SGV Habitat Granted Millions for Home Rebuilding Eaton Fire Recovery Effort

New Project Will Map Fire-Ravaged Altadena’s Cultural Heritage

In the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire that ravaged nearly 7,000 structures in and around Altadena, the Getty Foundation in Los Angeles has committed $420,000 to document the loss of culturally significant sites in the area and take stock of its “intangible heritage.” Throughout its history, Altadena has been home to transformational writers and artists, including science fiction author Octavia Butler and actor Sidney Poitier, the first Black…

2 sea lion pups released at Hermosa Beach after month-long treatment

After a month-long hiatus due to the deadly Eaton Fire, an Altadena-based nonprofit has returned its services to provide for elderly residents in need of nutritious food. Altadena Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that provides and delivers ready-to-eat meals to seniors. It was forced to halt its services when the Eaton Fire ripped through Altadena in January, affecting volunteers and board members of the program. “Many of our clients,…

'I'm not going anywhere': For 1 Altadena fire survivor, the math makes sense to rebuild

LOS ANGELES — Jennie Marie Mahalick Petrini has a big decision on her hands. For Petrini, the night of Jan. 7 brought total loss. The Eaton fire decimated her quaint home in the northwest corner of Altadena near Jane's Village, reducing her ...

SGV Habitat granted millions for home rebuilding Eaton fire recovery effort

The Altadena Builds Back Foundation, an initiative of the Pasadena Community Foundation, awarded the multi-million dollar grant to the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity.

'I'm not going anywhere': For one Altadena fire survivor, the math makes sense to rebuild

While some fire victims are opting to sell their lots in Altadena, one woman is choosing to stay and rebuild — and she's trying to do it as quickly as possible.

USC alumni event brings Trojans together months after L.A. fires

USC alumna Autumn Lauderdale-Mora, left, and her family still cannot stay in their Aldadena home because of smoke damage from the Eaton Fire. (USC Photo/Stephen Gee) Share University Alumni event brings together Trojan Family months after the L.A. wildfires STORY AND VIDEO: A USC Alumni Association lunchtime gathering provides replacements for burned diplomas, USC swag and connection for Trojans affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires. Jun…