Can Altadena’s Black population survive fire, or will it disappear along with its history?
The Altadena fire wiped out much of a historic black enclave in this picturesque town in the San Gabriel Valley.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' first stop in California: Altadena fire zone
Harris and former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff met with Los Angeles County firefighters and volunteers distributing free ...
Why does California keep botching emergency evacuation alerts?
Despite upgrades to wireless alerts system, emergency warnings were often ineffective when most needed during the Los Angeles ...
A legacy destroyed: Altadena's Black residents fear neighborhood's soul may never return
Altadena, California, was among Los Angeles County's first Black middle-class enclaves. Some fear recent wildfires may have ...
California Fires: Progress made on Hughes Fire in Castaic, maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with ...
For historically Black Altadena, the combined wildfire loss of generational wealth and personal heirlooms is indescribable
For many African Americans who built their lives and businesses in historically Black communities like Altadena, the combined ...
In Scorched Altadena, Volunteers Did a Lot of the Real Work
The official response to the fires seemed awkward, but we did what we could for one another, even as our neighbors said, “The ...
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The devastation in Altadena’s historic Black community
The recent fires that ravaged Altadena, California, have left a trail of destruction in a community with deep roots and a ...
It Wasn’t Just a Diner. It Was a Hub for Altadena.
The demands of a restaurant were never-ending, and Rena would arrive at dawn to start rolling out the biscuits. The original ...
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A legacy destroyed: Altadena's Black residents fear neighborhood's soul may never return
As embers wafted overhead against a reddening sky, Adonis and Denise Jones grabbed a few belongings and left their house last week in Altadena, California, figuring firefighters battling the Eaton ...
As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
A second day of windy and dry conditions is in store for Southern California. Winds have picked up and are expected to ...
How Black families hope to preserve Altadena's history after the Eaton Fire
When the Eaton Fire blazed through Altadena earlier this month it took more than homes and memories — it devastated a city that has long been a haven for Black families.