Living in Altadena is a milestone for many Black families. Now, the community is reeling from all they’ve lost to the fire
For many African Americans who built their lives and businesses in historically Black communities like Altadena, the combined ...
'What America should look like:' loss in the Altadena fires, and a hard road to recovery
When fires swept through Altadena, in Los Angeles County, generational wealth and a place of opportunity for people of color, ...
Live L.A. fire updates: L.A. faces more fire weather next week as residents inspect devastation
As many as 11,000 people will be able to return home as crews continue to get a handle on fires that started during an ...
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'I can't break down now:' 85-year-old hopes to rebuild after losing home in Eaton Fire
"I'm just dealing," said Dorothy Graves. "I know that sounds strange, but I've been a strong Black woman for a long time, and I just can't break down now." ...
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He built a massive train set in his Altadena backyard — and returned to protect it from the Eaton Fire
One day after evacuation, Rob Caves and his partner went back to Christmas Tree Lane to protect their home — and ended up being custodians to the neighborhood.
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What Didn’t Burn in Altadena
Residents walk past homes burned by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, on January 8, after terrifying blazes leveled whole streets, torching cars and houses in minutes. Robyn Beck/Getty Images ...
A legacy destroyed: Altadena's Black residents fear neighborhood's soul may never return
Rochele Jones, the couple’s 42-year-old daughter, said her parents and other family members collectively lost more than a ...