Overview
- A sold-out benefit, A Concert for Altadena, led by Dawes at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium directs proceeds to the Altadena Builds Back Foundation, with organizers targeting at least $500,000.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered flags at state buildings to half-staff for a Day of Remembrance as communities held ceremonies, including a 400-person gathering at the former Pasadena Jewish Temple site.
- Many residents remain out of their homes as high costs, insurance shortfalls and permitting delays slow rebuilding, with losses estimated in the tens of billions, according to new reporting and surveys.
- Eaton Fire survivors planned a news conference to present data on 2025 funding flows and outline steps needed in 2026 to prevent further displacement in Altadena.
- Cal Fire’s final counts show 31 deaths and roughly 16,000 structures destroyed across the two fires, while Edison says its equipment was likely involved in the Eaton blaze and lawsuits and compensation claims continue.