Altadena

Altadena is a community in the Los Angeles area of California. It is currently newsworthy due to two distinct issues. First, the community has experienced a recent trend of black bears taking up residence under homes, with one particular bear living under a resident's house since late November. The Bear League successfully removed this 550lb bear using methods like paintball guns and electrified mats. Reports suggest this is not an isolated incident, raising concerns about human-wildlife interactions in the area. Second, Altadena was affected by the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The fires caused significant damage, and President Trump signed an executive order aimed at expediting the rebuilding process for homes destroyed in the area, including those in Altadena. This order seeks to cut through bureaucratic obstacles to allow homeowners to rebuild more quickly.