Steve Soboroff, a reputable Los Angeles real estate developer and civic leader, has been appointed Chief Recovery Officer (CRO) by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. Soboroff is now tasked with helping rebuild the city after the wildfires decimated so much of it,

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has named Steve Soboroff 'chief recovery officer' as the city looks toward rebuilding following the Palisades Fire.

Mayor Karen Bass said no one is better equipped to create a rebuilding plan. "He knows our communities. He knows how to activate City Hall. He's been in City Hall."

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Friday appointed longtime L.A. businessman and civic leader Steve Soboroff to head rebuilding efforts in the Pacific Palisades following the raging wildfire that devastated the area.

Mayor taps the former Police Commission president to create a comprehensive plan for fire-ravaged areas of the city.

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso is forming a nonprofit to help speed the Los Angeles neighborhood’s recovery from fierce wildfires.

LA Mayor Karen Bass appointed longtime civic official, businessman and developer Steve Soboroff to lead rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the devastating wildfire that wiped out the majority of Pacific Palisades and other surrounding areas.

Mayor Karen Bass enlisted the help of Steve Soboroff to lead the city's wildfire recovery efforts. "Women LOVE when you pay attention to this."

Soboroff is a civic and business figure and a former president of the Los Angeles Police Commission who spent years living in the Pacific Palisades.

California leaders have promised a speedy rebuilding process after the fires. But experts say neighborhoods must be built differently to avoid future fires.

Mayor Karen Bass announced the appointment of Steve Soboroff as "chief recovery officer" to oversee the city's rebuild after the devastating wildfires.

Mayor Karen Bass selected developer and civic leader Steve Soboroff to lead Los Angeles' recovery and rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Palisades fire.