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Tenants sue Pasadena, LA County for better living standards after Eaton fire
A primary issue, tenants allege, is that landlords were not remediating units contaminated with toxic smoke, soot and ash.
LA County rolls out soil testing program for residents on fringe of Eaton fire burn zone
The program enables residents to take their own soil samples, and get them analyzed through certified county labs that show ...
With the spread of ‘Dena Strong’, Altadena, Pasadena get a little closer after the Eaton fire
What’s up with “The Dena” and “Dena Strong” buzz after the Eaton fire? Are Pasadena and Altadena getting along now? The ...
Pasadena firefighters share uncertainty of blood test results following Eaton Fire
Pasadena fire crews that responded to the Eaton Fire have undergone blood testing to determine their levels of carcinogens, ...
Man forced to live in tent after losing Altadena home in Eaton Fire gets help from community
The Altadena community has stepped up to help an elderly man who was forced to live in a tent after losing his home during ...
Eaton Canyon Park, hiking trails: sadly, not a holiday weekend option this year, post wildfire
The Eaton Canyon Natural Area and nearby trails may remain closed through Dec. 31, 2026 due to damage from Eaton fire in ...
Only a fraction of fire cleanup workers are protecting themselves against toxic debris. One community center is fighting to change that
A new study shows that only a quarter of fire cleanup workers in Altadena wore gloves, a fifth wore a protective mask, and a ...
Dog badly burned in Eaton Fire looking for special home as recovery continues
After surviving the devastating Eaton Fire with serious injuries, a dog named Riley is continuing his recovery at Pasadena Humane and is now searching for a patient, experienced home to help him ...
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Renters sue Pasadena and LA County over toxic ash cleanup, lack of enforcement
Local officials have told tenants to sue landlords who refuse to clean post-fire smoke damage. A new lawsuit seeks to require ...
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Soil samples from Pasadena schools show lead, other heavy metals. What does that mean?
Pasadena Unified School District released results from soil samples this week, five months after the Eaton Fire.
Signs of human error grow in failure to evacuate Altadena during fire. But who is to blame?
Nearly five months after the deadly Eaton fire swept through Altadena, officials have yet to explain the reasons for ...
LA County offering free soil testing for residents near Eaton Fire burn scar
Thanks to a new program through Los Angeles County's Department of Public Health, residents near the Eaton Fire burn scar can get their soil tested for lead for free until the end of the year.