PACIFIC PALISADES – A prominent community figure who became a central source of information in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire has died.
Larry Vein, founder of the grassroots “Pali Strong” effort and a familiar presence documenting recovery across the neighborhood, died by suicide yesterday at 60, according to Circling The News.
In the months following the January 2025 fire, Vein emerged as a go-to voice for residents navigating debris removal, rebuilding timelines, and shifting on-the-ground conditions. His videos and updates – often filmed from inside burn zones and along reopening corridors – filled a gap many residents said existed in official communication…