Their House Survived LA’s Wildfires. They Still Can’t Go Home.

Their house survived LA’s wildfires. They still can’t go home.

In California, residents of once-vibrant Altadena are deciding whether to return and rebuild after devastating wildfires. Part 2 in a series.

L.A. needs new authority to oversee rebuilding after firestorms, panel says

An independent panel is urging California lawmakers to create a new authority to oversee rebuilding after the firestorms in Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

Let wildfire burn zones rebuild the right way

Earlier this year, the Eaton fire destroyed more than 9,000 structures in the Altadena area. In the aftermath of the blaze, hundreds of signs reading “Altadena is not for sale” have urged residents not to sell affected properties to real estate developers because it would harm “the soul” of the community. The quest for community preservation is understandable but California desperately needs more housing. The Golden State has the second most exp…