[From Pasadena Community Foundation photo]A crisis in the childcare sector has emerged in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire and an alliance of professional childcare-sector collaborators are sounding the alarm about the human toll of this disaster Pasadena Community Foundation has awarded $1.3 million from its Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund to help the alliance begin addressing some of the most serious issues impacting childcare centers and providers as well as the families and children who rely on their services quality childcare is difficult to find in the best of circumstances while years of undervalued work by childcare providers has led to widespread staffing shortages families across the United States struggle to afford childcare and to find early learning options that meet their needs Chamber of Commerce highlighted the shortage of accessible and affordable childcare and the reality that many working parents lack the support system they need to thrive in the workforce The scarcity and high cost of childcare are a persistent barrier for parents to fully participate in the workforce therefore impacting the entire economy of the country In the context of this concerning situation the Eaton Fire left more than half of the licensed Childcare Centers and Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) facilities in Altadena damaged or destroyed while 60% of the spaces previously available for children are no longer available Additional childcare settings — including subsidized family and neighbor care — continue to be impacted by the disaster Because of the widespread extent of the damage within Altadena many childcare providers and families are still seeking childcare placements and housing even months after the fires The CCDA has served as the leader of the childcare community for 35 years meeting monthly with the childcare center leaders CCDA urgently convened all childcare directors on January 9 to learn about the magnitude of the unfolding disaster; the organization then continued to guide this group weekly CCDA also quickly leveraged support from Pacific Oaks and from myriad additional organizations with expertise in the childcare sector This potent consortium worked tirelessly to gather data and input from those impacted on the ground they soon determined that it was imperative to secure funding to provide immediate relief and support to destroyed or damaged licensed Childcare Centers and FCCH locations who has served as the CCDA Chair for its entire 35 years “We understood immediately that this disaster would expose two truths: the razor-thin margins of childcare operation and that childcare offers more than just shelter – it provides critical stability and continuity and resources – things that are often scarce in the aftermath of a catastrophe Families and providers face a long road ahead.” PCF has committed to funding $1.3 million for the consortium’s Phase 1 work which prioritizes immediate and direct support to families and childcare providers so that they can stabilize operations as soon as possible to be disbursed by Pacific Oaks as grants and overseen by an Advisory Board will provide resources for tuition assistance capacity expansion and operations to accommodate children who have been displaced “We are not just rebuilding structures but strengthening the bonds that make us a community The support from Pasadena Community Foundation will uplift our childcare sector and help us create something new something worthy of our children’s future.” The consortium will soon begin to determine the scope of its Phase 2 work which will focus on a model for systemic change in the childcare infrastructure that will shore up the decades-long underfunded support for local childcare programs More » The ‘Humming-Byrd’ House: A Mid-Century Storybook Ranch Surrounded by Nature Pasadena Now has been published daily since April 2004 and is among the very oldest continuously operated community news websites in the U.S Pasadena Now strives to publish a full spectrum of news and information articles in service to the entire community The publication will remain free to readers and will not erect paywalls Copyright © 2025. 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All Rights Reserved. A Division of NBCUniversal Data also provided by The utility plans to tap California’s wildfire insurance fund to pay off most of the potential damages Preliminary evidence, disclosed in February by SCE indicates the company's equipment may have been involved in starting the fire neither SCE nor third party investigators have identified solid evidence to suggest that another source could have ignited the fire It could take 12 to 18 months for investigators to come to a conclusion about the cause of the fire the company has opened discussions with state lawmakers about the future of California's wildfire insurance fund for utilities which SCE plans to tap to pay any legal claims that may result from the fire Pizarro wouldn't rule out the possibility that the Eaton Fire could have been started by something other than SCE’s power lines the absence of any competing theories about its ignition suggest it is “probable” that the utility will be found liable for losses associated with the fire Pizarro declined to estimate the financial value of those damages but said that third-party estimates he has seen remain within the scope of the