Altadena

LA County supervisors propose a law to notify affordable housing groups when apartment buildings in unincorporated areas are for sale, aiming to prevent corporate landlords from displacing renters. The law would give these groups first dibs on purchasing properties, but landlords can still sell to others if offers are higher. Real estate groups oppose the plan, calling it an unnecessary regulatory burden.

An Altadena woman whose home was damaged in the 2025 Eaton Fire reported being scammed by an unlicensed contractor who collected $18,000 but failed to complete repairs. Pamelia Lawson stated the contractor approached her after the fire, which affected over 1,000 properties, and promised repairs at a reasonable price.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Pasadena, Altadena, and the San Gabriel Valley from July 7 to 10. The advisory warns of potential heat-related illnesses for vulnerable groups such as older adults, young children, and those with chronic conditions.

Authorities increased the reward to $85,000 for information leading to the arrest of those who fatally shot a 4-year-old in Altadena on July 5, 2016. The incident, involving suspected gang members, occurred at 10:40 p.m. in the 300 block of West Figueroa Drive.

L.A. County authorities are offering an $85,000 reward for information leading to the arrest in the 2016 killing of a 4-year-old boy in Altadena, who was struck by a stray bullet. The case remains unsolved, and investigators are renewing their appeal for public assistance.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal to prioritize nonprofit housing organizations in purchasing apartment buildings and mobile home parks in unincorporated communities like Altadena before they enter the open market. The measure, listed as Item 4 on the July 7 agenda, aims to develop a Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) ordinance within 180 days.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna and Supervisor Kathryn Barger are joining Salvador Esparza III's family in a news conference to renew a public appeal for information about the 2016 fatal shooting of the 4-year-old on a relative's front porch in Altadena. An $85,000 reward is offered for details leading to an arrest and conviction.

Los Angeles County is seeking a contractor to water 1,100 newly planted trees in unincorporated communities as part of its Community Forest Management Plan, which aims to advance climate resilience and equitable investment in historically underserved areas like fire-devastated Altadena.

Altadena residents who exhausted their federal disaster aid from the Eaton Fire may qualify for a state grant of up to $10,000 through California’s State Supplemental Grant Program. The program, administered by the California Department of Social Services, assists survivors with unmet disaster-related losses after maxing out FEMA aid.

Pasadena School Board President proposes expanding tree canopy shade on school campuses. The city will celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with a drone show at the Rose Bowl instead of fireworks, while local authorities warn against fireworks use. A bill to protect Altadena from development advances in the Assembly.

A bill to temporarily pause state housing density laws SB 9 and SB 1123 in Altadena passed two Assembly committees, aiming to prevent real estate speculators from altering the fire-damaged community during rebuilding. Senate Bill 1090, named the Keep Altadena Land in Altadena Hands Act, seeks to block increased residential density measures like lot splits.

Landlords in Altadena and unincorporated Los Angeles County areas must annually re-register rental properties for the 2026-27 Rent Registry cycle under the county’s Rent Stabilization Ordinances. The requirement applies to rental units, rooms within units, and mobilehome spaces in unincorporated regions.

Sheriff’s Deputies and Pasadena Police are enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend, citing the destructive Eaton Fire as a key reason. The Altadena Sheriff’s Station emphasized that all fireworks are illegal and will be strictly enforced, with warnings shared on social media.

A state bill (SB 1090) aimed at protecting fire-damaged Altadena neighborhoods from real estate speculation advanced through the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee. The legislation, authored by Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, seeks to pause housing-density laws for five years to prevent community reshaping by out-of-town investors.

A bill (SB 1090) seeks to exempt Altadena, California, from two housing laws (SB 9 and SB 1123) to allow fire survivors to rebuild without developer interference. Supporters argue it protects homeowners, while critics warn it may hinder rebuilding efforts by limiting housing options.

Altadena residents may experience temporary relief from predatory developers with a new home offering hope. Fire survivors in the area achieved a significant victory.

A new wellness initiative by Jericho Road Pasadena aims to support nonprofit workers who have been helping Altadena recover from the Eaton Fire for 1.5 years. The program focuses on the well-being of those who staffed aid centers and coordinated volunteer efforts post-fire.

Altadena residents have rallied behind SB 1090, a bill aimed at pausing multi-unit building projects in Los Angeles County to protect their community from dense developments.

The federal government approved $3.4 billion in disaster loans for survivors of the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires, but only $1 billion has been disbursed. June 30, 2026, is the final deadline for survivors in Los Angeles County to accept funds through the SBA’s routine process, after which remaining assistance will require case-by-case approval.

The California Highway Patrol is launching its annual Fourth of July enforcement campaign, focusing on road safety during a historically dangerous travel period. The effort in Pasadena and Altadena is managed from the CHP’s Altadena Area office at 2130 Windsor Ave., which oversees the San Gabriel Valley.

