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Newsom underscores immigrants role in construction as “foundational” to fire rebuildings
California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized the Trump administration’s continued raids as “theater” and a disgrace.” ...
Eaton Fire survivor remains hopeful his community will rebuild 6 months after losing everything
Six months after the Eaton Fire erupted in the Pasadena and Altadena communities, residents are still mourning the loss of ...
LA County’s plan for rebuilding in fire zones: Cut permit delays, fees, but look to feds for loans
Los Angeles County released highlights of a plan to accelerate the rebuilding process for people who lost their homes in the ...
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Altadena mosaic takes shape from ashes – and broken shards
An artist who lost her home in the Eaton Fire is collecting shards from the rubble to create a mosaic project – one she hopes ...
Altadena residents are reluctant to sue L.A. County over botched evacuations. Here's why
Although some Eaton fire survivors want to hold county government accountable for evacuation alert delays, a movement to sue ...
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Half of Post-Fire Altadena Home Sales Were to Corporations
Large investors are quietly buying up dozens of properties in Altadena, California, where a devastating wildfire destroyed ...
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One Altadena resident's mission to return found photos to owners
Claire Schwartz has made it her goal to help reunite keepsakes that survived the Los Angeles fires — photos, kids' art, postcards — with their owners.
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Corporations exploit Altadena fire tragedy for profit
Corporations devastate Altadena community by buying 50% of fire-damaged homes. Corporate buyers exploit tragedy while ...
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The Corporations Quietly Buying Up Altadena
I combed through public records to uncover who’s been scooping up burned lots in and around the L.A. community—and it’s not ...
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Rebuilding Altadena bogs down in red tape and frustration
About six months after the Eaton Fire, homeowners in Altadena are frustrated by hurdles to rebuilding, including the LA ...
A temporary mural in Altadena, on the remains of a burned building, honors Eaton fire heroes
The location — across from Fair Oaks Burger — was chosen to honor first responders, community organizers, fire victims and ...
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The consequences of tariff uncertainty
Retail profits are waning and consumers are stressed. Plus: Altadena business owners talk rebuilding after the devestating ...