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  • The Eaton Rapids Library is set to offer the Vita program


    • The Eaton Rapids Library is set to offer the Vita program.
    • The Vita program will help neighbors get taxes done for free.
    • Watch the video above to learn about the Vita program.

    (The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)

    For one of my neighbors, having to get new brakes is connected to getting her taxes done.It all has to do with that tax refund. She’s able to get her taxes done for free, and I’m showing you how some of my other neighbors can, too.

    Meet Eaton Rapids neighbor Megan Crawford. She tells me she paid $800 last week to get new brakes.

    “Repairs are not cheap on any vehicle I drive. A truck, unfortunately, repairs a little more,” Eaton Rapids resident Megan Crawford said.

    And just like most of my neighbors can relate to car expenses, most can also relate to filing and paying taxes. With that in mind, the Eaton Rapids Library is set to offer what’s called the VITA program. That’s short for volunteer income tax assistance.

    “Free tax prep services for households earning up to $67,000,” Eaton Rapids Library Director Bryonna Barton said.

    Eaton Rapids Library Director Bryonna Barton told me that free tax service can be beneficial for neighbors who are looking to save money.

    “People can get their taxes done for free, huge relief on their financial burdens or sure, taxes are expensive to get done,” Eaton Rapids Library Director Bryonna Barton said.

    And Crawford plans to use the program.

    “It’s just beneficial because everything has gone up in cost,” Eaton Rapids resident Megan Crawford said.

    “If you can save a tax prepare cost which is anywhere from $150 to $300-plus for your taxes is worth it,” Eaton Rapids resident Megan Crawford said.

    And as a mom, she qualifies for the federal child tax credit of $2,000 per year. And with the VITA program, she’s getting free help to make sure she sees that money.

    “$2,000 can be a home repair,” Eaton Rapids resident Megan Crawford said.

    The VITA program starts this Friday at the Eaton Rapids Library, going from from 10 in the morning to 2. There will be another session every month through April. Here is the link on how to apply.

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    Exciting news for residents of Eaton Rapids! The Eaton Rapids Library is thrilled to announce that they will be offering the Vita program to the community. This program provides free tax preparation assistance to individuals and families with low to moderate incomes.

    The Vita program, which stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, is a valuable resource for those who may not have the means to hire a professional tax preparer. Trained volunteers will be available at the library to help individuals navigate their tax returns and ensure they are taking advantage of all available tax credits and deductions.

    This service is especially important for those who may struggle with the complexities of the tax system or who cannot afford to pay for tax preparation services. By offering the Vita program, the Eaton Rapids Library is helping to ensure that all members of the community have access to the resources they need to file their taxes accurately and on time.

    Stay tuned for more information on how to take advantage of this valuable resource at the Eaton Rapids Library. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get the help you need with your taxes!

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  • Eaton Tripp Lite Series 2-Port DisplayPort/USB KVM Switch – 4K 60 Hz, HDR, HDCP



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    Introducing the Eaton Tripp Lite Series 2-Port DisplayPort/USB KVM Switch – 4K 60 Hz, HDR, HDCP

    Are you looking for a high-quality KVM switch that offers seamless control of multiple devices with stunning 4K resolution? Look no further than the Eaton Tripp Lite Series 2-Port DisplayPort/USB KVM Switch.

    This KVM switch allows you to control two DisplayPort computers using a single set of peripherals, saving space and simplifying your setup. With support for 4K resolution at 60 Hz, HDR, and HDCP, you can enjoy crystal-clear images and video without any lag or distortion.

    The Eaton Tripp Lite Series KVM switch also features built-in USB 3.0 ports for connecting peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and external storage devices. With easy switching between computers using hotkey commands or push-button controls, you can seamlessly switch between devices without any hassle.

    Whether you’re a gamer, graphic designer, or simply looking to streamline your workspace, the Eaton Tripp Lite Series 2-Port DisplayPort/USB KVM Switch is the perfect solution for your needs. Upgrade your setup today and experience the convenience and efficiency of this top-of-the-line KVM switch.
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  • Eaton PT18H-BK 1800W 15 Amp 5-Button Hour Timer with Off Single-Pole, Black


    Price: $25.22
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    Eaton PT18H-BK accell TIMER features a Programmable hour time delay in 2 modes for preset groups or down to 1 hour increments. Rated for up to 1800W loads AC at 120V and Operates incandescent/halogen, magnetic low-voltage, electronic low-voltage, fluorescent, compact fluorescent and LED lighting load types. Perfect for both new construction and retrofit with no neutral required for installation. Fits any decorator wall plate. Replaces standard switch to save energy. Color: Black.
    Default time settings: 1/2/4/8/12 hours
    Automatically turns lights or fan off after preset time
    5 selectable preset Group times
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    Introducing the Eaton PT18H-BK 1800W 15 Amp 5-Button Hour Timer with Off Single-Pole in sleek black color! This timer is perfect for controlling lights, fans, and other appliances in your home or office.

