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A state law extended mortgage forbearance for up to a year, but survivors say there’s far more to do.
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Factory-built housing can be cheaper and faster for those seeking to rebuild after the fires — and you can tour examples at this showcase.
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We talked to experts and looked at the fine print to better understand the utility's payout plan for Eaton Fire survivors.
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The utility, whose equipment is believed to have sparked the Eaton Fire, says payouts could come as quickly as four months after people submit a claim. But accepting the money means you'll have to forego any lawsuits.
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More than half of sales through September have been to corporate developers. Grassroots community efforts continue to work to combat the trend.
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A group of policyholders say they face large gaps between what it will cost to rebuild and what they’re receiving from AAA.
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The report didn't find high lead levels in the Palisades Fire area. And the county added that “there is no evidence of widespread contamination from fire-related chemicals.”
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Emergency alerts can save your life, but January's fires in L.A. highlighted the limits of cellphone warnings.
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There has been progress in the recovery, but mostly there’s been confirmation that there is still a very long road ahead.
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Understand your options if you’re stuck in this limbo.
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Altadena has been a sanctuary for Black residents in particular: about eight of 10 African Americans living there own their homes — close to double the national rate.
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