The fire dashed those hopes, said Larry Hammond, a board member of the Altadena Chamber of Commerce. “It’s devastating to see,” said Hammond, who walked the streets on Friday for the first ...

The Eaton fire destroyed thousands of structures in Altadena and Pasadena. Now, residents grapple with how they can afford to rebuild.

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 ...