In separate lawsuits, Benjamin Crump and the NAACP are going after Southern California Electric on behalf of Eaton fire victims.
The official response to the fires seemed awkward, but we did what we could for one another, even as our neighbors said, “The home I loved is never coming back.”
ALTADENA, Calif. -- A family in Altadena, California, is rejoicing after their 100-pound pet tortoise was found amid the devastation of the Eaton Fire. Rocki survived the fire after the family lost their home. She was found safe on January 9.
The recent fires that ravaged Altadena, California, have left a trail of destruction in a community with deep roots and a rich history.
Parched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend to dampen the prospects of another round of killer wildfires.
For many African Americans who built their lives and businesses in historically Black communities like Altadena, the combined loss of generational wealth and personal heirlooms is indescribable.
Harris and former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff met with Los Angeles County firefighters and volunteers distributing free meals in Altadena.
Before rebuilding, a two-phase clean-up process must take place. The first, which involves FEMA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency removing hazardous waste is underway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will lead the second and more large scale effort of debris removal.
The demands of a restaurant were never-ending, and Rena would arrive at dawn to start rolling out the biscuits. The original clientele was racially diverse and stuck around for the roast beef, Salisbury steak, sweet potato pie and banana splits.
More than 20 lawsuits have already been filed against the utility provider. Southern California Edison vowed to remain 'transparent' through the process.
A historic Black neighborhood called Altadena is receiving millions in aid during the most devastating wildfires in southern California's history.
I just spent a year and a half and a half-million dollars remodeling the house to sell. It was supposed to be listed in a couple of weeks, and now it's just a pile of rubble.”