"THEY LET US BURN" - RALLY on 1/7/26 @ 10:30AM FULL VIDEO "THEY LET US BURN" RALLY - HERE
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They Let Us Burn UPDATE.1/7/26 @ 10:30am - 12:30pm
ONE YEAR LATER: Palisades residents demand accountability in community rally for preventable fire, failed response - They Let Us Burn. Pacific Palisades, CA - On January 7, 2026, exactly one year after the catastrophic Palisades Fire, residents will rally in the heart of the Pacific Palisades to demand accountability for a total breakdown in prevention, precaution and leadership – from the City of Los Angeles, State of California, LADWP, LA Fire Officials, California State Parks, California Natural Resources Agency, State / Local Agencies, Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass. This negligence, mismanagement and failure of critical local infrastructure ultimately resulted in the deaths of 12 Palisadians, destroyed over 6,500 local homes, blanketed neighborhoods of standing homes in toxic ash, and displaced almost 25,000 individuals – most still unable to return because of devastation, contamination and policies that stall rebuilding, and financial ruin. Despite promises of action, city and state leadership and agencies have delivered little real progress with limited vision or clear plan paired with great uncertainty. Moreover, the city and state stand to profit in billions of dollars as a result of this burn (disaster profiteering). We will break that down. “The fire and resulting devastation was preventable. The city and state ignored warnings, ignored protocol, ignored lacking infrastructure, ignored its own firefighters, and today actively ignore the needs of a destroyed community,” said Jeremy Padawer, local resident, rally speaker, and publisher of PacificPalisades.com. “On this 1 year anniversary, families are emotionally and financially crushed. We’re rallying with TEN IMPERATIVES to help facilitate families returning while minimizing their losses. Until there is a plan of action, transparency and settlement, we will speak truth to power,” Padawer adds. The “They Let Us Burn” demonstration begins at 10:30 a.m. on January 7 in Palisades Village. Speakers will include local homeowners (Heidi Montag, Jeremy Padawer, Elissa Ashwood), business owners (Jaimie Geller), local politicians (Traci Park appearance), as well as experts addressing failures in fire preparedness (Mike Kureth, Shawna Dawson Beer), evacuation planning, insurance recovery, legal settlement recovery (Alexander Robertson), and environmental cleanup. The devastation didn’t end when the flames were out. A year later, families are running out of rental coverage, and many are being pressured by insurers to move back into homes that still contain toxic contamination. Others have nothing to return to at all. Entire blocks remain as empty lots, some with rebuilds stalled and others with families unsure whether they can even afford to start. What began as a disaster has become a prolonged crisis, made worse by a lack of transparency, vision and limited / slow response from the state. This protest isn’t politically motivated. This is a call for fairness, accountability and a vision for the rebuild. Media are encouraged to attend.
Place & Time:Antioch / Swarthmore to Via De La Paz1/7/26 @ 10:30am - 12:30pm (est).Free T-shirts to first 500 attendees. Yard signs will also be available but feel free to print your own t-shirts or signs using our image below.We will NOT be collecting money or selling anything. Bring your energy. Bring your attention span. Be safe. Be kind to each other.Speak truth to power together.
Speakers include:Jeremy Padawer (Palisades resident, PacificPalisades.com, Businessperson.)Heidi Montag (Palisades resident, Actress, Musician, Podcaster, Advocate.)Jaimie Geller (Palisades resident, Palisades Proprietor / Designer Jeweler.)Mike Kureth (Palisades resident, FireRebuild.com, Advocate). Shawna Dawson Beer (Altadena resident / After the Ashes: A Beautiful Altadena Podcast.)Alexander Robertson IV (Co-Lead Attorney, Palisades Fire Litigation.)Traci Park (LA City Council - will make “an appearance.”)Elissa Ashwood (Palisades resident, Businessperson.)
