The charred remains of the historic Pacific Palisades Business Block cast a shadow over a once-bustling shopping district along West Sunset Boulevard. Empty lots littered with debris and ash line the street where houses and small businesses once stood. The Starbucks, Bank of America, and other businesses that used to operate in the century-old Business Block are gone. Remnants of the the Pacific Palisades Business Block, which was completed in 1924 and burned in the Palisades fire. AdvertisementRuby Nails & Spa, located near the Business Block, was closed for eight months before reopening in September.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 09, 2026 17:34 UTC