From heartbreak to homecoming, Palisades families finally move back

For 17 months, Pacific Palisades has been defined by the charred scars left by one of Los Angeles’ worst wildfires.Now, the comeback is on.A total of 883 homes have been approved for rebuilding after the January 2025 Palisades Fire, and families are finally beginning to move into their brand-new properties.Nearly 400 new-home permits were issued this year through April, after President Trump in January unveiled an executive order aimed at fast-tracking the rebuilding process after the Palisades and Eaton fires.In March 2025, just two new-home permits had been issued.

That climbed to 102 permits in December and remained strong throughout 2026, with 98 approvals in January, 93 in February, 107 in March and 99 in April, according to Pali Builds.EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who was tapped by Trump to help expedite rebuilding, revealed in April that the executive order helped drive nearly 2,000 permit approvals across the county.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story At the time, LA County saw a 72% increase in approvals while the city itself had a 58% increase.For many residents, the clearest sign yet that the neighborhood is returning is the reopening of billionaire developer Rick Caruso’s Palisades Village.The shopping and dining destination, which survived the fire after Caruso hired private firefighting crews to defend it, is set to reopen in late August following a $60 million renovation.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!“Our neighbors, retailers and team never lost faith in t...