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Tree Waiver Option Now Available for Property Owners Enrolled in Federally Funded Debris Removal A hazardous tree removal waiver has been established for property owners participating in the federally funded Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR) Program who wish to retain specific trees on their property. This waiver allows owners to retain certain trees identified by…

LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds Update – Applications Remain Open Through March 12th for Phase 2 Awards  Los Angeles, CA — The LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds celebrate an additional $14.5M in funding awarded this week from California Governor Newsom, LA Rises, and Fire Aid. With this new funding, LA…

SBA Relief Still Available to California Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Topanga Canyon Landslide Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in California of the April 1, 2025 deadline to apply for low…

LA County DEO Secures $14.5M in New Funding to Support Small Businesses, Non-Profits and Workers Impacted by the Wildfires $10 Million Awarded by Governor Newsom and $4.5 Million by FireAid Los Angeles, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development…

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the agency has completed its work to assess, remove, and safely dispose of household hazardous materials from areas burned by the catastrophic Eaton and Palisades wildfires.

Los Angeles County gratefully acknowledges $8 million in wildfire relief grants from FireAid, which will be used to support direct assistance to impacted residents, workers and small businesses.

Starting today, Los Angeles County residents directly impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles County Eaton and Palisades fire and windstorm events can apply for financial assistance through the LA County Household Relief Grant.