The Ten Imperatives:1. No sales tax on rebuild state or city. (Disaster profiteering)2. No permit fees (Disaster profiteering). 3. ULA Holiday for 5 years. (Disaster profiteering)4. No property tax on dwelling until certificate of occupancy. (Disaster profiteering)5. Police / Palisades station 6. Brush Clearing clear plan7. Budget Transparency. We want to know what Palisades is putting into the system and getting out of it.8. Electrical Undergrounding9. Evacuation Planning10. Insurance Planning
Please Note:Prior to “They Let Us Burn” rally there will be a white glove flag presentation and remembrance ceremony through the Pacific Palisades Long Term Recovery Group in partnership with the Palisades American Legion Post 283. We ask that you respect the nature of this prior event. This starts at 9am.
Follow for speaker updates:https://www.theyletusburn.comhttps://www.pacificpalisades.com --- (Posted 12/6/25) On the 1-year anniversary of the fire, our VOICES will be heard. “THEY LET US BURN!” - We are organizing the Pacific Palisades community protest and rally on the day of this most unnatural disaster.
Newsom. Bass. LADWP. Fire Officials. California State Parks. California Natural Resources Agency. State and Local Agencies. The City of Los Angeles. The State of California. THEY LET US BURN.
We’re congregating on January 7th at 10:30am in Palisades for “They Let Us Burn!”, a community protest to demand answers, accountability, and real action. 10:30am. The time matters. This is the approximate moment the week-long, unattended to burning embers ignited a fire that destroyed so many lives.
We will celebrate the lives lost, listen to heroic, inspiring and devastating stories from our community, educate ourselves on legal updates, provide a list of absolute demands to our leadership, and hear from some big voices in our fight. These demands are meant to expedite the rebuilding process AND minimize the number of community members who must leave.
THEY LET US BURN through gross negligence, mismanagement, poor preparedness, lack of infrastructure and protocol.
THEY LET US BURN today with gaslighting, lack of transparency, accountability and vision.
THEY LET US BURN. But we are rising like a phoenix with or without this leadership!
If you’re angry, heartbroken and hopeful for the promise of the Pacific Palisades…
If you’re frustrated at how we’ve been treated since the fire…
If you want change, please stand with us on the one-year anniversary of this very much UNnatural disaster.
*Please RSVP and share widely:*
https://actionnetwork.org/events/they-let-us-burn?source=direct_link&
We’re stronger when we show up together.
Will keep you updated on the exact location of this event on https://www.pacificpalisades.com
Sincerely,Jeremy PadawerPacificPalisades.com ----------------------- Running list of Palisades Fire lawsuits - Here's an updated of active and potential lawsuits associated with the Pacific Palisades fire. This will be consistently updated. If you have updates - Please add in comments below or reach out to me… Minimally - (1) lawsuit, (2) contact, (3) short summary including proposed defendant and theory of recovery. 1-2 sentences. Here’s the lawsuits and data I have so far - 1. Boyle Law PC v. City of Los Angeles, Acting by and Through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power • Docket Number: 25STCV08248 (Los Angeles Superior Court) • Law Firm: Boyle Law PC • Contact: Kevin R. Boyle • Theory of Recovery: Alleges that LADWP's over-energized power lines and inadequate water infrastructure contributed to the ignition and spread of the fire, leading to property destruction. https://www.dailyjournal.com/article/384499-kevin-boyle-sues-la-over-palisades-fire-that-destroyed-law-office 2. Cazares v. California FAIR Plan Association • Docket Number: Not publicly available • Law Firm: Information not specified • Contact: LA Times Article • Theory of Recovery: Claims bad faith and breach of contract, asserting that the FAIR Plan provided inadequate compensation for fire and smoke damage to the plaintiff's home. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-05-12/more-lawsuits-filed-against-fair-plan-by-los-angeles-county-fire-victims 3. Jungwirth v. California FAIR Plan Association and Major Insurers • Docket Number: Not publicly available • Law Firm: Information not specified • Contact: Palisades News Article • Theory of Recovery: Alleges bad faith and breach of contract, accusing insurers of collusion to reduce coverage and delay claims processing following the fire. