Category Archives: FireAid

  STATUS OF PALISTRONG: In response to daily running a new nonprofit that was given money from FireAid, some of which are not even located in either Altadena or Pacific Palisades, I’ve received two responses: Thank you for your ongoing … Continue reading →

An interim staff report January 6, 2026, from the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee noted that some FireAid funds had not been used for the intended purpose click here. The committee wrote “based on internal documents reviewed by the … Continue reading →

BY JAMIE COURT (This article “New York Times Investigation Finds Lara’s Plan Incentivized Insurers’ Dumping of Policyholders Prior to LA Fires, Doubling FAIR Plan Enrollment first appeared on Consumer Watchdog on November 3 and is reprinted with permission.) A New … Continue reading →

“After the Fire USA” (formerly Rebuild North Bay Foundation a nonprofit), threatens CTN with lawsuit. Circling the News stands by its reporting and calls for transparency in wildfire relief funds. CTN also ran  the nonprofit’s full written response. “After the … Continue reading →

Circling the News has been asked for months to query Larry Vein about the half million he received from FireAid. Of the $500,000 he received, he said he’s only spent 20 percent ($100,000). Many asked why it was only this … Continue reading →

A resident of Tahitian Terrace, a mobile home park in Pacific Palisades with 158 homes, wrote that they had just applied to L.A. County for a Household relief grant. “After applying with a very detailed application, called several times to … Continue reading →

A FireAid concert held in January was intended for the victims of the Palisades/Eaton Fires to help with survival and rebuilding. Instead that money went to nonprofits, many of whom have no ties to either community. In July, Congressman Kevin … Continue reading →

Mr. Irving Azoff Mrs. Shelli Azoff FireAid c/o Mr. Makan Delrahim Latham & Watkins LLP 555 Eleventh Street, NW, Suite 100 Washington, D.C. 20004 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Azoff: In January 2025, deadly wildfires devastated and wreaked havoc in the … Continue reading →

(Editor’s note: After the distribution of FireAid funds has made local and national news click here, Mickie Faris has penned a thoughtful response/solution.) I have expressed concerns about FireAid and how the $75 million of the $100 million raised was … Continue reading →

(Editor’s note: A reader, who wished to remain anonymous send her analysis of the L.A. Times Article regarding Fire Aid click here.) At first glance, the Los Angeles Times article makes an impressive case for FireAid grants to nonprofits and … Continue reading →