California Wildfire Fund’s financial capacity The recent occurrence of several catastrophic wildfires within a relatively short window of time has raised questions about whether the $21 billion fund will prove adequate to cover utilities' legal losses Experts who helped shape the fund also believe it should be able to cover the Eaton Fire damages, but worry it may not have enough left over to pay for the next catastrophic California wildfire Pizarro said he remains confident that SCE will be able to tap the fund to pay any claims resulting from the fire The company will first draw on its own $1 billion self-insurance account before turning to the state-run insurance fund for reimbursement of wildfire related claims He saw no reason to believe SCE would be barred from accessing the fund which should enable the company to avoid having to issue debt to pay legal claims straightforward process once you hit the point where you need to access” the fund chief financial officer for Edison International Pizarro said the company has opened discussions with California lawmakers about possible legislation to shore up the fund and indicated that state policymakers seem to support the notion of expanding the fund to ensure it can continue to cover future wildfires he said conversations remained in their early stages and that it was too early to discuss exactly how the state will finance an expansion of the fund helping educate and to making sure that policymakers understand the implications here,” Pizarro said “This is ultimately about how do we maintain safety for our communities and do it at the lowest cost possible to customers people understand the impacts that actions from the shareholder side can have on the cost of debt to customer cost — so I think that's still in the that early phase of getting arms around the topic.” Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Data centers and transportation electrification will drive U.S electricity demand about 2% higher each year for the next quarter century according to a new analysis completed for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association “There is simply no physical way that wind solar and batteries could replace the myriad uses of natural gas,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright said at S&P Global’s CERAWeek The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines were able to fraudulently collect thousands of dollars in federal disaster-relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency They have been charged with fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency benefits and they each face a maximum of 30 years in federal prison and those individuals were arrested on Thursday One defendant is from Arizona and was already in state custody on an unrelated matter when she was charged California Feds announced criminal charges against three people who allegedly falsely claimed their properties were destroyed in the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in order to receive tens of thousands of dollars. Deanniah Hogan, 32, of Compton, submitted a claim in January, reporting damage to a Pacific Palisades home she was allegedly renting, authorities said. She received $17,351 from FEMA. The true owner of the home later confirmed to law enforcement that the property was not being rented out. Hogan was released on $10,000 bond after making her first court appearance on Thursday. Her arraignment is scheduled for May 20. Keandre Lowe, 21, of Long Beach, allegedly claimed to be renting a home in Altadena that was damaged in the fire. The true homeowners have resided there since 2007 and said they have never rented out the property, according to authorities. Lowe received $28,286 from FEMA after submitting the fraudulent claim in January. Lowe was released on $10,000 bond after appearing in court on Thursday and his arraignment is scheduled for May 27. Business More than 30,000 insurance claims have been filed after the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires of Sherman Oaks is accused of submitting documents to bolster a fraudulent claim including her California driver’s license — which listed a Sherman Oaks address — and a natural gas utility bill that authorities say appeared to be fake McIntre allegedly claimed in January that she was renting a Pacific Palisades home that was destroyed by the fire and received $25,229 in relief funds McIntre was scheduled to make her first court appearance Friday — listed in her fraudulent claim a nonexistent address in Altadena that was supposedly destroyed as her primary residence which does not include the cost of two hotel stays in downtown Los Angeles and Hawthorne that she booked through the agency Woods was in state custody for an unrelated issue and she is expected to make her initial appearance in federal court in the coming weeks Other individuals have already been arrested and charged with fraud for similar claims involving the fires that authorities say are false. Hedeshia Robertson, 36, of Lakewood, is scheduled to plead guilty on May 2 to one count of fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency benefits after fraudulently obtaining about $24,899 from FEMA. Jaime Arturo Carrillo, 48, of South Los Angeles, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count of the same charge after FEMA granted him transitional sheltering assistance amounting to over $2,000. Kaitlyn Huamani is a reporting fellow at the Los Angeles Times. She previously interned with The Times’ Entertainment and Arts section and with the entertainment section at the Associated Press. She also interned at People Magazine as a part of the American Society of Magazine Editors’ internship program. A New Jersey native, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in journalism. Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map calls for a coordinated county response to ensure vulnerable populations individuals with disabilities and formerly unhoused residents receive the protection and support they need in future emergencies “Many residents of the Mirador Apartments were left to navigate a dangerous situation on their own despite being among the most medically and physically vulnerable in our communities,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger “My motion seeks accountability and concrete improvements to ensure safety isn’t compromised in future emergencies.” This outreach is intended to assess their needs enhance support systems and improve emergency response planning tailored to their circumstances the motion will also require County departments to explore improvements to emergency preparedness protocols and accountability measures for supportive housing providers including strengthened contractual requirements and better oversight of provider responsibilities during crises You can be the first one to leave a comment Click here to cancel reply. 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View Obituary & Service Information Eaton created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne A case management conference is scheduled Tuesday for numerous lawsuits accusing Southern California Edison of responsibility for the devastating January 7 Eaton Fire that killed 18 people and destroyed approximately 9,400 structures in Department 17 of the Spring Street Courthouse will address multiple legal actions filed initially by Jeremy Gursey and joined by hundreds of other plaintiffs who lost their homes in the Altadena blaze Plaintiffs contend the wildfire ignited beneath an Southern California Edison transmission tower in Eaton Canyon and rapidly spread through neighboring communities amid wind gusts reaching up to 100 mph More than 40 lawsuits representing over 600 residents along with government entities including Los Angeles County The lawsuits allege Southern California Edison failed to de-energize its electrical equipment despite repeated National Weather Service warnings about extreme fire danger and high winds Plaintiffs claim the utility prioritized profits over safety and neglected proper infrastructure maintenance including schools and parks throughout the affected communities A court order requires Southern California Edison to preserve all equipment and data related to the suspected origin of the fire following concerns about potential evidence tampering “In my decades of experience handling wildfire litigation the Eaton Fire is among the most devastating and heart-wrenching cases I’ve seen,” said Patrick McNicholas Attorney Doug Boxer of LA Fire Justice stated bluntly: “Southern California Edison started the Eaton Fire and we’re here to hold them accountable.” Plaintiffs’ attorneys have submitted photos videos and satellite imagery allegedly showing the fire originated beneath Southern California Edison’s power lines with multiple eyewitnesses reporting flames at the base of transmission structures Southern California Edison has denied responsibility while acknowledging investigations are ongoing “While we do not yet know what caused the Eaton wildfire Southern California Edison is exploring every possibility in its investigation including the possibility that Southern California Edison’s equipment was involved,” said Pedro J Southern California Edison’s parent company “Our hearts remain with our community during the devastating fires in Southern California and we remain committed to supporting them through this difficult time,” a Southern California Edison spokesperson told ABC7 The utility filed a report with the California Public Utilities Commission reportedly noting a fault occurred on its transmission line the evening the fire started but maintained that current remained within operational limits and that no typical signs of equipment failure—such as broken conductors or arc marks—were initially found at the origin site Southern California Edison expects investigations to continue for 12 to 18 months and has begun discussions about using California’s wildfire insurance fund to cover potential legal claims and damages The company maintains a $1 billion self-insurance reserve and plans to access the state’s $14.7 billion wildfire fund if necessary By relying on its self-insurance and the wildfire fund Southern California Edison aims to avoid incurring significant new debt to settle legal claims which distinguishes the current situation from previous wildfires that forced utilities into financial distress or bankruptcy The approach is part of a larger trend among California utilities as the state’s wildfire fund is under strain and may be insufficient for future catastrophic events This has prompted calls for reform and expansion of the fund The official cause of the Eaton Fire remains under investigation by Los Angeles County Fire and Cal Fire Momentum38.82Growth60.56Quality90.01Value18.11Price TrendShortMediumLongOverviewEaton