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-05-12/more-lawsuits-filed-against-fair-plan-by-los-angeles-county-fire-victims 4. Pratt v. City of Los Angeles and LADWP • Docket Number: Not publicly available • Law Firm: Information not specified • Contact: InStyle Article • Theory of Recovery: Claims that the city's failure to maintain the Santa Ynez Reservoir led to insufficient water supply for firefighting, exacerbating the fire's damage. https://nypost.com/2025/01/15/us-news/victims-sue-los-angeles-department-of-water-and-power-over-palisades-fire 5. Federal Judges Pregerson and Gandhi v. LADWP • Docket Number: 25STCV11721 • Law Firm: Robertson & Associates • Contact: Firehouse Article • Theory of Recovery: Alleges that LADWP failed to prepare and respond adequately to the wildfire, contributing to the destruction of their homes. https://www.firehouse.com/california-fire-storm/news/55286416/federal-judges-who-lost-houses-to-wildfire-sue-los-angeles-water-department 6. Mass Lawsuit Against Six LA Landlords for Price Gouging • Docket Number: Not publicly available • Law Firm: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) • Contact: LAFLA Article • Theory of Recovery: Accuses landlords of illegally raising rents beyond the allowable limit following the wildfire emergency, violating anti-price-gouging laws. https://lafla.org/stories-events/mass-lawsuit-filed-against-six-la-landlords-to-prevent-price-gouging-in-the-wake-of-the-palisades-and-eaton-fires 7. Southern California Edison Lawsuits Related to Eaton Fire • Docket Number: Various; consolidated in Los Angeles Superior Court • Law Firms: ▪ Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian ▪ PARRIS Law Firm ▪ Biren Law Group • Theory of Recovery: Alleges that Southern California Edison's failure to de-energize power lines and inadequate maintenance led to the ignition of the Eaton Fire, which is connected to the broader wildfire events. https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/la-wildfires-lawsuit.html 8. Ongoing Investigations and Potential Lawsuits ▪ Oberheiden P.C. ▪ Matthews & Associates ▪ Tosi Law • Theory of Recovery: These firms are investigating potential claims related to the Palisades Fire, focusing on utility negligence, inadequate infrastructure maintenance, and failure to provide sufficient resources for firefighting efforts. Sincerely, Jeremy Padawer PacificPalisades.com
ONE YEAR LATER: Palisades residents demand accountability in community rally for preventable fire, failed response - They Let Us Burn. Pacific Palisades, CA - On January 7, 2026, exactly one year after the catastrophic Palisades Fire, residents will rally in the heart of the Pacific Palisades to demand accountability for a total breakdown in prevention, precaution and leadership – from the City of Los Angeles, State of California, LADWP, LA Fire Officials, California State Parks, California Natural Resources Agency, State / Local Agencies, Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass. This negligence, mismanagement and failure of critical local infrastructure ultimately resulted in the deaths of 12 Palisadians, destroyed over 6,500 local homes, blanketed neighborhoods of standing homes in toxic ash, and displaced almost 25,000 individuals – most still unable to return because of devastation, contamination and policies that stall rebuilding, and financial ruin. Despite promises of action, city and state leadership and agencies have delivered little real progress with limited vision or clear plan paired with great uncertainty. Moreover, the city and state stand to profit in billions of dollars as a result of this burn (disaster profiteering). We will break that down. “The fire and resulting devastation was preventable. The city and state ignored warnings, ignored protocol, ignored lacking infrastructure, ignored its own firefighters, and today actively ignore the needs of a destroyed community,” said Jeremy Padawer, local resident, rally speaker, and publisher of PacificPalisades.com. “On this 1 year anniversary, families are emotionally and financially crushed. We’re rallying with TEN IMPERATIVES to help facilitate families returning while minimizing their losses. Until there is a plan of action, transparency and settlement, we will speak truth to power,” Padawer adds. The “They Let Us Burn” demonstration begins at 10:30 a.m. on January 7 in Palisades Village. Speakers will include local homeowners (Heidi Montag, Jeremy Padawer, Elissa Ashwood), business owners (Jaimie Geller), local politicians (Traci Park appearance), as well as experts addressing failures in fire preparedness (Mike Kureth, Shawna Dawson Beer), evacuation planning, insurance recovery, legal settlement recovery (Alexander Robertson), and environmental cleanup. The devastation didn’t end when the flames were out. A year later, families are running out of rental coverage, and many are being pressured by insurers to move back into homes that still contain toxic contamination. Others have nothing to return to at all. Entire blocks remain as empty lots, some with rebuilds stalled and others with families unsure whether they can even afford to start. What began as a disaster has become a prolonged crisis, made worse by a lack of transparency, vision and limited / slow response from the state. This protest isn’t politically motivated. This is a call for fairness, accountability and a vision for the rebuild. Media are encouraged to attend.
