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Eleven Months Later

Altadena, CA. Nearly a year after the Eaton Fire carved its way through the foothills, the town is still living in its shadow. Eleven months sounds like enough time for life to snap back into place, but for many families, the calendar doesn’t match reality. People are still scattered across borrowed bedrooms, spare couches, and motel rooms that were never meant to be home. Entire neighborhoods feel like they’re holding their breath.

Dec 30, 2025

We The People

Hey Uncle Gary, Quick question that’s been weighing on me. I work at a retail shop in Downtown LA, and yesterday I heard ICE might be in the area. I don’t own the store, and I’m not involved in hiring, so I don’t know anyone’s legal status, and honestly, that’s not my business. But I care about my coworkers, and I’m trying to figure out what I’d do if ICE agents came in and started harassing people. Part of me wants to refuse service or ask them to leave, but I also know t