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The photo depicts a construction or demolition site with A yellow CAT 325F excavator is prominently positioned in the middle of the scene. The area is filled with debris and partially demolished concrete structures.

A quietly defining milestone: Watching my Altadena lot cleared post-Eaton Fire

As thousands across L.A. County undergo the process of debris removal in the burn scars, our reporter shares her family’s experience.

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I just couldn’t get comfortable with hearing only one side of an issue

A black and white photo of a white man in a suit and tie in front of a big mic with a KPCC flag. He's sitting in a radio studio booth.

Reporting on the fire that destroyed my neighborhood

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A couple, with their backs turned to the camera, look at the foothills surrounding Altadena.

Overwhelmed by loss, hopeful these special communities can rebuild from the wildfires

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A man and a woman hold hands while wearing masks and walking down a street surrounded by burn damage and fires.

How internet-famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow helped me process my miscarriage

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A brown and white bald eagle is adjusting itself over a nest and three small eggs in a tall, snow covered tree. The nest is made up of small sticks and shrubs, surrounded by larger branches keeping it steady. Beyond the nest, in the background, is a large lake surrounded by a forest of trees.

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