How Black families hope to preserve Altadena's history after the Eaton Fire
When the Eaton Fire blazed through Altadena earlier this month it took more than homes and memories — it devastated a city that has long been a haven for Black families.
‘Who do we call?’ That’s the question for Altadena residents, as they think about rebuilding.
The confusion over who’s in charge has left residents wondering how to get help or who to contact. Mary McNair, 99, who has ...
In Scorched Altadena, Volunteers Did a Lot of the Real Work
The official response to the fires seemed awkward, but we did what we could for one another, even as our neighbors said, “The ...
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Altadena Town Council grapples with Eaton fire recovery, rebuilding, in early forum on next steps
Before rebuilding, a two-phase clean-up process must take place. The first, which involves FEMA and the U.S. Environmental ...
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Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA
During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where ...
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In Altadena, where many Black families became homeowners, displaced residents grapple with grief and uncertainty
The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 81% — close ...
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First came the firefight. Now comes the battle for Altadena’s future
Fast forward to now, the aftermath of a catastrophic January day in 2025, when extreme wind fueled the hellish Eaton fire ...
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With rain on the way, crews race to protect Eaton Fire areas from threat of mudslides
After devastating fires and winds, there's concern rain could trigger mudslides in the Eaton Fire zone. Burned hillsides surround communities in Altadena and Pasadena following the Eaton Fire. With ...
A look at the devastation in Altadena
Los Angeles Times reporter Colleen Shalby takes a look at Altadena, a city hit heavily by the fires but also, her hometown.
Local Real Estate Agent Sues Southern California Edison for Starting the Eaton Fire
On January 20, 2025, a real estate agent from Altadena, California filed a lawsuit (Case No. 25STCV01553, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court) against Southern California Edison (SCE) for ...
For historically Black Altadena, the combined wildfire loss of generational wealth and personal heirlooms is indescribable
For many African Americans who built their lives and businesses in historically Black communities like Altadena, the combined ...