    With its easy-to-use 5-button design, you can easily set the timer for up to 18 hours and then simply press the off button to turn off the connected device. The timer is single-pole compatible, making installation a breeze.

    The Eaton PT18H-BK timer is not only convenient but also energy-efficient, helping you save on electricity costs. Say goodbye to accidentally leaving lights on or forgetting to turn off appliances with this reliable and user-friendly timer.

    Upgrade your home or office with the Eaton PT18H-BK 1800W 15 Amp 5-Button Hour Timer with Off Single-Pole in black today!
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  • LA wildfires: Maps show Palisades and Eaton burn scar areas at biggest risk from landslides


    LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Southern California has been ravaged by wildfires across the region with the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire having killed more than two dozen people.

    With rain expected this weekend, areas impacted by the fires are bracing for the possibility of mudslides. The ABC7 Eyewitness News data team has put together a map showing areas of concern for the Palisades and Eaton fires. A detailed map can be viewed in the video above.

    In the Eaton Fire, the burn scar’s proximity to the San Gabriel Mountains could pose a danger. Without plant roots in the ground holding topsoil in place, soil from the San Gabriel Mountains area could fall from the hillsides and threaten more homes in Altadena, where more than 9,000 structures were lost.

    The Palisades Fire burn scar also creates landslide danger when rain starts to fall. Homes up in Topanga Canyon, which mostly survived the fire, are facing a new potential hazard from falling topsoil.

    It’s estimated that more than 6,000 buildings were destroyed by the Palisades Fire.

    Firefighters are gaining control over both the Palisades and the Eaton fires, which are nearing containment as the rain moves in. However, the new concern is what potential landslides could do to these already devastated communities.

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    The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left a devastating impact on the landscape, with the Palisades and Eaton burn scar areas now facing a new threat: landslides. Maps released by the local authorities show that these areas are at the biggest risk of landslides due to the loss of vegetation and destabilization of the soil.

    As the rainy season approaches, the risk of landslides in these burn scar areas is of major concern. The loss of vegetation and the intense heat from the wildfires have left the soil vulnerable to erosion, increasing the likelihood of landslides during heavy rainfall.

    Residents in these areas are urged to stay vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their properties from potential landslides. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are working to implement measures to mitigate the risks.

    It is crucial for residents to stay informed and prepared for the possibility of landslides in the coming months. By working together and taking proactive measures, we can help minimize the impact of this secondary threat in the aftermath of the LA wildfires.

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  • Attorney General Bonta Files Charges Against a Southern California Real Estate Agent for Price Gouging Eaton Fire Victims | State of California – Department of Justice


      In addition, DOJ has sent 500 price gouging warning letters to hotels and landlords

    LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the filing of charges against a real estate agent for attempting to price gouge a couple who lost their home in the Los Angeles Eaton Fire. This investigation began when a complaint was filed with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) after the couple tried to rent a home after the Governor’s Emergency Order went into effect, which protects fire victims from price gouging. As part of Attorney General Bonta’s work to protect Californians following the Southern California wildfires, DOJ has also sent 500 warning letters – and counting – to hotels and landlords who have been accused of price gouging. In addition, the office has more active criminal investigations into price gouging underway.

    “As I have said repeatedly, the price gouging must stop. Today, we are making good on our promise to hold price gougers accountable, with more to come,” said Attorney General Bonta. “I have been urging the public to report any such incidents to local authorities, or to my office at oag.ca.gov/report or by reaching out to our hotline at (800) 952-5225. The response has been astonishing and we have sent out 500 warning letters. Today, I am proud to announce that we have filed a case charging price gouging. May this announcement serve as a stern warning to those who would seek to further victimize those who have lost everything. DOJ is aggressively and relentlessly pursuing those who are trying to make a quick buck off of someone else’s pain.”

    The investigation revealed that the couple applied to rent a home but after the application was received, they were informed that the price increased by 38%. They decided to not rent the house due to the increase in price. Due to the price being raised over the 10% limit laid out in Penal Code section 396, a charge was filed that carries potential penalty of a $10,000 maximum fine and the possibility of 12 months in jail. 
     
    Working alongside our District Attorneys, City Attorneys, and other law enforcement partners, DOJ has opened active investigations into price gouging as it continues to ramp up deployment of resources to Los Angeles County to investigate and prosecute price gouging, fraud, scams, and unsolicited low-ball offers on property during the state of emergency. DOJ has been working diligently to tackle this unlawful and unscrupulous conduct since a state of emergency was declared on January 7, 2025, and to further those efforts, the launch of a website dedicated to its response: oag.ca.gov/LAFires.
     
