The Report We Waited 18 Months For
The long awaited CAL FIRE report has finally been released and as expected, SCE is found responsible for igniting the Eaton Fire
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What We Choose to Defend
How internalized patriarchy shapes disaster recovery—and why some people defend institutions before their neighbors
This Week Will Shape Altadena's Recovery. Here's How You Can Help.
From an SB1090 update to federal taxes on settlements to urging Governor Newsom to protect survivors—not the perpetrators—here's how your voice can make a difference this week
SB 1090 and the Future of Altadena
Why I’ve Changed My Thinking and Why I Believe It’s Time for Our Community to Move Forward Together
18 Months Later Let's Follow the Money
We're back after a two-month hiatus.
Same Story, Different Zip Code
Another toxic fire, a broken system, Altadena faces a June 24 deadline to protect a survivor led recovery and demand equal treatment, plus how to stay safe
The Growing Threat to Altadena's Recovery is Density Without a Plan
Altadena doesn't need another housing bill. It needs a comprehensive recovery strategy before statewide density mandates permanently reshape a community still struggling to recover and rebuild.
A Note From Portugal
We aren't the only ones facing a future with fire, but we are the only ones doing nothing proactive about it
500 Days Later
The County governance model itself is structurally incapable of managing modern disaster response and recovery
We Told You So
It’s a longer episode this week with one instead of two and Shawna is extra punchy on no sleep after a long week… buckle up!
Guide: Rebuilding Altadena
How to Vet Contractors, Avoid Costly Mistakes, and Navigate a Failing System
Let Them Eat Cake
We jump right into it with another Media Roundup, because there is still so much to discuss this week.
Where's the Money
We open with another Media Roundup, because the headlines keep coming!
Who's Running This Place?
We open with more politics, because whether people like it or not, policy and power are shaping every part of disaster recovery.
Living History
Steve is back from Washington, DC, and we open with a wrap-up of his second recent trip to the capitol — including what’s being discussed, what still isn’t, and why decisions being made right now will shape recovery here and far beyond Altadena.
Mercury in Gatorade
We open this episode with a few technical difficulties — because apparently Mercury is in Gatorade — and then get right to it!
Mister Sachs Goes to Washington
No media roundup this episode.
Under Investigation, Plenty of Money, No Accountability
We're back!
The Water Wars Wage On and the Rebuild Trudges Along
It’s another long one.
Season 2 / Episode 7: Back to the Policy Future
After taking a week off, we’re back, and yes, this episode runs long again.