Place & Time:Antioch / Swarthmore to Via De La Paz1/7/26 @ 10:30am - 12:30pm (est).Free T-shirts to first 500 attendees. Yard signs will also be available but feel free to print your own t-shirts or signs using our image below.We will NOT be collecting money or selling anything. Bring your energy. Bring your attention span. Be safe. Be kind to each other.Speak truth to power together.
Speakers include:Jeremy Padawer (Palisades resident, PacificPalisades.com, Businessperson.)Heidi Montag (Palisades resident, Actress, Musician, Podcaster, Advocate.)Jaimie Geller (Palisades resident, Palisades Proprietor / Designer Jeweler.)Mike Kureth (Palisades resident, FireRebuild.com, Advocate). Shawna Dawson Beer (Altadena resident / After the Ashes: A Beautiful Altadena Podcast.)Alexander Robertson IV (Co-Lead Attorney, Palisades Fire Litigation.)Traci Park (LA City Council - will make “an appearance.”)Elissa Ashwood (Palisades resident, Businessperson.)
The Ten Imperatives:1. No sales tax on rebuild state or city. (Disaster profiteering)2. No permit fees (Disaster profiteering). 3. ULA Holiday for 5 years. (Disaster profiteering)4. No property tax on dwelling until certificate of occupancy. (Disaster profiteering)5. Police / Palisades station 6. Brush Clearing clear plan7. Budget Transparency. We want to know what Palisades is putting into the system and getting out of it.8. Electrical Undergrounding9. Evacuation Planning10. Insurance Planning
Please Note:Prior to “They Let Us Burn” rally there will be a white glove flag presentation and remembrance ceremony through the Pacific Palisades Long Term Recovery Group in partnership with the Palisades American Legion Post 283. We ask that you respect the nature of this prior event. This starts at 9am.
Follow for speaker updates:https://www.theyletusburn.comhttps://www.pacificpalisades.com --- (Posted 12/6/25) On the 1-year anniversary of the fire, our VOICES will be heard. “THEY LET US BURN!” - We are organizing the Pacific Palisades community protest and rally on the day of this most unnatural disaster.
Newsom. Bass. LADWP. Fire Officials. California State Parks. California Natural Resources Agency. State and Local Agencies. The City of Los Angeles. The State of California. THEY LET US BURN.
We’re congregating on January 7th at 10:30am in Palisades for “They Let Us Burn!”, a community protest to demand answers, accountability, and real action. 10:30am. The time matters. This is the approximate moment the week-long, unattended to burning embers ignited a fire that destroyed so many lives.
We will celebrate the lives lost, listen to heroic, inspiring and devastating stories from our community, educate ourselves on legal updates, provide a list of absolute demands to our leadership, and hear from some big voices in our fight. These demands are meant to expedite the rebuilding process AND minimize the number of community members who must leave.
THEY LET US BURN through gross negligence, mismanagement, poor preparedness, lack of infrastructure and protocol.
THEY LET US BURN today with gaslighting, lack of transparency, accountability and vision.
THEY LET US BURN. But we are rising like a phoenix with or without this leadership!
If you’re angry, heartbroken and hopeful for the promise of the Pacific Palisades…
If you’re frustrated at how we’ve been treated since the fire…
If you want change, please stand with us on the one-year anniversary of this very much UNnatural disaster.
*Please RSVP and share widely:*
https://actionnetwork.org/events/they-let-us-burn?source=direct_link&
We’re stronger when we show up together.
