As debris removal continues in Altadena, residents eager to learn next steps to rebuild
1 week, 2 days ago

As debris removal continues in Altadena, residents eager to learn next steps to rebuild

LA Times  

After the fire destroyed their home of nearly 60 years, Toni Raines’ parents weren’t sure they could ever rebuild. At the town hall inside Victory Bible Church, one contractor estimated a timeline of about 18 months from permitting, to design and construction, noting that permits could be expedited with “like for like” plans — a build that doesn’t stray more than 10% from the home’s original size and layout. “Let me gauge for myself — don’t sway my opinion.” The forum of builders included several with ties to Altadena. “My biggest prayer has been, God, let them not leave this Earth until they’re back in their home,” Raines said.

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Tough choices about whether to rebuild after LA wildfires
1 month, 1 week ago

Tough choices about whether to rebuild after LA wildfires

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Tough choices about whether to rebuild after LA wildfires toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Altadena, CALIF – In a grocery store parking lot in the Los Angeles suburb of Altadena, a long line recently snaked behind a food truck where free lunches and donated clothes and household items were being distributed. toggle caption Kirk Siegler/NPR "I'm 79, …

‘I’m a 59-year-old wreck’: Fire-weary Altadena residents now face threat of rain and mudslides
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘I’m a 59-year-old wreck’: Fire-weary Altadena residents now face threat of rain and mudslides

LA Times  

Brian Jaecker-Jones and his wife Amy join fellow Altadena evacuees at a rally in support of victims of the Eaton fire on Saturday at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Altadena. Handwritten signs thanking first responders, others on lawns marking where contractors will need to rebuild, and at least one in front of a home that says “Altadena Is Not for …

Their homes were their legacies. Now they face the unthinkable: What if they can’t rebuild?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Their homes were their legacies. Now they face the unthinkable: What if they can’t rebuild?

LA Times  

The Eaton fire destroyed thousands of homes. “It didn’t feel comfortable, it didn’t feel safe, it didn’t feel like it was anywhere near ‘I’m here to help you,’” Hockenhull, 38, said. “There are a lot of steps along the way,” said Elsa Mandoe, Crawford’s mom. “There’s tons of fear tactics being used,” he said, adding that the community includes many …

Altadena reopens to reveal devastated homes — but a community still standing
2 months ago

Altadena reopens to reveal devastated homes — but a community still standing

LA Times  

As she surveyed the charred remains of her old Altadena neighborhood, Jocelyn Boyd stared in silent disbelief. Eaton fire victim Jose Medina puts out donated children’s shoes Tuesday for fire victims returning to their burned-out homes in Altadena. And don’t sell.” California Sheriff’s Department launches Looter Suppression Team in Eaton fire neighborhoods Coverage of the days after strong winds that …

Letters to the Editor: These are the community members who save neighborhoods such as Altadena
2 months, 1 week ago

Letters to the Editor: These are the community members who save neighborhoods such as Altadena

LA Times  

To the editor: From working with disaster recovery volunteers over the years, I know that situations like the aftermath of our region’s fires are what compel locals to step up. In the aftermath of the 1993 wildfires, an Altadena attorney named Ursula Hyman led the highly successful Eaton Canyon Recovery Alliance. She didn’t cry out for the cavalry to come …

They live in L.A. County’s riskiest areas. Should they rebuild on their burned out lots?
2 months, 1 week ago

They live in L.A. County’s riskiest areas. Should they rebuild on their burned out lots?

LA Times  

They were drawn to the Altadena foothills for the hummingbirds and the bats and the peacocks. “There really aren’t a lot of attractive options for where else they can go.” The Eaton fire is believed to have destroyed more than 7,000 structures, including many of the homes nestled in Altadena’s foothills. “The politics of that are horrific.” But she said …

‘Is this real?’: Three generations of Altadena family lose homes in Eaton fire
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Is this real?’: Three generations of Altadena family lose homes in Eaton fire

LA Times  

A week after the Eaton fire destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena, the scope of the disaster is starting to come into focus, but still feels unreal for one multi-generational family. Danielle Stone reacts as she and husband Bryan Davila look at pictures of their damaged home on a laptop on Thursday at their friend’s house in Hacienda Heights. “A …

Advocates gather to demand equitable fire recovery for long-time Altadena residents, immigrants and others
2 months, 1 week ago

Advocates gather to demand equitable fire recovery for long-time Altadena residents, immigrants and others

LA Times  

Mirian Gomez was cleaning her employer’s home in Pacific Palisades last week when he suddenly yelled for her to leave. She told her story to a crowd of activists, clergy and community members who packed First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Pasadena on Friday to call for “unity and equitable recovery and restoration” after the Eaton fire devastated the Pasadena …

Destruction, surprise, heartbreak greet Altadena residents returning after evacuation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Destruction, surprise, heartbreak greet Altadena residents returning after evacuation

LA Times  

William Harris left his childhood home in Altadena early Wednesday morning as the Santa Ana winds howled outside and a destructive firestorm headed for his community. William Harris let out a long sigh and said, “It’s gone.” Thursday played out much the same way across Altadena, a hillside community where the fire destroyed entire blocks of homes and businesses. “I’d …

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