Share: Recently the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) posted a job advertisement directed towards local residents in Los Angeles County to support wildfire recovery efforts following the horrid destruction caused by the Eaton and Palisades fires. Found in the advertisement were employment opportunities open to the general public in multiple departments such as Acquisitions, Civil Rights, External Affairs, Disaster Field Training Operations, Hazard Mitigation, Human Resources, Individual Assistance, Interagency Recovery Coordination, Information Technology, and Public Assistance and Planning. New hires will be directed to aid …
Charity donates $1 million to support PCC community after Eaton Fire
Share: One million dollars in aid was secured by Pasadena City College for the more than 2,400 students, staff and faculty that were caught within, and up to a half mile, of the Eaton Fire burn area. Ballmer Group, an investment company of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie Ballmer, made the largest single gift to the PCC Community Relief Fund, according to a press release on February 13, after the College spoke with Frank Cardenas, interim-executive director of the PCC Foundation. “Amy …
Altadena sees guest dwellings as first step to rebuilding
Share: Altadena saw 17 percent of its structures destroyed in the Eaton Fire and 65 percent of those were single family homes. As residents begin navigating the difficult process of rebuilding, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) have become a way for wildfire victims to get through the biggest hurdle: starting. The 2021 HOME Act (SB-9) allows for single family homeowners to build a second residence, an ADU, on their property as well as splitting their lot into two equal parcels, according to Los Angeles County Planning. …
PCC community fights to rebound from Eaton Fire catastrophe
Share: Over 650 students and 100 employees at PCC have lost their homes due to the recent Southern California wildfires, and PCC has provided housing for 50 families during the recovery period. After the Eaton Fire broke out in Altadena on Jan. 7, 2025, only to be contained after 24 days of burning, Pasadena City College students and staff who were impacted by the fires have been fighting to regain a sense of normalcy. “More than a month has passed since one of the worst …
State and local governments unite to give Altadena stable ground after Eaton Fire
Share: More than a month has passed since the devastating Eaton Fire tore through the region, and Altadena is now in the midst of a two phase plan to assist residents in rebuilding their properties through a rapid influx of government and local assistance. Los Angeles County Public Works and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working in tandem to remove the debris left by the fire. Phase one where the EPA removes hazardous material from the area finished this week according to a press …
Eaton Fire: Classes resume as PCC picks up the pieces
Share: Pasadena City College (PCC) reopened its doors Monday, welcoming students and staff back to its campuses after a four-day closure due to the devastating Eaton Fire. While the college sustained only minor damage, the impact of the fire was visible across campus, and the broader community continues to grapple with the aftermath of one of California’s deadliest blazes. “Although Pasadena City College has sustained minor damage, our hearts and our prayers and our thoughts are with our greater community,” said PCC superintendent-president José A. …
Impacted by the Eaton Fire? Here’s how to drop your classes with a refund
Share: The Eaton Fire has devastated communities across Southern California, burning over 14,000 acres, displacing more than 100,000 residents, and destroying over 4,000 structures. Among those impacted are Pasadena City College (PCC) students, faculty, and staff. To support affected students, PCC has policies in place to allow students to drop winter session classes with a full refund, even if the refund deadline has passed. How to drop classes before January 12 Students still within their course’s refund deadline can withdraw from classes online through LancerPoint: …
Burn-out, containment, and WUI: A guide to firefighting lingo
Share: The Eaton Fire has already left a devastating mark on the region, scorching over 13,000 acres and destroying thousands of structures, including the homes of Pasadena City College (PCC) students and faculty. With containment at just 3%, according to CAL FIRE, firefighters are facing immense challenges as they battle the blaze. If you’re watching the news and scratching your head at some of the terminology used, you’re not alone. This explainer can help. Fuel: The source Fire needs fuel to burn, and in the …
Eaton Fire destroys homes of PCC students, faculty
Share: The Eaton Fire continues to wreak havoc across Pasadena and Altadena, burning 13,690 acres with 0% containment and destroying over 4,000 structures. Among those affected are several members of the Pasadena City College community. The fire, which has claimed the lives of five individuals, has forced more than 100,000 residents to evacuate, leaving many uncertain about their future. Students and faculty devastated Several members of the PCC community have lost their homes in the fire, including student Jose Gadea and his family of ten. …
Campus to remain closed through Sunday as Eaton Fire grows to over 10,600 acres
Share: Pasadena City College (PCC) will remain closed with all classes canceled through Sunday, Jan. 12, as the Eaton fire continues to devastate the region, Superintendent-President José A. Gómez announced Wednesday. “We have lost our peace,” Gómez said during a press conference. “Although Pasadena City College has sustained minor damage, our hearts and our prayers and our thoughts are with our greater community.” The college sustained damage from the ongoing windstorm, including loose exterior panels on several buildings, downed light poles and trees, scattered debris, …