‘Malibu Forward’: A year later, Malibu residents gather to mourn losses and look to a brighter future in fire’s wake

On the first anniversary of the Palisades fire, Malibu residents gathered Wednesday to remember their losses, find strength in community, listen to poetry and to share hugs and memories of their homes.

Entering City Hall, Malibu residents streamed down a hallway lined with photographs of first responders during the Palisades fire, moments captured of sheriff’s deputies and firefighters battling the flames, charred uniforms and badges found in ash, as part of a display honoring first responders.