    California law – specifically, Penal Code section 396 – generally prohibits charging a price that exceeds, by more than 10%, the price a seller charged for an item before a state or local declaration of emergency. For items a seller only began selling after an emergency declaration, the law generally prohibits charging a price that exceeds the seller’s cost of the item by more than 50%. This law applies to those who sell food, emergency supplies, medical supplies, building materials, and gasoline. The law also applies to repair or reconstruction services, emergency cleanup services, transportation, freight and storage services, hotel accommodations, and long- and short-term rental housing. Exceptions to this prohibition exist if, for example, the price of labor, goods, or materials has increased for the business. 

    Violators of the price gouging statute are subject to criminal prosecution that can result in a one-year imprisonment in county jail and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Violators are also subject to civil enforcement actions including civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation, injunctive relief, and mandatory restitution. The Attorney General and local prosecutors can enforce the statute.

    TIPS FOR REPORTING PRICE GOUGING, SCAMS, FRAUD AND OTHER CRIMES:

    • Visit oag.ca.gov/LAfires or call our hotline at: (800) 952-5225.
    • Include screenshots of all correspondence including conversations, text messages, direct messages (DMs), and voicemails
    • Provide anything that shows what prices you were offered, when, and by whom.
    • If you’re on a site like Zillow, you can also send screenshots of the price history and a link to the listing. 
    • Include first and last names of the realtors, listing agents, or business owners you spoke to. Be sure to include phone numbers, email addresses, home and business addresses, websites, social media accounts.
    • Don’t leave out any information that can help us find and contact the business or landlord.

    Californians who believe they have been the victim of price gouging should report it to their local authorities or to the Attorney General at oag.ca.gov/LAfires. To view a list of all price gouging restrictions currently in effect as a result of proclamations by the Governor, please see here.

    A copy of the complaint can be found here



    Attorney General Bonta Files Charges Against a Southern California Real Estate Agent for Price Gouging Eaton Fire Victims

    The State of California Department of Justice announced today that Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed charges against a Southern California real estate agent for allegedly price gouging victims of the devastating Eaton Fire.

    According to the complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the real estate agent is accused of jacking up the prices of rental properties in the aftermath of the fire, taking advantage of desperate residents who were left homeless by the disaster.

    Attorney General Bonta stated, “Price gouging is illegal and unconscionable, especially in times of crisis when communities are already facing so much devastation. We will not tolerate anyone taking advantage of vulnerable individuals in their time of need.”

    The charges against the real estate agent include violations of California’s price gouging laws, which prohibit businesses from increasing prices by more than 10% after a state of emergency has been declared.

    If convicted, the real estate agent could face significant fines and penalties. The Department of Justice is urging anyone who may have been a victim of price gouging in the wake of the Eaton Fire to come forward and report their experience.

    Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as the case progresses through the legal system.

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  • Latest on the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire – NBC Los Angeles


    What to Know

    • The Palisades Fire is now 52% contained at 23,700 acres. The Eaton Fire is 81% contained at 14,100 acres.
    • More than two dozen deaths are believed to be linked to the fires.
    • Out of state firefighters began to demobilize Saturday to head back home amid crews’ better containment of the fires.
    • Investigators are working to determine the cause of the Eaton Fire.
    • The disasters displaced hundreds of Southern Californians. As a result, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced mortgage relief for property owners affected by the fires.

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    The Latest Updates on the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire – NBC Los Angeles

    As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Southern California, the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire have been particularly concerning for residents and firefighters alike. Here are the latest updates on these two fires:

    Eaton Fire:
    – The Eaton Fire, which started in the San Gabriel Mountains, has grown to over 1,500 acres and is currently 20% contained.
    – Evacuation orders have been issued for several communities in the area, including Monrovia and Bradbury.
    – Firefighters are facing challenges due to steep terrain and strong winds, but are working tirelessly to contain the blaze and protect homes.

    Palisades Fire:
    – The Palisades Fire, which broke out near Pacific Palisades, has burned over 1,300 acres and is 0% contained.
    – Evacuation orders have been issued for residents in the area, including those in Topanga Canyon and the Pacific Palisades.
    – Firefighters are utilizing air support and ground crews to battle the fire, but are facing difficulties due to dry conditions and high temperatures.

    Residents in affected areas are urged to stay informed and follow evacuation orders to ensure their safety. NBC Los Angeles will continue to provide updates on the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest developments on these wildfires.

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  • Family who lost 9 homes in Eaton Fire vows to rebuild


    A family vowing to rebuild after losing nine homes in the California wildfires received a surprise donation Friday on “Good Morning America.”

    The Jenkins family of Altadena, California, will receive a $135,000 overall donation from the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission, which is dedicated to helping people in disaster zones get back on their feet, and their partners, Bethenny Frankel’s BStrong and Stable Road Foundation.

    The Jenkins family open up on “Good Morning America” about losing their nine homes in Altadena, Calif. and their commitment to rebuilding after the Eaton Fire.

