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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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