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Jan 6, 2026

"It felt happy. Then, 24 hours, it was gone.”

Today, we check in with David Brancaccio’s Altadena neighbors to learn what life is like during rebuilding efforts.

Above, an aerial view of Altadena homes being rebuilt on Dec. 27, 2025. — Above, an aerial view of Altadena homes being rebuilt on Dec. 27, 2025.
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How my Altadena neighbors are rebuilding, one year since the Eaton Fire
by David Brancaccio
Emily Macune/Marketplace
On a single street in Altadena, 15 houses were total losses after the Eaton Fire.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Meredith Garretson Morbey Supervising Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Senior Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Erika Soderstrom Associate Producer
Tamar Faggen Assistant Producer
Ashley Rodriguez Assistant Producer
Emma Condon Assistant Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
Rachel Brees Audio Engineer
Tessa Bloch Audio Engineer