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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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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. -
The program will launch later this fall, but the utility says it wants to gather community feedback on things like eligibility criteria first. -
LAist is surveying people who lost their homes during the fires. Here’s how to participate in an illustrated project highlighting your memories.
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California lawmakers are pushing back on Gov. Gavin Newsom's last-minute proposals to limit fire survivor payouts and utilities' financial liability.
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The federal government is moving to repeal the “roadless rule," which has prevented construction in certain parts of national forests since 2001.
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The new rules for defensible space around homes are some of the strictest in the country, but firefighters and others stress their importance.
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Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, was in court Wednesday after his first trial ended with a deadlocked jury this summer.
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The weather pattern doesn’t guarantee flooding here, but now could be a good time to consider flood insurance, which is not included in most homeowners or renters policies.
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A new survey by the Department of Angels finds that people who lost homes face an average gap of $500,000 between what they have and what they need to rebuild.
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In one of his last political pushes as governor, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to speed up payouts for wildfire victims. Critics say it helps utilities avoid accountability.
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Charles-Henri Avelange spent almost 20 years trying to turn the firefighters' creed into an anthem. It took 90 Hollywood musicians — and the L.A. fires — to finish part of it.
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Evacuation orders are in effect for DeBell Restaurant and Golf Course and Stough Canyon Nature Center.
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The 1,108-acre fire is 54% contained as of Saturday evening.