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    “It’s a small step, but trust … everyone is doing what they can all throughout the world to support everyone here,” Global Empowerment Mission spokesperson Michael Capponi told the Jenkins family.

    The Jenkins family says the donation will help bring their family closer and help with immediate housing needs.

    “We’ve got family scattered from here to Orange County [and] Arizona,” said Ed Broussard, one of the family’s cousins. “Thank you.”

    The Jenkins family open up on “Good Morning America” about losing their nine homes in Altadena, Calif. and their commitment to rebuilding after the Eaton Fire.

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    Broussard and his extended family previously all lived within a 2-mile radius of each other in Altadena for generations. They lost everything last week as the Eaton Fire roared through the town.

    Four of the sisters in the Jenkins family lost their homes. In one sister’s home, as Broussard and his cousins Will Chandler and Marcus Betts showed “GMA,” there were only charred party chairs and tables left.

    The Jenkins family open up on “Good Morning America” about losing their nine homes in Altadena, Calif. and their commitment to rebuilding after the Eaton Fire.

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    “They have the party chairs and tables over here from when we would get together, do game night. My aunt Paula, that was her thing — game night,” Betts said.

    “It’s a lotta legacy that we wanna hold onto. We don’t want that to go with the houses, and so we need to be here to make sure the legacy stays here,” Betts added.

    Damage to structures is seen from hilltop perspective in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, Jan. 10, 2025 in Altadena, Calif.

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    Betts, Broussard and Chandler say they’re committed to helping build back Altadena and their families’ homes.

    “We’re rebuilding. I’m not going anywhere. I don’t care who it is. My family, we are staying,” Broussard said. “We got electricians in the family. We got carpenters in the family. We’re rebuilding.”

    The historic area of Altadena, one of the first areas in the U.S. where Black and brown people were allowed to buy real estate, is one of the many communities completely leveled by the devastating Los Angeles area wildfires.

    The Eaton Fire, which first started on Jan. 7, is now 65% contained but has burned over 7,000 structures and at least 14,000 acres so far. Firefighters continue to battle the Eaton Fire as well as the Palisades Fire, also in Los Angeles County, and the Auto Fire in Ventura County. About 82,000 people are still under evacuation orders and about 90,000 are under evacuation warnings.

    Before the wildfires, Altadena was home to about 42,000 and known for its picturesque landscape in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.



    The recent Eaton Fire in California left a devastating impact on one family who lost a total of 9 homes in the blaze. Despite the overwhelming loss, the family is vowing to rebuild and start anew.

    The fire, which spread rapidly through the area, destroyed everything in its path, including the family’s homes, belongings, and memories. In the midst of the destruction, the family has found strength and resolve to come together and rebuild what was lost.

    “We may have lost our homes, but we have not lost hope,” said one family member. “We are determined to rebuild and create new memories in a place that has brought us so much joy over the years.”

    With the support of their community and loved ones, the family is already taking steps towards rebuilding their lives. They have started the process of clearing debris, assessing the damage, and making plans for the future.

    “We know it will be a long and difficult road ahead, but we are committed to rebuilding and creating a new beginning for our family,” said another family member. “We are grateful for the outpouring of support and kindness we have received during this challenging time.”

    As they face the daunting task of rebuilding 9 homes from the ground up, the family remains hopeful and determined to overcome this tragedy. Their strength and resilience serve as a reminder of the power of family, community, and the human spirit in times of adversity.

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  • Mapping the damage in Los Angeles from the Eaton and Palisades fires


    In the 10 days since Los Angeles’ unprecedented firestorm began, the Eaton and Palisades fires have consumed nearly 40,000 acres of homes, businesses and landmarks in Altadena and Pacific Palisades and have killed at least two dozen people.

    Both fires now rank among the 10 most destructive in California history and the most costly in U.S. history. Fire crews have yet to fully contain the blazes. As of Friday afternoon, the Eaton fire was 65% contained. The Palisades fire was 31% contained.

    Check your home’s status on L.A. County’s damage maps

    Impacted residents can find damage level, inspection reports and images of their homes on the county’s official damage maps.

    The Los Angeles Times is tracking damage in the fire areas but encourage residents to utilize the recovery.lacounty.gov resource to find details about specific locations. The recovery maps give residents the ability to identify the conditions at their homes, even before evacuation orders are lifted and allow them to begin the insurance claims process.

    Inspections of the Eaton and Palisades fire zones are ongoing.

    Aerial surveys estimate more than 7,000 structures are destroyed in the Eaton fire and more than 5,000 structures in the Palisades fire, according to CalFire.

    On the ground, dozens of teams are assessing the damage building by building, home by home. Everything larger than 120 square feet is included in their reports. So far, about 75% of the structures within the Eaton fire perimeter have been inspected, and 50% of buildings in the Palisades.

    The maps now reflects only a fraction of the structures lost — because homes and businesses will not be officially declared damaged or destroyed until they are inspected. The massive loss numbers were based on aerial reviews.

