Altadena residents in the Eaton fire area are against SoCal Edison’s plan for costly underground power lines.
Residents in the fire-affected area of Altadena are expressing frustration over a costly initiative by the local power company to bury power lines after last year’s devastating Eaton Wildfire. Homeowners could face costs of up to $40,000 to connect their properties to Southern California Edison’s new underground line, designed to reduce fire risks, according to […]
California DOJ to look into racial discrimination in Altadena fire
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that “compelling evidence” has triggered an investigation into whether racism influenced the response to the Altadena fire, which resulted in the deaths of 19 people last year. Though Bonta’s office shared this information, they did not elaborate further. The investigation will look into whether race, age, or disability […]
Cookies against ICE are sold out at Altadena bakery
There’s some interesting bakery action happening in Altadena. A long line has formed outside a local bakery, drawn in by colorful iced sugar cookies that feature bold anti-ICE messages on top. The Altadena Cookie Company shared on Instagram that they plan to donate all profits from cookie sales to the Minnesota Women’s Foundation Immigrant Rapid […]
Another Altadena resident discovers an unwelcome bear companion
Bear Takes Up Residence Under Home in Altadena In yet another peculiar case, a homeowner in Los Angeles County finds himself in a tight spot after a large bear has decided to make itself at home beneath his house. This incident occurred mere days after a 550-pound black bear was removed from a nearby residence […]
Man living with bear beneath Altadena home considers legal action
The situation with a black bear, affectionately dubbed “Bearly,” has stirred quite a bit of discussion. Last month, a man reached his limit after living with a 550-pound bear beneath his home. He threatened legal action against the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, alleging that they left the bear to fend for itself. According […]
Homeowner in Altadena shares experience of living with a 550-pound bear they didn’t want
Things are quite challenging for a homeowner in California. Imagine losing sleep, dealing with unusual odors, and enduring damage, all because there’s a 550-pound bear cozying up beneath your home. “It’s way more stressful than I anticipated,” Ken Johnson shared recently, reflecting on the 11 days since this hefty bear claimed the crawl space under […]
Strange method being used to coax a 550-pound bear from beneath Altadena house
Authorities are implementing a new approach to encourage a 550-pound bear to leave its hiding spot beneath a home in California. The brown bear has taken refuge under the Altadena residence of Ken Johnson for over a week, a scenario Johnson humorously refers to as a “bear-like” situation. Initially, Johnson attempted to drive the bear […]
Cherished family pet motivated the creation of the first completed house after the Altadena fire
Altadena Man and His Dog Return Home After Fire After enduring the Eaton fire, an Altadena resident and his cherished golden retriever are heading back to their newly rebuilt home, marking a significant milestone after the devastating event. The one-story house, spanning 2,160 square feet, was completed in just over four months. Homeowner Ted Koerner […]
Another bear interrupts Altadena man’s plan to save sweet rolls
A man in California, Ken Johnson, faced an unexpected challenge while trying to deal with a 500-pound bear nesting beneath his Altadena home. The situation escalated early Tuesday morning when a second bear casually wandered into his driveway, interrupting his efforts. Johnson had already been dealing with the first bear, which had taken refuge in […]
Commission Suggests New Local Management for Palisades, Malibu, and Altadena Following Fire
Following the Pallisard and Eton fires, a Blue Ribbon Commission in Los Angeles County has recommended creating new local governments for Pallisard, Malibu, and Altadena to oversee their own rebuilding efforts. The report, which included input from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), placed a significant emphasis on addressing climate issues while also offering […]