In this episode, we meet Erion and Stephon Taylor, who lost everything when the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena. With just minutes to escape, they fled with their three children and Erion’s 75-year-old mother-in-law. When they returned, only a single Dutch oven—still sealed from the night before—remained. Now, as developers circle and pressure builds, families like the Taylors are standing their ground, sending a powerful message: Altadena is not for sale.

<p>In this episode, we meet Erion and Stephon Taylor, who lost everything when the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena. With just minutes to escape, they fled with their three children and Erion&rsquo;s 75-year-old mother-in-law. When they returned, only a single Dutch oven&mdash;still sealed from the night before&mdash;remained. Now, as developers circle and pressure builds, families like the Taylors are standing their ground, sending a powerful message: Altadena is not for sale.</p>

“To Altadena, With Love” is A Five-Part Series on Resilience, History, and Rebuilding, blends history, education, and personal stories to highlight Altadena’s legacy and the devastating impact of the Eaton Fire. Through firsthand accounts, we explore the fight to rebuild—not just homes, but a community that has survived against all odds. This series honors the people who built this community, the history they fought to preserve, and the future they refuse to let go of. “To Altadena, with Love” was created and produced by Black Information Network News Anchor Mimi Brown

<p>&ldquo;To Altadena, With Love&rdquo; is A Five-Part Series on Resilience, History, and Rebuilding, blends history, education, and personal stories to highlight Altadena&rsquo;s legacy and the devastating impact of the Eaton Fire. Through firsthand accounts, we explore the fight to rebuild&mdash;not just homes, but a community that has survived against all odds. This series honors the people who built this community, the history they fought to preserve, and the future they refuse to let go of. &ldquo;To Altadena, with Love&rdquo; was created and produced by Black Information Network News Anchor Mimi Brown</p>

To Altadena, With Love

Episode 4 - The Aftermath & The Fight to Rebuild

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