When disaster strikes, recovery can feel overwhelming. But communities around the world have shown that rebuilding is possible. Explore how past recoveries offer lessons for LA’s ongoing response to the 2025 wildfires.
Families in Altadena and Pasadena are still facing stalled insurance claims, housing struggles, and the emotional weight of recovery months after the fires. This piece shares one family’s experience navigating the slow process of trying to rebuild.
Four months after the wildfires, recovery in Altadena is still an uphill climb. Anish Saraiya breaks down what families are facing, and how local efforts like Lotus Rising LA are stepping in to help.
Four months after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway. Thousands of families are clearing debris through the government program. With cleanup nearly complete and rebuilding beginning, signs of hope are finally returning to fire-affected neighborhoods.
Hunter spent over a decade building a collection of movies, music, and memories. When the Eaton Fire hit, he had moments to choose what to save. This is a story about loss, the things we hold onto, and what it means to start over.
This year’s record-breaking wildfires and extreme storms are a clear sign that climate change is already here. While it can feel overwhelming, real change starts at home. From small daily habits to supporting your community, here are simple ways you can take action and make a difference.
From faster build times to fire-resistant materials, prefab housing is helping families find affordable and resilient ways to rebuild after disaster. This post breaks down the benefits, clears up common misconceptions, and explains how the process works for families affected by the 2025 wildfires.
From Pacific Palisades to Altadena, families are still recovering from the 2025 LA wildfires. This piece gives voice to survivors and outlines what they still need most—housing, healing, and a path forward.
