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1. A local Realtor and nonprofit chief team up to move 100 old homes to Altadena — 'Brick by Brick' (pasadenastarnews.com) — Altadena residents rebuilding after the devastating Eaton fire may soon see historic homes moved into burned-out neighborhoods, thanks to a new nonprofit and a local Realtor. Their Brick by Brick and Bust a Move initiatives aim to keep longtime, underinsured Altadenans from being displaced while preserving classic character houses otherwise headed for demolition. The effort is already lining up its first relocated home for a third-generation Altadenan.
2. Rent Board Moves Toward Asking City Council to Set an Indoor Heat Cap (pasadenanow.com) — Altadena renters are already covered by Los Angeles County's new rule requiring rentals to stay at or below 82 degrees indoors starting January 1, 2027. Pasadena's rent board is now moving toward asking its City Council to adopt a similar standard. The discussion highlights how county rules protect unincorporated Altadena while nearby city renters must wait for local action.
3. Eaton fire survivors have long rallied for recovery. This time, it was on a pickleball court (dailynews.com) — Eaton fire survivors from Altadena gathered in Arcadia for a pickleball fundraiser that doubled as a push for stronger state support as rebuilding drags on. Local leaders, including Altadena's town council chair, joined residents still underinsured or displaced, stressing the need to preserve Altadena's sense of community while Sacramento finalizes wildfire legislation this month. For many, simply reconnecting with fellow Altadenans offered rare emotional relief.
4. From the ashes arise origami koi (cbsnews.com) — An internationally known origami artist who lost his Altadena home and studio in the Eaton Fires is rebuilding his life and work from a temporary house in town. Using paper made with ashes from his destroyed studio, he's folding a new koi installation that has already shown near Altadena and across California. His story reflects both the creative resilience and ongoing recovery many Altadenans still face.
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