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Good morning to you Altadena! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did six Altadena families rebuild so quickly after the fire?
  • What UCLA found lingering in Altadena soil after the Eaton Fire
  • Could FEMA's funding delay stall Altadena fire survivors' recovery?

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Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Six Altadena families lost their homes in a single day and rebuilt their lives (latination.com) — Six Altadena families in La Viña have already rebuilt homes destroyed by the Eaton Fire, showcasing how coordinated planning, pre-approved blueprints, and neighborhood organizing can dramatically speed recovery. Their success contrasts with slower rebuilding elsewhere in Altadena, while county officials, volunteers, and Brookfield Residential push streamlined permits, insurance accountability, and infrastructure repairs to help thousands of displaced residents return home.
   

• UCLA research confirms extreme toxicity of Eaton Fire smoke - Hey SoCal. Change is our intention. (heysocal.com) — New UCLA research confirms that smoke from the Eaton Fire sent toxic metals like lead and arsenic over Altadena, though air levels dropped within a week while soil contamination remains a serious concern. Testing shows many Altadena yards still exceed health thresholds for lead and asbestos, raising long-term risks for children, older adults, and other vulnerable residents.
   

• FEMA Funding Fight Puts L.A. Fire Survivors' Recovery at Risk (coloradoboulevard.net) — Altadena fire survivors' long-term recovery is at risk as FEMA withholds $10 million already approved for California's disaster case management program, which has helped Los Angeles fire victims access over $100 million in aid. If funding lapses, more than 1,500 survivors, including many still displaced from Altadena, could lose case managers and vital support for housing, loans, and rebuilding.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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