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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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Affected residents have until 5 p.m. on March 12 to apply for assistance from three major funds.
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The Zone Zero regulations on defensible space would apply to trees, potted plants, fences and other items that can catch embers and ignite.
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For Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, approving an emergency 22% rate hike request by State Farm would raise bills for millions of Californians. Not approving it could imperil the state's home insurance market.
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Fire investigators have not found Edison responsible for the Eaton Fire — but mounting lawsuits heighten concerns about its potential liability for the deadliest and most destructive blaze since the state created a fund to prevent wildfires from bankrupting utilities.
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Recovery has been an interfaith effort for Altadena's Masjid Al-Taqwa and the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center — both of which burned in January.
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Mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration could be eligible for the relief.
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The children's organization, Alice's Kids, will cover the costs for approximately 800 students to enjoy prom night.
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Almost two months after the L.A. fires, some childcare providers who lost their homes and businesses say they're not able to access the aid they've been told to apply for.
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Any significant rain could trigger mud and debris flows, Sierra Madre's fire chief says. Debris basins are not empty, as they were during February's storm, and that could mean trouble.
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Federal funds can be used toward home repairs and other expenses like childcare, but you must apply by the end of March.
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