A reporter reflects on the loss of her hometown, Altadena, remembering what it was and imagining what it will become.

The Eaton fire destroyed the homes of Zaire Calvin's family. It took the life of his sister. For nearly a year since, he's advocated for Altadena and for the Black community.

More than half of Highland Avenue in Altadena burned down in the Eaton fire. Ten months later, nearly everyone on the street has vowed to return.

More than half of Highland Avenue in Altadena burned down in the Eaton fire. Ten months later, nearly everyone on the street has vowed to return.

The adrenaline that drove victims in the aftermath of the Eaton fire has worn off for many, leaving a sense of "great disillusionment."

The Altadena Dining Club was formed to help local restaurants stay afloat after the Eaton fire, while simultaneously bringing neighbors together to discuss the recovery.

A Department of Angels survey for more than 2,300 fire-impacted residents across L.A. County found that 8 in 10 Altadena residents and 9 in 10 Pacific Palisades residents have not returned home.

Months after the Eaton fire, a largely immigrant workforce clears homes of ash and debris in Altadena amid health risks and threat of immigration raids.

Eighty-five percent of the Los Angeles Times Guild, the union that represents reporters, editors, designers, photographers and other journalists at the West Coast’s largest newspaper, voted this week ...

Months after the Eaton fire, a largely immigrant workforce clears homes of ash and debris in Altadena amid health risks and threat of immigration raids.

Months after the Eaton fire, a largely immigrant workforce clears homes of ash and debris in Altadena amid health risks and threat of immigration raids.

Los Angeles World Airports Chief Executive John Ackerman describes ongoing challenges at LAX and the $30-billion overhaul he believes will significantly improve the experience.

Local arborists believe that Altadena has already lost at least 50% of its pre-Eaton fire tree canopy and fear for further loss.

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Most of the homes around the Altadena Golf Course survived the Eaton fire. Residents are concerned that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' debris operation on its grounds could pose new danger.

Buyouts hit newsroom hard, irreplaceable institutional knowledge lost

Southern California Edison knew for years that its transmission towers around Eaton Canyon posed a risk of sparking a fire, company records show, with repairs long overdue.

More than two months after the Eaton fire, Altadena residents wonder how long it will take to rebuild their homes, what the process will require and whether they can manage the wait.

As the Trump administration threatens federal funding, Metro is assessing what allocations could be vulnerable and if cuts could affect the 2028 Olympics.

The Eaton fire destroyed much of Altadena. Now, residents are fighting to save the trees that survived.

As residents continue to imagine what Altadena’s future could look like after the Eaton fire, dreamers have begun mapping plans inspired by old Sears catalogs.

In the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires, Army Corps officials are saying that excavating six inches of topsoil is enough to rid properties of contamination.

Southern California Edison was warned in 2022 that an emergency shutdown could overload power lines that run through Eaton Canyon, increasing the risk of a wildfire, according to public records reviewed by The Times. Planned fixes that experts said would have mitigated the risk were never completed.

Altadena's eclecticism and independent spirit drew residents. After the Eaton fire, they face a crossroads over whether to stay and rebuild their community, or leave.

Altadena's eclecticism and independent spirit drew residents. After the Eaton fire, they face a crossroads over whether to stay and rebuild their community, or leave.

The Eaton fire destroyed thousands of structures in Altadena and Pasadena. Now, residents grapple with how they can afford to rebuild.

We're tracking damage assessments from the Eaton and Palisades fires, which destroyed 12,000 structures in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.

The Eaton fire cut a brutal swath through Altadena and a cherished way of life in this eclectic foothill community it upended.