The new guidance contradicts earlier statements from a city official who said tenants were on the hook for post-fire decontamination inside their own units.
In the run-up to the 2028 Olympics, some city leaders say development barriers need to be removed. But opponents say the damage to communities could be long-lasting.
The nascent Altadena Tenants Union has become a magnet for renters who’ve faced displacement, rent hikes and lease terminations in the wake of the fires.
More than 80 homes burned down in Pasadena’s Upper Hastings Ranch, known for dazzling holiday light displays. This long weekend, neighbors gathered for a holiday block party.