California weighs new factory-built housing rules to ease construction, cost burden

Developers are tapping industrialized housing on a small scale as the state considers removing barriers in the building code ...

Inside the Rebuilt Altadena Community Welcoming Back Homeowners a Year After the Eaton Fire

More than a year after the devastating 2025 Eaton fire, the Oak Grove of Altadena subdivision is leading the community's recovery.

How a mural of Altadena became a symbol of resilience for one small store, through fire and flood

The owner of Sidecca boutique commissioned a muralist to paint a tribute to Altadena after her store was closed by the Eaton ...

Investors keep buying up burned lots in Altadena, Pacific Palisades. Could Congress limit such sales?

Sen. Adam Schiff of California plans to introduce legislation to limit large corporate investors from buying properties after ...

Genesis Builders offers fixed-price Altadena homes starting at under $700K

Residents can explore the pre-approved plans at the new Genesis Builders Design Gallery, located at 1365 N. Hill Ave. The showroom, which hosts an invitation-only grand opening on Thursday, March 5, ...

In Palisades, a Caruso-led tour with San Jose’s mayor becomes forum for fire recovery challenges

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a candidate for governor, has positioned himself as a critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom. On Thursday, he ...

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt Say They’re Still ‘Displaced’ Over a Year After California Wildfires—as They Reveal Toll of Their Home Loss on Kids

Pratt and Montag lost their Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 California wildfires—and cannot afford to rebuild it.

In Palisades, a Rick Caruso-led tour with San Jose’s Mayor Matt Mahan becomes forum for fire recovery challenges – The Mercury News

Mahan has positioned himself as a critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom. On Thursday, he heard concerns emerging from the area as it ...