L.A. fires burned their block. For each, the disaster was just beginning.
Three Altadena families face destroyed homes, loan denials, severe smoke damage, prolonged displacement, and deep trauma after the Los Angeles wildfires on January 7, 2025.
The Best Restaurants in Altadena, According to Eater Editors
Altadena and Pacific Palisades need local support after fires destroyed or closed restaurants, displacing residents while some eateries reopen and serve the recovering community.
8 Months After the Eaton Fire, Live-Fire Restaurant Betsy Rises in Altadena
Betsy's live-fire kitchen reunites Altadena around communal hearth cooking, reopening Aug 30, 2025, to help drive neighborhood recovery after the Eaton Fire.
Dogs, kids, pizza and fine wine: A new Altadena gathering spot
Festas, or sagras, are local gatherings centered around a specific dish or ingredient, bringing together people in a community setting with good food and local wine.
Can coyotes and bears be friends? An Altadena odd couple has neighbors talking
L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Garza noted the surprising sight of a coyote and bear together, as they appeared to have lost their natural habitat due to recent fires.
