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.
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A religious retreat center in Sierra Madre survived a close call in Eaton fire
Mater Dolorosa has faced adversity in its 100-year history, and its solidarity with the community helped see it through ...
After the fires
The fires in Los Angeles are almost out. Residents are starting to trickle back into their burned-out neighborhoods. When they get to their houses, they face a series of almost impossible questions: ...
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LA fire victims are entering a new stage of recovery. Here’s how to help
Some donation hubs have stopped accepting certain items, especially clothes. But aid is still badly needed. Here's how you ...
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L.A.’s Cultural Crescent and the Land That Draws People to It
T he two ends of Los Angeles ’ Cultural Crescent—formed by the majestic Santa Monica and San Gabriel Mountains and their ...
Amid wildfire trauma, LA County dispatches mental health workers to evacuees
Surviving a disaster like the Eaton and Palisades wildfires can take a severe psychological toll, and the county is aiming to ...
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Hidden In California's Sierra Nevada Is An Under-The-Radar Mountain Hub For Outdoor Activities
Rich with history and primed for epic adventure, this low-key setting in the Sierra Nevada mountains boasts a side of ...
Western Altadena got evacuation order many hours after Eaton fire exploded. 17 people died there
As the Eaton fire spread, many areas were notified of evacuation warnings and orders well in advance. In the heart of ...
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First came the firefight. Now comes the battle for Altadena’s future
Rebirth. Refuge. Independence. They are themes that run through the veins of Altadena’s history. Civil War veterans suffering maladies from battle settled here. There were the developers who ...
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 ...
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Mom’s the Word column: A prayer for Karen, who lives in a century-old garden in Sierra Madre
Karen is a Buddhist priest and author of “Mama Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood,” “Hand Wash Cold: Care ...