Altadena

More than 50 homes in the Altadena area torched by the Eaton Fire were estimated to have contaminants like lead and asbestos.

Some houses in Altadena tested positive for harmful toxins, preventing families from returning to their homes. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Altadena neighbors have raised concern over noise and air quality issues as crews work to clean up torched properties from the Eaton Fire.  Among the newest initiatives, the Army Corp of Engineers is preparing to crush concrete and recycle metal on the Altadena golf course beginning next week. Homeowners whose residences are still standing, however, said they’re worried about...

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has leased the Altadena Golf Course near homes for ten months as part of its cleanup effort. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

The deadline for homeowners impacted by the Palisades and Eaton Fires to request free debris removal is now a week away.

Some 1,300 pools affected by the Eaton Fire have been identified as possible places for mosquitoes to breed. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Increasing temperatures is creating a new concern for those who live in the Eaton Fire area: Mosquitoes finding breeding grounds in dirty pools.

Longtime host of “Reading Rainbow” LeVar Burton held a reading on Saturday at the Altadena Library – weeks after the space reopened.

Beloved author LeVar Burton hosted a book reading at an Altadena library and shared the message behind his new book. This video was broadcast on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Court-approved examination of towers, lines, and electrical equipment have begun in Altadena. NBCLA Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News 5 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Dozens of organizations that came together to serve Altadena community members who were impacted by the destructive Eaton Fire are seeking volunteers and donors to help with their ongoing efforts.

Dozens of organizations have banded together to help fire-stricken community members impacted by the Eaton Fire. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Walker is advising his community to build for their environment, highlighting that fire season is all year long across Southern California.

One Altadena resident is reflecting on how he helped save a block, thanks in part to his son who wouldn’t leave his side.

The family of a man who died in the Eaton Fire filed a civil lawsuit against Southern California Edison. Kathy Vara reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Residents, small business owners and workers impacted by the January wildfires have until Wednesday at 5 p.m. to apply for financial relief through the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Fund. Here’s who qualifies, and for how much: “This is a critical opportunity for those impacted by the devastating wildfires to access much-needed financial support,” L.A. County Board...

Monica Gillespe helped more than a dozen therapy dogs and their owners travel from across Southern California to the school to comfort students.

Students at the Saint Marks School in Altadena welcomed therapy dogs after the school was burned down in the Eaton Fire. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025.

NBC4 and Telemundo 52 invite you to our next free coffee event, taking place on Tuesday, March 18th from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Lavender and Honey Espresso located at 1383 E Washington Blvd in Pasadena. Lavender and Honey Espresso is a charming, locally-owned café situated on the border of Altadena. This special event will not only bring together…

Several businesses that made it through the wildfires are now struggling to bounce back following the devastation that surrounds them from the Eaton and Palisades fires. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on March 7, 2025.