Altadena, California’s Rebuild Eighteen Months After the Fires: Permits Move Fast, but Residents Fall Behind

Eighteen months after the January 2025 fires destroyed roughly two-thirds of Altadena, California, the community’s recovery is moving faster than many expected on permits, yet slower than residents desperately need on the ground. The numbers from the LA County Recovers dashboard tell a story of steady progress. For those living it, the picture is considerably […]