and local knowledge from neighborhood to neighborhood —have helped shape a shared understanding of recovery priorities and long-term rebuilding goals.
We look forward to gathering for our Community Reception at the historic Eames House — a place that survived the fire and stands as a powerful symbol of our historic footprint — to present what we’ve learned, discuss the road ahead, and commit to rebuilding in ways that make us stronger, more resilient, and stay true to the character of our community. Guided working groups, or Community Recovery Labs, will begin in January with purposeful outreach at their core and discussion of important issue and policies at the center. Our goal is to help articulate a plan for the recovery of Pacific Palisades, that is rooted in Palisadian input.
RSVP now closed for the January 10th Community Report-back Reception
Big Data Week: New Recovery Findings Released by Department of Angels, PPCC, and PRC
This week marked a significant moment of data release across multiple organizations, offering a clearer picture of where our community stands one year on.
In December, the Department of Angels released its LA Fire Recovery Report – One Year Later, documenting ongoing displacement, financial hardship, and mental health impacts among survivors. The findings were presented at a public briefing that included Palisades Recovery Coalition Founder Maryam Zar as a panelist, helping contextualize the data within the lived experience of Palisades residents.
Read coverage & report summary
At the one-year anniversary of the fire, the Pacific Palisades Community Council, in partnership with NORC, released survey findings that showed community preferences and opinions across various issues.
View the PPCC press release
Taken together, these releases reveal an alignment between quantitative research and community-grounded input strengthening the foundation for informed, Palisadian-led recovery and rebuilding decisions. Our aggregated charrette findings mirror both the Department of Angels data and themes emerging from PPCC’s survey results that reinforce consistent patterns around trust in local organizations and the need for long-term, community-centered recovery planning.
Community members and organizations come together to celebrate 2026 and new PRC HQ next to Garden Cafe.
Upcoming PRC Programs & Events
Walking Tour of Construction Stages – Alphabet Streets
Sunday, January 11 | 12:00–2:00 PM
In partnership with Decision Construction, PRC invites residents on a guided walking tour through the Alphabet Streets to observe homes at different stages of reconstruction. Participants will see site preparation, foundations, framing, weatherproofing, and interior build-out—while learning what to expect at each phase and how timelines typically unfold.
LA Departments at PRC: Department of Building & Safety (LADBS) & Representatives from Department of City Planning
Tuesday, January 13 | 11:00 AM | PRC Headquarters
As part of PRC’s ongoing City Department Speaker Series, we welcome the LA Departments of Building and Safety and City Planning to PRC Headquarters. These sessions bring essential departments into the community, allowing residents to ask questions, clarify confusion and better understand processes critical to rebuilding.
Banking & Financial Recovery Resources (Zoom)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 4:00–5:00 PM
PRC is hosting a virtual financial recovery convening with Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo to review the financial tools available to fire survivors. The session will cover new financing tools developed by the major banks to aid survivors rebuilding following the January fires, and are an essential component of the recovery.
Drop-Off Soil Testing at PRC Headquarters
Ongoing | 24/7 Drop-Off | 15233 La Cruz Drive (front porch)
PRC Headquarters serves as a County-designated soil testing drop-off site, providing residents with free access to lead testing as part of safe rebuilding. Samples can be dropped off at any time on the front porch of our headquarters on la Cruz Drive in a designated bin and will be picked up weekly.
What to Expect Next Month
- Art for Healing Resumes
Our community-based healing program returns, offering space for creative expression, connection, and reflection as recovery continues. - Zoom with County Assessor Jeff Prang in time for Tax Planning
A timely virtual briefing with Jeff Prang, focused on helping Palisadians understand potential tax implications related to insurance payouts and how to plan ahead. - Early Detection & Warning Technology Briefing
A look at emerging sound- and visual-based early detection systems designed to provide advance warning of fire risk—tools that can help save lives and protect property. - Final Insurance Town Hall: Risk Assessment
The last in our four-part Insurance Town Hall series, with a focus on risk assessment and how insurers evaluate properties in high fire severity zones.
More details and registration information will be shared soon.