Man reunited with father's police badge found in the Eaton Fire rubble: 'This means everything'

‘Not enough to rebuild.' Altadena woman shares why she's selling her property

An Altadena woman who lost the home she hoped to enjoy her retirement in has decided to put it on the market following the Eaton Fire. Leslee Koritzke said she does not plan to rebuild the home she lost to the brush fire earlier this year. After carefully considering her options and weighing what would be best for her in the future, she decided to sell her property. “It’s not enough to rebuild,” she said after speaking with her insurance company…

Man reunited with father's police badge found in the Eaton Fire rubble: 'This means everything'

A man who nearly lost everything in the Eaton Fire but managed to escape with a few possessions, including his recently deceased father's flag, now has another precious item that was found in the rubble months later.

Rebuilding for resilience: Building back better with concrete block

In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires sweeping through communities across the country, homeowners and businesses are reevaluating how they can build back even better than before. With the need for more resilient, sustainable structures, a time-tested solution is reemerging with new relevance: concrete block construction. Known for its durability and inherent fire resistance, concrete block also captures carbon from the atmosphere, is ene…

Eaton Fire elderly grapple with whether and how to rebuild

Many retirees who lost their homes to fire have to decide whether it’s worth rebuilding a house they may have few years left to enjoy – if they can even afford it.

Pilot Self-Certification Program for Post-Fire Rebuilding

In a proactive move to accelerate recovery for communities devastated by the January 2025 wildfires, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Board Chair Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath to implement a Pilot Self-Certification Program for residential rebuilds.