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Rebuilding Los Angeles Is California’s Economic Moment of Truth
Wildfires that destroyed two neighborhoods made the state’s housing shortage even worse. Now, opposition is growing to creating more.
Los Angeles County, Pasadena, Sue Southern California Edison Over Wildfires
The County of Los Angeles and City of Pasadena, along with other public entities, filed lawsuits against Edison International and its subsidiary Southern California Edison (SCE) on Wednesday, alleging their role in igniting one of California's worst wildfires.
Los Angeles County blames electrical equipment for wildfire, sues utility company
Los Angeles County is suing Southern California Edison, faulting the utility company's equipment for a blaze that torched Altadena earlier this year.
Los Angeles County, city of Pasadena sue SoCal Edison seeking Eaton Fire-related damages
The County of Los Angeles and city of Pasadena filed separate lawsuits against Southern California Edison Wednesday over the deadly Eaton Fire, alleging the utility's electrical equipment caused the wildfire.
Los Angeles County Sues Southern California Edison, Alleging Utility's Equipment Sparked Wildfire
Los Angeles County says it is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the Al
LA County, 2 cities suing SoCal Edison over Eaton Fire
Los Angeles County and the cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre have all filed lawsuits against Southern California Edison over damages due to the Eaton Fire.
LA County mounts lawsuit against Southern California Edison for Eaton Fire
The Eaton fire was active for 24 days as it burned over 14,000 acres, damaged over 9,400 structures, and resulted in 17 deaths.
California wildfires are burning deeper into urban areas like Altadena and finding new victims
Wildfires are increasingly touching more diverse communities as fires grow in intensity and extend into urban areas, ...
‘Which Way Do I Go?’ Altadena Resident Awaits Answers After Eaton Fire
Roosevelt Banks’s home in Altadena, Calif., was destroyed by the California wildfires. Nearly two months later, he’s still awaiting answers from his insurer and living week to week in hotels.
In wake of southern California wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild
Business owners in Altadena hope to see the diverse community that their organizations thrived in rise from the ashes.
Students in Altadena celebrate Read Across America Day with president of California Teachers Association
Kindergarteners from Altadena Arts Magnet School had a special time reading in class Monday morning celebrating Read Across ...
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Altadena conservation group rallies to save trees that remove carbon dioxide from the air
Altadena Green, an organization run by volunteer arborists, says some trees are being prematurely removed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
An audit found California was unprepared to help vulnerable people in a fire. 5 years later, lawmakers finally talk about it
Five years ago, as COVID-19 hit the state, legislators canceled a hearing to discuss a state audit that found the state’s ...
Badly burned cat ‘could barely walk’ after California wildfire. Now, he needs a home
Spirit has been through so much, and we can’t wait for him to find the loving home he deserves,” the nonprofit said.
California bills encourage fire home-hardening with grants, tax breaks
Two proposals would reimburse homeowners in wildfire zones for making their roofs and yards more resistant to blazes.
Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom tickets
Actor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devasting wildfires in Los Angeles to ...
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Healing Through Parks: Altadena’s Path to Recovery After the Eaton Fire
In the wake of the Eaton Fire, Altadena is uniting to restore Loma Alta Park, creating a renewed space for recreation, ...