Pacific Palisades marks recovery milestone as $100M shopping hub reopens
Twenty months after the January 2025 wildfires, Pacific Palisades is signaling a return to normalcy with the reopening of Palisades Village. The 125,000-square-foot shopping center, which survived the blaze but required over $100 million in repairs, reopened on August 15, 2026. While the event featured celebrity performances and a drone show, it highlights a broader struggle: only one home has been fully rebuilt, and insurance claims remain stalled for many residents.