Corporation ETN reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2025 results on Friday. Revenue rose 7% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $6.38 billion, beating the consensus of $6.26 billion. Organic sales growth grew 9% Y/Y. Adjusted EPS rose 13% Y/Y to $2.72, beating the consensus of $2.71. Paulo Ruiz, Eaton president and chief operating officer, said, "Demand in our end markets continues to drive strong organic growth. As we look ahead, we're confident, even amid broader macroeconomic volatility, we're prepared to meet that demand with a proven strategy to invest in our businesses, drive operational excellence and continue our path of growth." For 2025, Eaton reiterated adjusted EPS of $11.80 – $12.20 vs. $11.97 consensus estimate. The company revised its organic growth outlook to 7.5%-9.5% from 7% – 9% in the prior year quarter. For the second quarter, the company expects organic growth of 6%-8% and adjusted EPS of $2.85-$2.95, compared to the street view of $2.98. Eaton shares gained 0.4% to trade at $299.95 on Monday. Join Plus500 today and get up to $200 to start trading real futures. Practice with free paper trading, then jump into live markets with lightning-fast execution, low commissions, and full regulatory protection. These analysts made changes to their price targets on Eaton following earnings announcement. Considering buying ETN stock? Here’s what analysts think: Stock Score Locked: Want to See it?Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock – anytime Momentum38.82Growth60.56Quality90.01Value18.11Price TrendShortMediumLongOverviewMarket News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs© 2025 Benzinga.com Benzinga does not provide investment advice Date▲▼ticker▲▼name▲▼Actual EPS▲▼EPS Surprise▲▼Actual Rev▲▼Rev Surprise▲▼Click to see more Earnings updatesEarnings CalendarNever Miss Important CatalystsSort by estimates and more to easily find new stocks to invest in or check up on your portfolio free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about and trade ideas delivered to your inbox every weekday before and after the market closes Investigations into the cause of the fire are continuing and have not concluded that Edison’s equipment sparked the blaze, Edison International Chief Executive Pedro Pizarro said during the company’s first-quarter earnings call. Edison generates billions of dollars in revenue every year and has a history of passing along the costs of disasters to customers How will it handle the financial fallout of the Eaton fire remains an open question But Edison’s investigation into the start of the fire has not revealed any other possible sources of ignition “Absent additional evidence” and “in light of pending litigation it is probable that Edison International and Southern California Edison will incur material losses in connection with the Eaton fire,” Pizarro said But Tuesday’s comments are the clearest signal to date that the company is likely to sustain substantial losses from the devastating wildfire. “It’s still very early days here and the liability is simply not estimable today,” Pizarro said. “I’m not sure when it may become estimable.” unconnected transmission line somehow reengerized on Jan 7 is now “a leading hypothesis” for what started the destructive Eaton fire is an investor-owned public utility that provides electricity to about 15 million people across a 50,000-square-mile area in Southern California which is one of the largest in the country Edison International owns an energy advisory company Electric transmission lines connect to Southern California Edison’s Vincent Substation in Palmdale (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times) In all Edison International employs more than 14,000 people and had a valuation of around $30 billion before January’s wildfires The company’s valuation closed Tuesday at $22.6 billion If Edison has to cover the damage caused by the Eaton fire, the utility will be partially protected by an emergency fund that state lawmakers created in 2019 in the wake of earlier wildfires The fund is designed to protect utility companies from bankruptcy in the event that the utility is found responsible for a wildfire and has to make a large payout Climate & Environment State regulators criticized Southern California Edison for falling behind in inspecting transmission lines in areas at high risk of wildfires just months before the deadly Eaton fire, according to state documents. “Unlike when we were dealing with TKM and Woolsey, we have the wildfire fund that we will be accessing,” Edison International Chief Financial Officer Maria Rigatti said on Tuesday, referring to previous wildfires tied to Edison’s equipment. The emergency fund is supposed to cover up to $21 billion in damages on behalf of a utility company but had amassed only $14.7 billion as of December 2024. Under state law, a utility does not have to reimburse the wildfire fund after using it to cover damages if a review finds it acted prudently to prevent a fire, such as by shutting down power to transmission lines amid high winds. But if Edison is found to have been imprudent, it will have to pay back $4 billion to the fund. “Based on everything we know today and the information that we’ve reviewed, we believe that Southern California Edison will make a good-faith showing that it was prudent,” Rigatti said. On Tuesday, Edison International reported first-quarter net income of $1.4 billion and earnings per share of $1.37, up from $1.13 a year earlier. Shares closed at $58.73 on Tuesday, about half a percent higher and down 26% so far this year. 