For the Nazarian family, a few special treasures survived. They never thought their home in Mendocino Street - far from the foothills - would ever be in danger. "After crying a little bit ...

The Iranian-American son of Qualcomm cofounder Younes Nazarian made an early fortune in wireless before pioneering celebrity nightclubs in the 90s famous for hosting Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.