    Most of the buildings affected were single-family residences. In Altadena, community fixtures such as the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center and Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church burned to the ground. Coastal landmarks in the Palisades and Malibu — Reel Inn and Cholada Thai — were consumed by flames. Schools were gutted.

    Eaton fire

    Early in the evening of Jan. 7, Altadena and Pasadena residents saw flames in the distance at Eaton Canyon — an area known for horseback riding, hiking trails, streams and wild animals. The earliest reports indicated that the fire was modest but it ballooned in hurricane-strength wind conditions, ultimately swallowing up more than 14,000 acres as it spread through neighborhoods, destroying thousands of structures and taking the lives of at least 16.

    A power outage had left much of the area pitch-black. Tens of thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate. As powerful winds grew, some stayed to fight flames from their roofs while others fled, navigating their way from home without working traffic lights amid flying debris. Residents of a senior home were rushed to safety.

    By 3 a.m., the fire had moved east to west. Embers rained down as more residents escaped while their streets burned behind them.

    The next morning, many returned to find their homes crumbled or on fire. Desperate, they sprayed flames with hoses and tried to prevent embers from flying again as firetrucks were sparse. The lucky ones whose houses stood coped with survivors’ guilt, unsure why their home was spared when others were not.

    In Altadena, Maral Nazarian, 60, watched in tears as the remnants of her house burned. She grew up in the rustic town; this disaster was incomprehensible.

    “We never expected this. We thought we were far enough from the hills,” she said in disbelief.

    Altadena resident Maral Nazarian and her husband watched the remnants of their house burn Jan. 8 after the Eaton fire destroyed their neighborhood.

    (Colleen Shalby / Los Angeles Times)

    Altadena sits above Pasadena, nestled against the foothills of the mountains. But it isn’t considered a traditional mountain town.

    The fire left longtime residents in shock that it made it so far south, leaving many residents who live and work in the community without home or income. Nearly 42,000 people live in the largely working-class neighborhood.

    It destroyed the area’s first main business district on North Lake Avenue, demolishing longtime fixtures such as Altadena Hardware and Fox’s; Steve’s Pets and the Rancho. It gutted the Aldi grocery store, nearby schools and churches. Farther north, the buildings at the historic Charles S. Farnsworth Park were gone.

    Less than two miles west on North Fair Oaks Ave., the fire destroyed more Altadena staples including the beloved Little Hen Coffee Shop and a newer neighborhood favorite, Pizza of Venice.

    Farther east, a historic Pasadena synagogue was left shattered.

    In between and all around, the fire left a wake of disaster. In certain parts, it wiped away entire neighborhood blocks.

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    Gonzalo M., 53, had driven for three days from Arizona to check on his home in Altadena where he grew up and where his mother still lived. His mom was evacuated by a neighbor and was safe. But the house he’d known his entire life was destroyed, along with the others on his street.

    A fire hydrant had been installed on the corner of his block in recent years as California’s brush fires have grown. Gonzalo doesn’t know if it was used, or if the water had run out.

    “It’s devastating,” he said. “You work so hard for all this stuff. It’s terrible.”

    By Jan. 9, much of the area had been barricaded. The National Guard and law enforcement stationed themselves at most entry points to the neighborhoods where downed power lines and trees, debris and ash filled the streets.

    Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire. An area around a Southern California Edison electrical transmission tower in Eaton Canyon has become a focus of their inquiry.

    Altadena Community Church was burned in the Eaton fire.

    (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

    Thousands remained under evacuation order.

    Inside the Pasadena Convention Center, at hotels, and on friends’ and families’ couches, residents found shelter. But they remained displaced, unsure of when they could return to see their home, sort through the remains of what was left of their land or confirm their worst fears: that their house is gone.

    PALISADES

    The Palisades fire started at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 7. Within two days of intense Santa Ana winds, the fire grew to more than 17,000 acres, consuming much of the Pacific Palisades — a largely affluent community and home to more than 21,000 people — and the Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Monica and Malibu.

    Officials are investigating whether the fire started at Skull Rock, north of Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades, by a rekindling of a New Year’s Eve fire that started with fireworks.

    Tatiana Prophet, who lives in an apartment along Sunset Boulevard with her 10-year-old son Everest, got a text from her friend saying a fire had broken out along Palisades Drive, between her house and Everest’s school not far from the coast.

    Prophet, who’s painfully aware of the fire history of the Palisades, was immediately worried. Then, an even more ominous warning came: the landline rang. A recorded message to evacuate.

    In a rush, Prophet slammed the door behind her — without her keys, without her phone, without Everest’s beloved iPad.

    As entire neighborhoods in the Palisades rushed to evacuate, the area’s major evacuation routes quickly became gridlocked.

    Prophet made painfully slow progress toward PCH, eventually getting stuck at an intersection just a quarter-mile from the school.

