When the firestorms of January 2025 raged through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, they left nearly 30 people dead and historic destruction in their wake. Recovery will be a long, uphill road, and rebuilding will take years and dedicated planning. This podcast takes a deep dive into the circumstances that led to the fires, how people can prepare for future wildfires - which are inevitable - and how Angeleños can come together to rebuild our beautiful city.
Rebuild:LA is the proud winner of the 2025 Award of Excellence from the Communicator Awards and the 2025 Silver W3 Award!
Andrew King is a seasoned educator and former charter school principal in DTLA with nearly two decades of experience advancing equity and student-centered leadership. After losing his home in the January Eaton Fire, Andrew became deeply engaged in disaster recovery. Now, working with the Department of Angels, Andrew brings a focus on community resilience, adult learning, and trauma-informed recovery, centering joy and justice in every facet of his work.