2025 was a disastrous year for wildfires in California and in our local community. Due to a combination of excellent firefighting and a change in winds, the fire was stopped on the west ridge of Mandeville. We are grateful to the hardworking men and women who worked round the clock to protect our neighborhood.

As chaparral and weeds grow throughout the year, the bare hills will regrow and more fuel will be added to our hillsides. It’s a very good idea to keep that growth in check by managing early, before that growth develops into masses of dry tinder during the next hot spell. Diligence is the best practice.

Brush clearance is a year round responsibility and by code you are required to clear 200 feet of your brush (on your property) from ANY structure even if the structure is on someone else’s property (this applies even if the structure is across the street).

Please comply with all Los Angeles brush clearance requirements. It is your responsibility to maintain your property in a manner that is safe.