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Gifting a memory: Artist sketches family homes lost in Palisades, Eaton fires

In Altadena, California, businesses are reopening following the Eaton Fire, providing hope to the community, according to neighborhood advocate Shawna Dawson.
LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced $2.7 million in financial assistance for those affected by the wildfires, supporting businesses and workers.
Housing prices in Altadena have shown signs of rising, with many properties being sold for above asking prices, as reported by realtor Brock Harris.
Community members fear that wealthy buyers will transform Altadena, threatening its diversity and small-town charm, as expressed by housing expert Lorrie Frasure.

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Altadena Businesses Reopen After The Wildfires, But Need Support

In the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, a steady trickle of small businesses have reopened in Altadena, California, offering a glimmer of hope to residents who remain in the community. Neighborhood advocate Shawna Dawson has been tracking businesses that have reopened in and around Altadena since January, sharing updates on her Instagram page, Beautiful Altadena. Among the brick-and-mortar establishments that have reopened are Webster’s Community Ph…

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Gifting a memory: Artist sketches family homes lost in Palisades, Eaton fires

Out of the many people volunteering their time and resources, a local artist is working one pen stroke at a time to gift memories to those who lost everything in the January wildfires. West Los Angeles artist Rachel Siegel is drawing family homes for free, using her talents to memorialize and honor what was taken by the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires. “We know so many people that lost their homes or schools or businesses in the midst of i…

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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

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Altadena's Eaton Fire: A Devastation of Black Homeownership | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

Altadena, a historically Black enclave in California, has been devastated by the Eaton Fire, leaving over 1,000 structures destroyed and many residents displaced, with concerns of disaster gentrification and the need for a just and equitable recovery. The post After the L.A. fires, disaster gentrification looms appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

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After the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents fight to keep out luxury developers

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Struggles and kindness faced by Sioux City native in California rebuilding process

In Altadena, Sioux City native Mike Anderson and his family are navigating a "new normal" after their home was destroyed in the Southern California wildfires. Currently in the process of rebuilding, they have received assistance from the US Army Corps…

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Senators Padilla and Booker speak on Eaton Fire recovery efforts

ALTADENA, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joined FEMA, local leaders and representatives from the SBA, EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a tour and briefing on cleanup and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastating Eaton Fire in Altadena. They made a visit to the Altadena temporary debris staging site that will serve as the new location for recycling operations for asbesto…

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