Altadena: After The Fire
Altadena: After The Fire
Altadena: After The Fire – An Urban One podcast chronicling the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, which devastated Altadena, California, in January 2025. A historic center of Black prosperity and culture, the community lost over 7,000 homes, schools, and businesses, leaving thousands displaced and fighting to rebuild.Hosted by Colby Colb, this series brings you on-the-ground reporting, in-depth intervi…Social links:
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Altadena: After The Fire — Andre Barnwell
Longtime Altadena resident and Hollywood vet Andre Barnwell reflects on the community’s character—three distinct neighborhoods, strong Black homeownership, indie business vibe—and the night the Eaton Fire upended assumptions with 90-mph Santa Ana winds. Out of the devastation, he’s developing a you…
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100 Days After the Fire: Accountability, Recovery, and Altadena’s Fight to Rebuild
Nearly 100 days after the deadly Eaton Canyon fire, former Assemblymember Chris Holden joins host James Farr to discuss the path to recovery, the push for accountability from Southern California Edison, and the legislation meant to protect communities from future disasters. Later, Catherine Peoples…
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Altadena Six Months Later: James Farr Returns with Tavis Smiley on KBLA
Episode Summary: Six months after the devastating Eaton Canyon wildfire that scorched parts of Altadena, journalist James Farr joins Tavis Smiley to reflect on what’s changed—and what hasn’t. Farr, who was evacuated with his family but spared from losing his home, shares his personal and journal…
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Leadership, Wildfire Resilience, and Energy Reform: A Conversation on AB 1054 and Local Impact | Episode 8
Guest: Chris Holden, Former Chair of the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee; Former Mayor of Pasadena; Advocate with LA Fire Justice Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Chris Holden to explore how decades of public service—from local government to the state legisl…
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100 Days After: KBLA Altadena Town Hall (Part 2) | Episode 7
🎧 Description: In this powerful part two episode of Altadena: After The Fire, we take you inside a live town hall held 100 days after the devastating Eaton Fire. Hosted by KBLA Talk 1580, this gathering in Pasadena brought together survivors, community leaders, attorneys, builders, and mental hea…
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100 Days After: KBLA Altadena Town Hall (Part 1) | Episode 6
🎧 Description: In this powerful episode of Altadena: After The Fire, we take you inside a live town hall held 100 days after the devastating Eaton Fire. Hosted by KBLA Talk 1580, this gathering in Pasadena brought together survivors, community leaders, attorneys, builders, and mental health profe…
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James Farr Returns: Altadena’s Ongoing Fight to Rebuild | Episode 5
In this episode, host Colby "Colb" Tyner welcomes back journalist and radio host James Farr for an in-depth update from the front lines of Altadena’s recovery. James, host of Conversation Live: Altadena Rising on KBLA, discusses the community’s resilience, the ongoing displacement of thousands of r…
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The Phoenix of Altadena | Rebuilding with Zaire Calvin | Episode 4
In this deeply moving episode, Altadena: After The Fire correspondent Tawala Sharp sits down with Zaire Calvin—former high school football coach, founder of Extreme Athletics, and a rising leader in the community’s recovery. Zaire lost both his home and his sister in the devastating Eaton Fire, yet…
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Survival, Loss, and the Fight to Rebuild | Episode 3
This emotional two-part episode takes listeners directly into the chaos and aftermath of the catastrophic fires ravaging Los Angeles County. First, KJLH’s Tammy Mack updates listeners during the day of the fires, sharing real-time evacuation alerts, health warnings, and safety tips. Then, Brandon L…
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Recovery, Resilience & the Fight for Resources | Episode 2
In this powerful episode, we explore the lasting impacts of the recent fire and its ripple effects on families, businesses, and entire communities. We begin with Charisse Bremond, CEO of the Brotherhood Crusade, who shares how her organization is actively working to help families in Altadena and Pa…
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