Altadena (/ ˌɑːltəˈdiːnə / pronunciation ⓘ AL-tə-DEE-nə) is an unincorporated area [ 3 ][ 4 ], and census-designated place in the San Gabriel Valley and the Verdugos [ 5 ] regions of Los …

Jan 16, 2025 · Altadena, California, has one of California’s oldest and most affluent middle-class Black neighborhoods. That neighborhood was affected by the 2025 Eaton Canyon fire, which …

1 day ago · According to a UCLA study, Black residents in Altadena were more likely to have their homes damaged or destroyed by the Eaton fire and will have a harder financial road to …

Jan 24, 2025 · The Altadena fire wiped out much of a historic Black enclave in this picturesque town in the San Gabriel Valley.

Jan 10, 2025 · Many Latino immigrants in Los Angeles worked to extinguish some of the fires with hoses. They aren't firefighters, they were just helping people in other neighborhoods.

Jan 10, 2025 · In Altadena, homes and structures burned without firefighters nearby. While many residents obeyed mandatory evacuation orders and official warnings that they risked their lives …

Jan 26, 2025 · The section of western Altadena that received the latest evacuation order for the Eaton fire broke out. Residents east of North Lake Avenue were told to evacuate about 10 …

Jan 18, 2025 · Altadena, California, was among Los Angeles County's first Black middle-class enclaves. Some fear recent wildfires may have erased that legacy.

Jan 19, 2025 · Nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Altadena is about 15 miles from downtown Los Angeles, but for locals it may as well be a world away. The area has long been …

Jan 13, 2025 · Altadena, located just 13 miles northeast of Los Angeles, boasts a population that is 18% Black, with a significant portion (65%) of residents aged 65 and older, according to the …