Rep. Chu Leads Push for More Housing Help for Eaton Fire Survivors

Rep. Chu leads push for more housing help for Eaton Fire survivors

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, gathered 15 community groups Tuesday for a roundtable meeting with representatives from government agencies, advocating for a direct leasing program for Eaton fire survivors desperate for housing help. The Direct Lease housing program would activate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as the master owner of leases, allowing it to act as a lender and rent to fire survivors who cannot find housing. FEMA offici…

Los Angeles wildfire victims may be missing relief money, County Assessor says

The Los Angeles County Assessor's Office is warning wildfire victims that they may be missing out on important tax relief or refund checks due to invalid addresses. Officials said Tuesday that while many property owners have already received lower property tax bills or even partial refunds through state disaster relief programs, hundreds of those checks and notices are now being returned to the county because the listed mailing addresses are no …

Rep. Judy Chu and advocates push FEMA for more housing assistance for Eaton Fire survivors

FEMA is ignoring needs on the ground by not authorizing a commonly used program to directly rent apartment buildings and provide them to fire survivors, Rep. Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park) and advocates said.

Thousands of wildfire victims are having tax refunds sent back - Here's how to get your money

If you lost your home in the Palisades or Eaton fires, you may be owed a tax refund. The county has sent out checks, but many are being sent back. Here's what you can do to get yours.

Months After the Eaton Fire, 1st Home Rebuild In Altadena Underway

Source: David McNew / Getty The community of Altadena was one of the hardest-hit areas of the devastating wildfires that ravaged the area back in January — and now, months after the Eaton fire, the very first home is finally being rebuilt. However, there is a long road ahead before normalcy returns. Margot Stuebert was one of many Altadena residents who lost her home, a 100-year-old, three-bedroom cottage, the Eaton wildfire.  The following mont…

Fires and floods are eviscerating US communities, intensifying the housing crisis

Fires and floods are eviscerating US communities, intensifying the housing crisis kcpnews2 Wed, 05/28/2025 - 05:02 Image (Stateline) After nearly a month, the Eaton and Palisades wildfires that ravaged California have been contained. But for Southern California and state agencies, another challenge lies ahead: Helping people find homes.The wildfires levied significant long-term damage, with thousands of homes destroyed, billions in damages and…