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Eaton Fire: A rebuilding journey
Josie Huang, weekend host for LAist 89.3 and a veteran reporter, is among the thousands of people to lose her home in the devastating fires that hit L.A. in January 2025. She shares the journey as she and Altadena neighbors work to rebuild.
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Reporting on the fire that destroyed my neighborhood
Josie Huang returns to her burned out street as she and others navigate losing their Altadena homes in the Eaton Fire.
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A state law extended mortgage forbearance for up to a year, but survivors say there’s far more to do. -
Sen. Alex Padilla has introduced a bill that would make existing tax exemptions permanent for the kinds of utility company payouts now being offered to Eaton Fire survivors. -
Factory-built housing can be cheaper and faster for those seeking to rebuild after the fires — and you can tour examples at this showcase. -
Jose Rodriguez lost the garage home where his son lived. He wasn’t trying to be the first to rebuild. But his experience helped him earn that distinction. -
Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters.
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Eaton Fire survivors gather for food supplies and community building at an “Altadena Not For Sale” rally on Saturday
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Residents now have until April 15 to sign up for the government's free debris removal program. The program now includes condos, not just single-family homes.
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California is one of the few states with building codes for wildfire protection because using fire-resistant materials helps homes survive.
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Two thousand property owners still need to make a decision, according to L.A. County Public Works.
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Palisades Charter High School plans to temporarily move students to a former Santa Monica department store while elementary students share campuses.
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CalFire's Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, published Monday for Southern California, show fire hazard creeping farther into some the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica and even West Hollywood.
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Karen Bass' order directs multiple city departments to create plans to expedite rebuilding with wildfire resilience in mind.
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The county mental health department connects people with therapists, support groups and other services.
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Also, we tell you how to avoid a nasty surprise when you get a big bill for cleanup. The trick is to save your receipts.
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The first properties in the Palisades Fire burn area, where multi-million dollar homes once stood, are being put on the market.
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