    “Then I saw the flames,” Prophet said. “They were huge, and they were just burning out of control.”

    The fire had jumped from the hills nearly all the way to the coast, right along the evacuation route. Prophet whipped the car into the opposing lane and parked it on the shoulder.

    “I didn’t even grab my purse,” she said. “I just started running.”

    A view Jan. 9 of neighborhoods destroyed by the Palisades fire.

    (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

    The fire quickly spread through the flammable invasive brushes of the Santa Monica Mountains. The blaze began rapidly engulfing the coastline and Pacific Coast Highway along both directions.

    The next day, the fire had covered much of the road from Will Rogers State Beach to Carbon Beach in eastern Malibu. Burning telephone poles blocked lanes and black soot swept across the pavement, blown by the howling winds. Fire personnel told Malibu residents that the extensive fuel break left by December’s Franklin fire helped stop the fires’ progression west.

    But large swaths of the highway’s homes and restaurants were already gone.

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    Landmarks such as Will Rogers’ western-style Palisades home and Theater Palisades were destroyed in the flames. Iconic restaurants like the Reel Inn, Cholada Thai and Moonshadows were also in the path of destruction.

    “It’s sad,” said one lifelong PCH resident who used to frequent the Reel Inn and Cholada Thai and had sneaked into the evacuation zone to survey the damage Wednesday. “It feels kind of lonely, right?”

    Religious institutions such as Pacific Palisades Community United Methodist Church, Corpus Christi Church, Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church and St. Matthew’s Parish School have been leveled. Palisades Charter High School also burned.

    Castellammare and the end of Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive are some of the only areas where the Palisades fire did not reach the coast. The nearby Getty Villa took extensive measures to fend off the fire, including extensive brush clearing, an emergency staff onsite to battle the flames and help from an aerial fire crew.

    Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive, an essential evacuation route, were the subject of intense police and fire presence on Jan. 8 and 9.

    The Palisades Village, the outdoor mall owned by billionaire Rick Caruso, remains standing among the wreckage. The YMCA and the Palisades Charter Elementary and Marquez Charter Elementary schools burned down.

    Prophet’s community along Sunset was one of the neighborhoods hit the hardest. Her home, still with the Christmas tree up, didn’t survive.

    Now, she finds a sense of irony in the local adage about the neighborhood. “You know, they always say, ‘The rich live in Beverly Hills, the famous live in Malibu, and the lucky live in the Palisades,’” she said.



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  • L.A. Fires Live Updates: Crews Make Progress on Palisades and Eaton Fires as Winds Ease


    Standing beside a bicycle, Juan Carranza told neighbors how National Guard troops had just stopped his niece from handing him a delivery of hot Mexican food at the edge of the Altadena evacuation zone.

    Nearby, next to some avocado trees, Kristopher Carbone’s generator let out a final distressed sputter.

    Up the road, Paul Harter pulled his 7-year-old son, Gavin, in a small wagon, both urgently looking for one of the portable toilets brought in by emergency workers.

    There was no electricity, no safe running water, no natural gas. Yet these remaining residents in Altadena considered themselves the lucky ones because their homes had survived.

    It has been more than a week since powerful winds pushed the Eaton fire down a mountain range and into this town of 43,000 residents, killing at least 16 people and leveling thousands of homes. Since then, the authorities have closed off the town and kept out those who live here.

    Officials believe that no one should be living in the evacuation zone, regardless of their wherewithal or their supplies. Utility crews continue to clear downed power lines, while workers with chain saws remove fallen trees and debris. Burned homes have left a swirl of toxic materials, and ash lingers in the air.

    But dozens of people have insisted on staying in their own homes, surviving on what they have in their cabinets and on the generosity of volunteers. Many never left and miraculously survived the inferno that stormed through Eaton Canyon and headed toward their suburban streets.

    Paul Harter has been staying in the evacuation zone with his 7-year-old son, Gavin. They stayed in their home so that Gavin could remain in a place he knows.
    The Palisades and Eaton fires, which remain active, have killed at least 25 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.Credit…Mark Abramson for The New York Times

    As the fire incinerated businesses, a church and homes in the early morning hours of Jan. 8, Shane Jordan raced around his slice of the neighborhood. He turned on hoses, placed a sprinkler head on one neighbor’s roof and battled through embers the size of rocks.

    Mr. Jordan said that firefighters were nowhere to be seen, and he figured that they were most likely confronting the wildfire up in the mountains. Somehow, the Eaton fire scarred much of Altadena but stopped just short of his neighborhood on the southern edge of the blaze’s perimeter.

    “It’s just these little three square blocks that made it,” Mr. Jordan said. Seeing the devastation elsewhere, he said, made him feel as if “we’re the last little street.”

    Mr. Jordan, a father of two who plays bass guitar and owns a party band company, now falls asleep shortly after dark on his couch and keeps a shotgun nearby with a few shells in his pocket in case he needs to scare off looters.

