Lesson: The Fire Is Over, The Fight Isn’t.

Not every home in Altadena burned to the ground—but that doesn’t mean every family made it home. In Episode 5, we meet Stacie Bolden, whose house survived the Eaton Fire—but remains unlivable. Months later, she’s still locked in a cycle of red tape, adjusting to a new way of life she never saw coming.

We also hear from nationally renowned Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt, who grew up nearby in Pasadena. He shares his personal connection to the fire, what community organizing looks like in a time of crisis, and why rebuilding goes far beyond bricks and permits.

Lesson:&nbsp;The Fire Is Over, The Fight Isn&rsquo;t.
Not every home in Altadena burned to the ground&mdash;but that doesn&rsquo;t mean every family made it home. In Episode 5, we meet Stacie Bolden, whose house survived the Eaton Fire&mdash;but remains unlivable. Months later, she&rsquo;s still locked in a cycle of red tape, adjusting to a new way of life she never saw coming.
We also hear from nationally renowned Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt, who grew up nearby in Pasadena. He shares his personal connection to the fire, what community organizing looks like in a time of crisis, and why rebuilding goes far beyond bricks and permits.

“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

&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

To Altadena, With Love

Episode 5: The Recovery We Don’t See

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