Residents face the daunting prospect of rebuilding their homes in this once-thriving historically Black community.
Through the voices of 77 Angelenos, this story pays tribute to a selection of the thousands of structures that were lost or ...
More rain has fallen on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend – helping firefighters, but boosting the risk of toxic ash run-off in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area ...
The Eaton fire has burned more than 14,000 acres in Altadena, Eaton Canyon and the ... including those leading to Millard Canyon Falls, Echo Mountain and Mt. Wilson. Other popular areas, including ...
The recent fires that ravaged Altadena, California, have left a trail of destruction in a community with deep roots and a rich history. It’s important to understand the impact of this disaster ...
Amid the wildfire devastation in Altadena’s business district is the sense of another looming disaster: Will restoring historic Black businesses and their culture be hindered by land speculators ...
Rebirth. Refuge. Independence. They are themes that run through the veins of Altadena’s history. Civil War veterans suffering maladies from battle settled here. There were the developers who ...
Butler died in 2006; she’s buried at the Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum in the heart of Altadena. Although the Eaton Fire tore through the town, much of the cemetery remained unscathed.
Now, all that remains are ashes. For many African Americans who built their lives and businesses in historically Black communities like Altadena, the combined loss of generational wealth and personal ...
Eleven days after the Eaton Fire destroyed much of their community, residents converged in Altadena and Pasadena to find unity and offer support. Why it matters: Numerous businesses and homes that ...