Will keep you updated on the exact location of this event on https://www.pacificpalisades.com
Sincerely,Jeremy PadawerPacificPalisades.com ----------------------- Running list of Palisades Fire lawsuits - Here's an updated of active and potential lawsuits associated with the Pacific Palisades fire. This will be consistently updated. If you have updates - Please add in comments below or reach out to me… Minimally - (1) lawsuit, (2) contact, (3) short summary including proposed defendant and theory of recovery. 1-2 sentences. Here’s the lawsuits and data I have so far - 1. Boyle Law PC v. City of Los Angeles, Acting by and Through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power • Docket Number: 25STCV08248 (Los Angeles Superior Court) • Law Firm: Boyle Law PC • Contact: Kevin R. Boyle • Theory of Recovery: Alleges that LADWP's over-energized power lines and inadequate water infrastructure contributed to the ignition and spread of the fire, leading to property destruction. https://www.dailyjournal.com/article/384499-kevin-boyle-sues-la-over-palisades-fire-that-destroyed-law-office 2. Cazares v. California FAIR Plan Association • Docket Number: Not publicly available • Law Firm: Information not specified • Contact: LA Times Article • Theory of Recovery: Claims bad faith and breach of contract, asserting that the FAIR Plan provided inadequate compensation for fire and smoke damage to the plaintiff's home. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-05-12/more-lawsuits-filed-against-fair-plan-by-los-angeles-county-fire-victims 3. Jungwirth v. California FAIR Plan Association and Major Insurers • Docket Number: Not publicly available • Law Firm: Information not specified • Contact: Palisades News Article • Theory of Recovery: Alleges bad faith and breach of contract, accusing insurers of collusion to reduce coverage and delay claims processing following the fire. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-05-12/more-lawsuits-filed-against-fair-plan-by-los-angeles-county-fire-victims 4. Pratt v. City of Los Angeles and LADWP • Docket Number: Not publicly available • Law Firm: Information not specified • Contact: InStyle Article • Theory of Recovery: Claims that the city's failure to maintain the Santa Ynez Reservoir led to insufficient water supply for firefighting, exacerbating the fire's damage. https://nypost.com/2025/01/15/us-news/victims-sue-los-angeles-department-of-water-and-power-over-palisades-fire 5. Federal Judges Pregerson and Gandhi v. LADWP • Docket Number: 25STCV11721 • Law Firm: Robertson & Associates • Contact: Firehouse Article • Theory of Recovery: Alleges that LADWP failed to prepare and respond adequately to the wildfire, contributing to the destruction of their homes. https://www.firehouse.com/california-fire-storm/news/55286416/federal-judges-who-lost-houses-to-wildfire-sue-los-angeles-water-department 6. Mass Lawsuit Against Six LA Landlords for Price Gouging • Docket Number: Not publicly available • Law Firm: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) • Contact: LAFLA Article • Theory of Recovery: Accuses landlords of illegally raising rents beyond the allowable limit following the wildfire emergency, violating anti-price-gouging laws. https://lafla.org/stories-events/mass-lawsuit-filed-against-six-la-landlords-to-prevent-price-gouging-in-the-wake-of-the-palisades-and-eaton-fires 7. Southern California Edison Lawsuits Related to Eaton Fire • Docket Number: Various; consolidated in Los Angeles Superior Court • Law Firms: ▪ Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian ▪ PARRIS Law Firm ▪ Biren Law Group • Theory of Recovery: Alleges that Southern California Edison's failure to de-energize power lines and inadequate maintenance led to the ignition of the Eaton Fire, which is connected to the broader wildfire events. https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/la-wildfires-lawsuit.html 8. Ongoing Investigations and Potential Lawsuits ▪ Oberheiden P.C. ▪ Matthews & Associates ▪ Tosi Law • Theory of Recovery: These firms are investigating potential claims related to the Palisades Fire, focusing on utility negligence, inadequate infrastructure maintenance, and failure to provide sufficient resources for firefighting efforts. Sincerely, Jeremy Padawer PacificPalisades.com