SACRAMENTO – As we continue to reflect on one year since the LA Fires, Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) joined Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) to honor the 31 lives lost in the terrible disaster.

“For many in our communities, the pain of the fires has not abated,” said Senator Allen. “This is especially true for the friends and families of the 31 people who did not survive the fire. We honor their memory today and maintain our commitment to rebuilding our communities as we move into 2026.”

The Legislature’s reconvening in Sacramento overlaps with the anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Today’s honoring serves as a reminder for legislators across the state that this grief and recovery remain a lived, everyday experience for many Angelenos. It helps set the stage for the continued work ahead to deliver relief for our communities in need.

It's clear how much support remains needed in the wake of the fire anniversary. After continuous engagement and conversations with members of the impacted community, Senator Allen is committed to working on policy this year to support mobilehome residents who have been left high and dry, increase transparency and consumer protections for insurance policyholders, and help retrofit more properties to mitigate wildfire risk.

Governor Newsom recently released a State Budget proposal that includes $22.9 million for school districts and $11.5 million for childcare facilities that are continuing to recover from the LA Fires. The Administration also announced recent initiatives to help homeowners finance rebuilding costs, and the State is pursuing a new fund to integrate with private lender offerings to address lingering cost gaps for residential rebuilding.

Watch the tribute to the LA Fire victims.