The Show of Record Chronicling a Community’s Fight for Justice

What happens when a fire doesn’t just destroy homes—but threatens to erase a community’s history?

On January 7, the Eaton Canyon fire tore through Altadena’s historic Black neighborhood, reducing 80% of Black-owned homes to ash and causing financial losses that could climb into the billions. But beyond the devastation lies a more profound crisis: Was this disaster preventable? And will justice ever come for those left to rebuild from nothing?

KBLA TALK 1580’s Conversation Live: Altadena Rising is the show of record, chronicling this tragedy for the nation over the next 52 weeks. Host and journalist James Farr leads the investigation, documenting the community’s fight for accountability and its journey through roots, resilience, recovery, rebuilding, and reunion.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing fire victims, joins the discussion to examine Southern California Edison’s potential liability and the legal battle ahead. Veronica Jones of the Altadena Historical Society provides crucial historical context, reminding us that this neighborhood was built through struggle—and won’t be erased without a fight.

This isn’t just about what was lost. It’s about what must be reclaimed.

Tune in to the show of record on KBLA TALK 1580—because if we don’t tell this story, who will? And if justice is delayed, will it be denied?

Conversation Live: Altadena Rising with James Farr - Ben Crump & Veronica Jones (Airdate 3/8/25)

Saturday 10AM
James Farr will explore the deep roots and resilience of Altadena’s Black community as we track its recovery and reimagine its future. From relief efforts to rebuilding, we’re raising up voices, stories, and solutions to build Black Altadena back better and stronger than ever.

Every Saturday at 10 AM/PT and Sunday at 12PM/PT


Contact: tunnelvisionlive@gmail.com
www.jamesfarrlive.com