A coalition of Altadena community organizations, fire survivors, and local officials will gather at a fire-destroyed property to support Senate Bill 1090, the 'Keep Altadena Land in Altadena Hands' Act, ahead of an Assembly hearing scheduled for Wednesday. The event aims to demonstrate community backing for the bill.

Overgrown lots in Altadena and Palisades are creating a fire risk, prompting Los Angeles County to direct agencies to develop a plan to clear vegetation from areas burned in the Eaton and Palisades fires.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is directing county agencies to create a plan to clear vegetation from lots affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires, which are overgrown and pose a fire risk in Altadena and Palisades.

Altadena's recovery from the Eaton Fire is progressing faster than Pacific Palisades on several measures, per a Los Angeles County report. However, fewer than 1% of destroyed homes have been rebuilt, and displacement assistance is ending for thousands of survivors.

Federal disaster aid for survivors of the Eaton Fire will continue through extended deadlines approved by FEMA, allowing eligible homeowners assistance until July 9, 2027, and renters until October 9, 2026. The extension applies to areas like Altadena and Pasadena, where the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires caused destruction.

The Rubio Cañon Land and Water Association, a nonprofit mutual water company in Altadena, is rebuilding the Maiden Lane Reservoir damaged by the Eaton Fire 18 months ago. The $2 million restoration project, funded in part by insurance, marks a key step in recovering from the blaze that disrupted the community.

The 13-member Governance Reform Task Force holds a special public meeting in Altadena to discuss implementation of Measure G, a major overhaul of Los Angeles County government. Altadena residents, who lack their own city hall, mayor, or council, will engage directly with the task force.

A 30-year-old Altadena man was stabbed to death in a Pasadena CVS parking lot nearly six years ago. The accused, Enrique Real of Baldwin Park, faces murder charges in the death of Christopher Flores. The case has not reached trial and returns to court for a pretrial hearing.

Altadena small businesses have until June 24 to enroll in the free 'Shop Local Marketing Lab+' program, designed to help businesses affected by the Eaton Fire rebuild visibility and customer bases. The initiative is led by the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity in partnership with Google and SoCal Grantmakers.

Los Angeles leaders claim they cannot stop a plan to redevelop fire-ravaged Altadena, as residents and officials oppose state housing mandates they fear will drastically alter the community.

The California Association of Mutual Water Companies asked Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez to remove provisions from her bill requiring transparency for mutual water companies raising rates, which she promotes as a safeguard for Eaton Fire survivors. The association claims the provisions threaten privacy and safety.

The article discusses the concept of 'Black permanency' in California, emphasizing the need for structural conditions to ensure Black communities thrive beyond survival. It highlights challenges like economic pressure, climate instability, underfunded Black-led organizations, and systemic underinvestment, while questioning California's commitment to enduring equity-focused policies.

Pasadena and Altadena residents face dangerous temperatures next week as the National Weather Service issues an Extreme Heat Watch from Tuesday to Thursday. Temperatures could reach up to 100 degrees, with the highest risk of heat-related illness for young children, older adults, and vulnerable groups.

Altadena residents expressed anger and anxiety at a town hall meeting over proposals to transform single-family neighborhoods destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Nearly 450 people attended, learning that 49% of properties sold in the burn zone since the wildfire have been purchased by developers.

Residents of Altadena expressed outrage at a city council meeting over proposed plans to replace single-family homes destroyed in the Eaton Fire with multi-unit residences.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger supports fiscal discipline as urged by the county’s CEO but emphasizes the need for careful consideration of fee increases on small businesses, property owners, and families. The Fifth District, which includes Pasadena and Altadena, relies on county services for health, social, and public safety.

A resolution authored by John Harabedian urging federal disaster aid for victims of the Eaton Fire advanced through a key California Senate committee. The measure, Assembly Joint Resolution 27, passed unanimously on June 16, marking progress toward a state-level push for federal assistance.

Five defendants charged in two Eaton Fire looting cases are set to appear in Pasadena Court for pretrial hearings over 17 months after the wildfire. They are accused of entering evacuated Altadena homes on Jan. 8, 2025, during the fire and stealing property, with all pleading not guilty.

Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies and firefighters are collaborating with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity volunteers to build a home and accessory dwelling unit for a family impacted by the Eaton Fire in Altadena. The effort is part of a rebuilding initiative in West Altadena.

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge will hold a motions hearing Tuesday in the consolidated Eaton Fire litigation against Southern California Edison. The case includes the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, the Pasadena Unified School District, and nearly 1,000 other plaintiffs. The hearing advances pre-trial proceedings in a mass tort case.