They Let Us Burn – Sheriff Alex Villanueva

On January 7, 2026, exactly one year after the catastrophic Palisades Fire, residents rallied in the heart of the Pacific Palisades to demand accountability for a total breakdown in prevention, precaution and leadership from the City of Los Angeles, State of California, LADWP, LA Fire Officials, California State Parks, California Natural Resources Agency, state/local agencies, Governor Newsom, and Mayor Bass. Despite promises of action, city and state leadership and agencies have delivered little real progress, with limited vision or a clear plan paired with great uncertainty.

This speech is from Sheriff Alex Villanueva (Former Los Angeles County Sheriff).

For more information, visit TheyLetUsBurn.com

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