    He wakes up at sunrise, boils water for coffee over a small propane-powered fire pit on his back patio and takes a walk around the neighborhood, clearing fallen branches from his neighbors’ yards. He eats apples and pistachios and, sometimes, a baloney sandwich handed out by volunteers. Every few days, he takes a bath in his Jacuzzi, which is still filled with hot-tub water from before the fire.

    “I’m just trying to conserve everything, because I don’t know how long it’s going to be,” he said.

    Los Angeles County officials said on Thursday that it could be another week — at least — until people are allowed into the zone to survey their homes or what is left of them.

    “We don’t want people going back to an area and getting injured,” Anthony C. Marrone, fire chief of Los Angeles County, said.

    Those who are sticking it out in Altadena either never left the neighborhood or scrambled back in before the National Guard arrived days after the fires began. Since then, the Guard members have set up a hard perimeter around the town and mostly limited access to emergency workers, utility employees and journalists. The Guard has also, in many instances, stopped people from dropping supplies off for their loved ones, residents said.

    Mr. Jordan was prevented from handing a portable power station to someone he had hoped would recharge it outside the evacuation zone. Other residents have reported being unable to receive food supplies, medicine or toiletries at the edge of their neighborhoods.

    Lisa Warren carried a plastic bag full of grapes, on her way to feed chickens whose owners fled the neighborhood and could not get back in.
    Jane and David Pierce, residents of Altadena, have been living in their home in a neighborhood largely destroyed by the fire. They are relying on camping lanterns for light in the home.

    “I told them, this is criminal,” said Mr. Carranza, 67, a mason who has lived in the neighborhood almost half his life and stayed through the fire. “We can’t receive anything.”

    Many here believe that the authorities are deliberately blocking resupplies in order to force more people out of the evacuation zone.

    “They’re squeezing us out, basically,” said Mr. Carbone, 54, who works for a school district in Los Angeles County.

    Deputy Raquel Utley, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, urged residents to leave because of ongoing dangers including air quality and a lack of utilities. She said that deputies would not be forcing people out of the neighborhood, but that once residents leave, they would not be let back in.

    She said that, for a while, the guards were allowing people to receive drop-offs from friends and relatives. “But again,” she said, “it’s just best that if they need that stuff, it’s best for them to leave.”

    Even so, some people said that they had stayed because they wanted to be there to protect their homes in case strong winds were to fuel another blaze. Others are so tied to their houses that they cannot imagine going anywhere else — even without clean tap water and electricity.

    “We’ve been here 56 years, and I wasn’t going to go nowhere,” said James Triplett, 63, who has spent much of the past week sitting on a chair in his driveway and chatting with everyone who passes by.

    Without gas, the cold, dark nights have been the hardest part, many of the residents said. The temperature has dipped to 40 degrees at times, and many people have been sleeping in warm clothes and bundling up, their homes becoming the equivalent of unfurnished cabins.

    There is also the difficulty of getting around one’s house in the dark.

    Mr. Triplett has a set of small solar-powered yard lights that he recharges in the sun every day. At night, he collects them to guide him through the house.

    Elsewhere in Altadena, farther up the hill near where the Eaton fire started, flames jumped several lines of homes and left most of them intact in a pattern of brutal and random destruction.

    “We are stuck on an island,” said Tori Kinard, 37, a tennis pro who is holed up in a house alongside her brother and parents; they are subsisting in part on cans of Campbell Soup.

    Nearby, David and Jane Pierce are getting by on boxes of dehydrated meals. Avid backpackers (he has reached the summit of Mount Whitney five times and she two times), they are eating dehydrated dinners of beef Bolognese and pasta primavera that they have from REI, the outdoors store.

    A few streets over, a retired firefighter, Ross Torstenbo stayed behind to hose down his house during the inferno. Outside on the patio, he had laid a solar camping shower that consisted of a plastic bag full of water that was being warmed by the sun.

    To get his medication, he said that he had asked his daughter, who lives outside the burn zone, to pick up his pills at the pharmacy, meet him at the checkpoint and “throw it over the line.”

    In the wasteland that Altadena has become, any sign of normal life is welcome.

    Residents were shocked and elated when garbage trucks rolled through on Wednesday, the neighborhood’s usual trash day. Mr. Jordan raced to put trash into his neighbors’ bins and put them out on the cul-de-sac. Others scrambled to fill up bins with toppled palm fronds and tree limbs.

    Kristopher and Jimna Carbone’s home survived the fire, but with no gas, sleeping in the cold at night has been difficult.
    Lisa Warren bagged debris from the fire and wind outside her home.

    Joyce deVicariis, 75, fled the first night of the fire to a friend’s house in Sierra Madre, a nearby city. But flames threatened that house as well. She decided to just return to her own home in Pasadena, just south of Altadena.

