When Misinformation Muddies The Path
A recent attempt by the California state legislature to create a Rebuilding Authority to help coordinate the recovery and restoration of neighborhoods burned in the Eaton and Palisades fire was met wi...
22 Aug 202529min
What’s In The Soil
Unlike in previous fire disasters, FEMA did not test the soil in the Eaton and Palisades burn area after debris was cleared, raising questions about whether or not any harmful substances were left beh...
20 Aug 202550min
The Fire Trucks That Didn’t Come
Nineteen people died during the Eaton Fire in January. All but one of them lived in neighborhoods west of Lake Avenue in Altadena. The 19th person lived just east of that border. It’s been reported th...
13 Aug 202542min
A Sustainable Path: LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath on the Fire Response and Her Vision For What Comes Next
As the neighborhoods hit hardest by the Palisades and Eaton Fires rebuild, modern building codes will largely ensure that houses and other structures will be more resilient. But what else needs to be ...
6 Aug 20251h
About One-third of Malibu Burned In The Palisades Fire. Where Does It Go From Here?
Of the areas in Southern California most prone to catching fire, Malibu is probably number one. It was hit by two fires last winter – the Franklin Fire, which forced evacuations from Pepperdine Univer...
30 Jul 20251h 4min
Tapped Out: What We've Learned About Why A Key Reservoir Was Empty When The Fires Came
On January 6th, the National Weather Service issued a dire warning of a life threatening storm — Santa Anas so extreme it would be sure to topple trees, knock down power lines, and spread any fire tha...
23 Jul 202553min
From free consultations to pre-approved plans inspired by a Sears catalog, local architects help Altadena rebuild
Altadena has a “special sauce,” explains resident and architect Steve Lewis. This unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, nestled at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, is recognized for its sma...
16 Jul 20251h 9min
How Developers, Insurers, and ICE Raids are Impacting the Altadena Rebuild
It’s clear that some residents in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades will not be able to afford the rebuilding process — the costs or the time it will take. And beyond those practical concerns, there’...
9 Jul 202551min
