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SCE Updates Compensation Protocols |
Updates include:
- Claimants represented by counsel at the time they submit a claim will now be compensated for 20% of net damages in a settlement offer to apply toward legal expenses.
- Settlement offers for tenants will now cover up to three months of housing assistance at the higher of actual pre-fire rental rates or monthly fair rental value.
To read SCE's full recovery compensation protocol, click here |
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Las Flores Water Company
The Board of Las Flores voted unanimously on February 17 to approve the “Fire Recovery Assessment," a $3,000 per share holder fee (billed as $50 month for 5 years).
Lincoln Water Avenue CompanyWater rates will increase 18% (10% previously approved for 2025, but not implemented, and 8% for 2026). Standby fees based on meter size will be reinstated in 2026 to cover costs to maintain pipes, regardless of meter activity. These are normal service fees that were waived in 2025. For more information, click here. |
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CalAssist Mortgage Fund Reopened |
The program:
- Provides up to $100,000 in non-repayable mortgage assistance, covering up to 12 months of payments.
- Now features higher income limits (up to $281,400 in LA County) to help more disaster survivors qualify.
- Applicants are selected on a first come first serve basis.
For more information, click here. |
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles – Accelerator Fund |
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles has launched the Accelerator Fund. The Accelerator Fund is for homeowners affected by either the Pacific Palisades or Eaton Canyon wildfires. This opportunity is open to low to moderate-income households demonstrating a specific financial barrier to the next steps. It provides grants of up to $10,000 to help homeowners overcome obstacles and move forward with their repair or rebuild process.
- Up to $10,000 per household
- Direct grant (does NOT need to be repaid)
- Funds paid directly to vendors/contractors
Can cover: Insurance deductibles, smoke/soil remediation, contractor deposits, permitting fees, tree removal, and more.
Income eligibility:
Up to 120% of Area Median Income
Example: $127,200 (single), $180,800 (family of 4)
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ACONA Virtual Forum with Altadena's Utility Providers Tuesday, Feb. 24 • 7:00-9:00 PM on Zoom |
Agenda:
- Welcome & Introduction
- Community Safety Update by Captain Marquez, Altadena Sheriff's Station
- Presentation by SoCalGas
- Presentation by Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Presentation by Lincoln Avenue Water Company
- Moderated Q&A with Lincoln Avenue Water Company
- Presentation by Las Flores Water Company
- Moderated Q&A with Las Flores Water Company
- Presentation by Rubio Canyon Land & Water Company
- Moderated Q&A with Rubio Canyon Land & Water Company
- Meeting Concludes
We received questions submitted via the Google Form and consolidated them where appropriate. If your question is not asked during the forum, please type it into the Zoom chat. We will do our best to address the most pressing questions as time allows.
Meeting ID: 823 1705 6518 |
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Hands in the Soil Through the Fire Procession
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Altadena Main Library Renovation Groundbreaking
Saturday, Feb. 28 • Starts at 10am
Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa |
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