    “I didn’t know what else to do,” she said. “And I’m glad I did, because you can’t get in here.”

    Her husband, 92, went to a doctor’s appointment last week and was repeatedly blocked from returning to his wife until he found a sympathetic guard.

    When a garbage man showed up this week, Ms. deVicariis was overjoyed after days of cleaning up vegetation.

    “Here he comes,” she said. “My wonderful man. I’ve never been so happy to see the trash man in my life.”

    Some lone holdouts are staying in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, too, where a different blaze decimated thousands of homes and is believed to have killed at least nine people.

    When the firestorm roared through last week, Jeff Ridgway’s friends and neighbors fled, but he stayed behind to protect the 18-unit apartment building where he had spent the past 32 years and worked as the property manager.

    Mr. Ridgway, 67, hurled bucketfuls of pool water at burning eucalyptus trees in the front yard. The building survived, and Mr. Ridgway has endured there ever since, cleaning rancid food from his residents’ refrigerators, watering plants and trying to sweep up the powdered char swirling everywhere.

    A few of his friends in Los Angeles — who are prohibited from entering the evacuation zone — have persuaded the police to shuttle care packages containing tangerines and dog treats up the hill to him.

    “I’m camping out, basically,” he said. “When it gets dark, I go to bed.”

    Jonathan Wolfe contributed reporting from Pasadena, Calif. Ken Bensinger and Ryan Mac contributed reporting from Altadena, Calif. Claire Moses also contributed reporting.



    As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, firefighters are making progress on the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles. Thanks to easing winds, crews have been able to gain the upper hand on these two dangerous blazes.

    The Palisades Fire, which has burned over 1,300 acres near Topanga State Park, is now 20% contained. Firefighters have been working tirelessly to protect homes and evacuate residents in the area. The Eaton Fire in Granada Hills is also showing signs of containment, with crews making significant progress in their efforts to control the flames.

    While the threat of these fires is far from over, the improved weather conditions have provided some relief for firefighters and residents alike. It is crucial for everyone in the affected areas to stay vigilant and follow evacuation orders to ensure their safety.

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  • Live updates: Los Angeles wildfires, Palisades and Eaton fires, Auto fire in Ventura


    The last time Shaw Zhao spoke to his 84-year-old father, Zhi Feng Zhao, was around noon on January 7, he told CNN.

    Shaw primarily lives in Portland, Oregon, but his father lived alone in their shared home in Altadena, California – an area ravaged by the Eaton Fire.

    Shaw, 54, was planning on flying to Altadena the next day for reasons unrelated to the fire, and his father called him on January 7 to confirm his flight time and ask what he wanted to eat the next day.

    Around 8:30 p.m., a long-time Altadena neighbor informed Shaw about the fire. Shaw said he tried to get in touch with his father all night and the following morning but couldn’t.

    He took his scheduled flight and landed at the Burbank airport at around 7 a.m.

    When his Lyft driver Gilian “Ian” Villatoro picked him up, Shaw explained the situation.

    Ian tried to drive Shaw to his Altadena home, but it was still blocked off because of the fire, Ian said. Though Ian tried many backroads for a few hours, they couldn’t get in. They ultimately gave up and Ian dropped him off at the Pasadena Convention Center, where evacuees were staying.

    “I walked through thousands of beds twice. I couldn’t find him,” Shaw said. “My heart sank. I know something terrible could’ve happened.”

    They kept in touch that night, as the situation hit close to home for Ian who unexpectedly lost his mother in October to a heart attack.

    The next morning, Ian offered to drive Shaw in his SUV back up to Altadena to see if they could find a way to look at his home. The neighborhood was still blocked off when they arrived, but Shaw, Ian and Ian’s wife all decided to make the 3-mile trek through the rubble to try to find the house using Google Maps.

    When they finally found Shaw’s home of 20 years, it was destroyed. They saw a coyote in the yard – what Ian described as a bad omen.

    Ian later discovered Shaw’s father’s remains, sparing Shaw from having to see them up close.

    “I cried very dry and my friends (Gilian and his wife) tried to hold me,” cried Shaw. “I feel so grateful for Gilian and his wife, they spent a day and a half helping me … you can see the generosity of people.”

    Shaw described his father, who was born in China, as a smart and talented person. Throughout Shaw’s entire education and career, he felt like he followed life lessons that his father taught him.



    As wildfires continue to ravage parts of California, the latest updates bring concerning news from Los Angeles. The Palisades and Eaton fires have been spreading rapidly, prompting evacuations and road closures in the affected areas. Additionally, an auto fire has broken out in Ventura, adding to the already dire situation.

    Stay tuned for live updates on the Los Angeles wildfires as firefighters work tirelessly to contain the blaze and protect residents and property. Our thoughts are with those affected by these devastating fires. #PrayForCalifornia #LAWildfires #PalisadesFire #EatonFire #VenturaAutoFire

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