Altadena residents defend homes from looters

After the Eaton Fire, these Altadena residents return — with despair and hope — to homes in ruins
A mom and daughter, a cat-loving stage prop designer and a “Forest”-dwelling contractor are among the few who’ve gotten back to see what’s left of their homes. Each fled in a chaotic scramble last week as the winds and embers picked up.
Altadena residents defend homes from looters amid harsh conditions in Eaton Fire zone
Containment is growing on the Los Angeles County wildfires, but it may be a long time before residents in the burn areas will be allowed back home.
Altadena family staying hopeful after losing apartment in Eaton Fire
An Altadena family who lost their home to the Eaton Fire is choosing to look at the brighter side of things in a time of hardship. The Gonzalez family was among the thousands of households evacuated due to wildfires who say they are now feeling the love from a community looking to help each other out.
Altadena residents cope with difficult conditions inside Eaton Fire zone
Kelsi Thorud reports on how Altadena residents who refused to evacuate are struggling even if their homes survived the Eaton Fire.
Altadena residents cling to hope that area can recover from devastating Eaton Fire
Despite the burned out cars, the shelves of homes, and the businesses left in ruins, Altadena seems to be making a comeback promise. Those who live here are praying it's true. "It's a great little community,
A legacy destroyed: Altadena's Black residents fear neighborhood's soul may never return
Rochele Jones, the couple’s 42-year-old daughter, said her parents and other family members collectively lost more than a ...
California firefighters confront alleged looters stealing Emmy Award during Eaton Fire: ‘You are not doing this’
Smoke eaters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were working in a burned-down Altadena neighborhood on Thursday when ...
Altadena had been a haven from California’s insurance nightmare. The L.A. fires could change that
As they rebuild, residents of the middle-class enclave could face steep price hikes. Randy and Miki Quinton held hands as ...
As the Living Fled, a Race to Save the Dead at an Altadena Cemetery
Workers at the Mountain View cemetery had unique concerns the night the Eaton fire broke out. The 55-acre expanse may also ...
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What Didn’t Burn in Altadena
I started receiving texts from other friends who were fleeing Altadena. Families like Jeff and Kevin, two Marines who fell in love in the service, got married at the Altadena Town & Country Club, and ...
California wildfires devastate working-class families, destroying homes and livelihoods
Lower-wage workers in some of the homes and businesses ravaged by fires are scrambling to find housing and jobs with little ...
'What America should look like:' loss in the Altadena fires, and a hard road to recovery
When fires swept through Altadena, in Los Angeles County, generational wealth and a place of opportunity for people of color, ...
Pictures of L.A. fire damage show aftermath of California blazes
Damage caused by Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire in Altadena were captured by photojournalists as L.A. officials map the ...
L.A. County wildfires leave diverse and historic Altadena in ashes and rubble
Families of color, making up over half of Altadena, have bought homes and kept them for generations. The Black homeownership ...
California fire and evacuation maps: See where the Los Angeles fires are burning
TELL US WHAT YOU KIND OF SAW YESTERDAY AND WHAT YOU’RE SEEING NOW THIS MORNING WHEN WE FIRST DESCENDED INTO THE AREA, WE CAME ...
Who Are the Victims of the California Fires?
At least two dozen people have been reported dead in fires raging across Los Angeles. Five lived near one another in a ...
California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles
Tenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of ...