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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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With building contractors in hot demand, the state licensing board is offering tips on how to find a reputable contractor.
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After thousands of homes were destroyed, many are looking for ways to make Los Angeles safer from wildfires.
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Applications are open for temporary disaster assistance for groceries from CalFresh. Here's who is eligible.
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Pushing out contaminants allows a fresh supply of water to come in.
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We talk to experts about the safety of the technology and its role in the rebuild.
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Mail carrier Thomas Carter lost his home and a car he was restoring to the Eaton Fire. But along a route he has served for decades, a community of support has formed.
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L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have struggled to find answers for.
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Pasadena Humane and LA Animal Services are seeking families who can care for pets, even if short-term, that can't yet be reunited with their humans.
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Two portions of the forest will remain closed for safety concerns and so the landscape can recover after the recent wildfires.
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Los Angeles councilmembers spar over a proposal to give new safeguards to tenants who lost income because of the fires.
