Altadena couple ties the knot on land where their home was lost in the Eaton Fire
Couple Marries at Site of Home Destroyed by Fire A couple from Southern California, who tragically lost their home in the devastating Eaton Fire, tied the knot at the location where their Altadena house once stood. Kenny Lotter, 41, and Morgan Soloway, 39, were photographed smiling alongside loved ones amidst the charred remains of their […]
Altadena fire survivors achieve two successes in rebuilding efforts
Residents of Altadena are still grappling with the aftermath of the devastating Eaton Fire, but they’ve seen some positive movement this week. Lawmakers took steps to shield the community from developers as they begin to build new modular homes on the site of the iconic Bunny Museum, which was destroyed in the fire. This Wednesday, […]
Altadena affected by fire faces corporate acquisition
Leaders in Los Angeles are expressing frustration over a state housing mandate that could significantly impact fire-damaged Altadena. Residents are understandably anxious about potential changes to their community. A critical discussion is on the horizon for Wednesday, as lawmakers in Sacramento will review a bill designed to shield Altadena from state density regulations that opponents […]
Altadena community opposes reconstruction plans following Eaton Fire
Community Concerns Over Development Proposal in Altadena Emotions ran high at City Hall on Tuesday, as a large crowd of Altadena residents gathered to voice their protests against a plan that could significantly alter their neighborhood, which was devastated by the Eaton Fire. Close to 450 attendees were present, and the atmosphere was palpable. There […]
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 […]