The possible long-term effects the LA fires may have on the county’s housing crisis

Over the course of about two weeks, between the Palisades and Eaton fires, around 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed, many of them homes. In the Palisades alone, over 400 houses are estimated to be lost, with numbers up in the thousands for Altadena. But, even before these fires, Los Angeles was suffering from a housing shortage. Over 75,000 people in LA County are unhoused. Now, as residents in the Palisades and Altadena struggle to find places to live amidst evacuations and razed homes, the effects on LA’s housing market can already be felt. Today on AirTalk, we discuss how the recent fires are impacting LA’s housing crisis with Marisa Kendall, homelessness reporter for CalMatters, and what we can expect for long-term economic fallout with Brock Smith, associate director of research at Milken Institute.

How restaurants are doing in the immediate wake of LA’s fires

Among the many structures destroyed and damaged in the fires were some of LA’s most beloved restaurants. From Malibu’s Moonshadows to Altadena’s Fox’s, staples of the community were lost. But amongst the restaurants destroyed, are also those that have become beacons of hope, providing free meals for those affected by the fires. Today on AirTalk, we talk to LAist associate editor of Food and Culture, Gab Chabrán, about how the recent fires have changed LA’s dining landscape.

You can read more about the restaurants that burned down and the ones that are helping out at LAist.

Patt Morrison and AirTalk listeners on why we love Los Angeles

Los Angeles is home to LACMA, Dodger Stadium, street food, and Hollywood. It’s home to dreamers, streamers, astrobiologists, and food enthusiasts. We have beaches, grand hiking trails, and architectural marvels that stun the eyes. We are a city of transplants and longtimers all in it for the same reason: we love our city. And it's a deep love that even in the most challenging of times, you will find the city coming together to provide help and bring light to any situation. Today on AirTalk we’re joined by Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times columnist, to talk about why we love Los Angeles. And we want to hear from you! What makes Los Angeles such a wonderful place to live? Why do you call Los Angeles home? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.