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Smoke from the Eaton fire in Altadena is visible from Koreatown in Los Angeles.

Smoke from the Eaton fire in Altadena is visible from Koreatown in Los Angeles.

UCLA research confirms extreme toxicity of Eaton Fire smoke

September 25, 2026

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

County plans fire-resilient design for Eaton Canyon Nature Center

September 19, 2026

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

Fire survivors, UCLA launch insurance survey

September 15, 2026

Gil Barel in her son’s room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel and her family are still waiting for their home, a duplex they had rented for eight years before the January 2025 Eaton Fire, to be cleaned up and free of toxic materials before they move back in.

Gil Barel in her son’s room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel and her family are still waiting for their home, a duplex they had rented for eight years before the January 2025 Eaton Fire, to be cleaned up and free of toxic materials before they move back in.

California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards

September 8, 2026

District 5 Supervisor Kathryn Barger announces a lawsuit against State Farm. From left, Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn, County Counsel Dawyn Harrison, Barger at podium, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and fire survivor advocate Joy Chen.

District 5 Supervisor Kathryn Barger announces a lawsuit against State Farm. From left, Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn, County Counsel Dawyn Harrison, Barger at podium, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and fire survivor advocate Joy Chen.

Los Angeles County sues State Farm over allegedly mishandled wildfire claims

September 1, 2026

A PWP crew opens the street to replace a water main on Oak Knoll Avenue.

A PWP crew opens the street to replace a water main on Oak Knoll Avenue.

PWP touts Altadena reservoir, other infrastructure upgrades

August 18, 2026

The remaining structure of a building burned from the Eaton Fire in Altadena. Jan. 8, 2025.

The remaining structure of a building burned from the Eaton Fire in Altadena. Jan. 8, 2025.

Newsom makes last-minute push to help California utilities facing wildfire bills

August 13, 2026

Gil Barel moves the blinds up to let in more light into her living room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel is currently not living in her apartment because of the Eaton Fire of January 2025.

Gil Barel moves the blinds up to let in more light into her living room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel is currently not living in her apartment because of the Eaton Fire of January 2025.

Why insurance matters to renters, landlords and California

August 6, 2026

"Photogrammetry" video displays flames from the Eaton Fire under Southern California Edison power lines, according to attorneys representing fire victims.

"Photogrammetry" video displays flames from the Eaton Fire under Southern California Edison power lines, according to attorneys representing fire victims.

LA County FD finds Edison equipment caused Eaton Fire; loan program starts for survivors

August 4, 2026

Joy Chen, executive director of Every Fire Survivor's Network, announces the organization has joined a national advocacy coalition with Public Citizen, the NAACP and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network.

Joy Chen, executive director of Every Fire Survivor's Network, announces the organization has joined a national advocacy coalition with Public Citizen, the NAACP and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network.

LA fire survivors say Newsom is trying to help utilities reduce their wildfire costs again

July 31, 2026

An aerial view in February 2026 of Altadena homes in the Eaton Fire burn area.

An aerial view in February 2026 of Altadena homes in the Eaton Fire burn area.

County approves Altadena program to remove lead-contaminated soil

July 23, 2026

Firefighters enter a business destroyed in the Eaton Fire.

Firefighters enter a business destroyed in the Eaton Fire.

LA County launches program for faster Altadena fire recovery

June 26, 2026