US EditionL.A. Wildfires Didn’t Lead to Soaring Southern California Rents
Musicians lost nearly $500,000 in gear and continue rebuilding with support from grants and aid, including $15 million given to 3,200 industry professionals by MusiCares.
- Musicians in Altadena have spent the past year rebuilding after the Eaton fire destroyed Rich Mouser, producer/engineer's, Mouse House studio, relying on peer fundraising and aid.
- The wildfires razed more than 16,000 homes and businesses, destroying vintage recording gear and instruments along with decades-old personal collections.
- MusiCares and Guitar Center Music Foundation led efforts by aiding over 3,200 music professionals and fulfilling grants for over 700 recipients plus 15 affected schools.
- For many artists, Rich Mouser rents a house with a converted garage as his temporary studio while insurance and relief aid cover rent, but Adrienne McCann reports stalled creative work and ongoing personal and professional recovery.
- Planning next steps, Rich Mouser is working with an architect and sound engineer on concrete construction and separate studio entry plans, hoping for completion by summer or fall of 2027 while Theresa Wolters and relief organizations emphasize ongoing support.
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San Diego Union Tribune
L.A. wildfires didn’t lead to soaring Southern California rents
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A year after wildfires devastated Pacific Palisades and Altadena, upending the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across Los Angeles, many residents are still in the process of recovery: rebuilding their homes, re-establishing their routines, and coping with the emotional aftermath of the disaster.
Los Angeles Daily News - LA wildfire rebuilding effort draws billions in aid, grants
By Pat Maio, LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS Billions of dollars have flowed into the Los Angeles area since the January 2025 wildfires exploded across the region. The precise figure is difficult to quantify, but the money has come from nonprofits, federal agencies and local governments and higher insurance premiums sought by providers to cover losses and pay out claims […] The post Los Angeles Daily News – LA wildfire rebuilding effort draws billions in…
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