Both Los Angeles County and the city of Pasadena are taking steps to help renters impacted by the wildfires, from eviction protection to a moratorium on late fees.
In the city of LA alone, it’s estimated that close to 1800 units were lost to the Palisades Fire that sparked in January, while the county has an affordable housing shortage of 500,000 units.
Kate Alexandria’s apartment above a business in Altadena was destroyed in the Eaton Fire. It was small and nothing fancy, but it was her home, and it was affordable…