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She is a graduate of Duke University, where she studied journalism, English and environmental science and policy. which will be voted on at the upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday calls for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to safeguard vulnerable populations in future emergencies The motion stems from the challenges faced by many of the Mirador Apartments’ residents a group largely consisting of older adults these residents were left to navigate the perilous situation largely on their own with minimal support or guidance from emergency responders highlighting significant gaps in the County’s response to vulnerable communities during crises expressed frustration with the lack of preparedness “Many residents of the Mirador Apartments were left to navigate a dangerous situation on their own despite being among the most medically and physically vulnerable in our communities,” said Barger “My motion seeks accountability and concrete improvements to ensure safety isn’t compromised in future emergencies.” At the heart of the motion is a directive to the Los Angeles County Department of Aging and Disabilities to engage directly with senior residents at the Mirador Apartments This engagement will include assessing residents’ needs and improving emergency response planning that is specifically tailored to the unique needs of these residents the motion calls for County departments to explore ways to strengthen emergency preparedness protocols including establishing stronger oversight for supportive housing providers It also advocates for enhanced accountability measures such as better contractual requirements for housing providers to ensure they fulfill their responsibilities during emergencies the motion would pave the way for a more proactive and collaborative approach to ensuring the safety of the most vulnerable residents in Los Angeles County during future emergencies Supervisors will vote on the motion at their meeting on May 6 marking a pivotal moment in efforts to improve the County’s emergency preparedness framework Many of our advertisers are local businesses that have been impacted directly by the fire we immediately removed all advertisements the day after the fire and transformed our site to provide live updates We felt it would be inappropriate to run ads while our friends and neighbors were being evacuated and displaced we don’t outsource our operations overseas Our priority has been to keep you and ourselves informed with timely even a small contribution of $5 can make a significant difference Please click the blue button below to learn more about how you can assist Support Our News Desk department consists of a collective of news gatherers in order to keep the community informed and safe Colorado Boulevard is your place for informative news and social living for the greater Pasadena area and work together to make a better world for all of us See all articles See all newsflashes Back to articles In recent developments, Eaton Corp (ETN, Financial) has been the focus of attention following an updated analysis by RBC Capital has maintained the stock's rating at "Outperform" while revising the price target The new price target set by RBC Capital is $356.00 USD This adjustment represents a 5.95% increase reflecting an optimistic outlook on Eaton Corp's future performance This announcement on May 5, 2025, highlights a positive sentiment by maintaining the "Outperform" rating and suggests potential growth opportunities for Eaton Corp (ETN, Financial) in the market Based on the consensus recommendation from 28 brokerage firms, Eaton Corp PLC's (ETN, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.2, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell. The company reported a modest Q1 operating beat and reaffirmed 2025 guide with better topline offsetting modest tariff-pressured margins the analyst tells investors in a research note Electrical/datacenter/utility and Aerospace drove growth upside Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See today’s best-performing stocks on TipRanks >> Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray raised the firm’s price target on Eaton (ETN) to $356 from $336 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares See today’s best-performing stocks on TipRanks >> Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue The firm Citi has adjusted its price target for Eaton (ETN, Financial) increasing it from $323 to $351 while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock Despite mixed results in the first quarter Eaton's consistent earnings forecast for 2025 has been deemed positive The analyst pointed out that ongoing growth in the negotiation pipeline within Electrical Americas adds optimism to the outlook Citi anticipates that Eaton will continue to realize high-quality earnings growth driven by long-term industry trends that could enhance the value of the stock over time Based on the consensus recommendation from 28 brokerage firms, Eaton Corp PLC's (ETN, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.2 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript In the latest analyst update, Eaton Corp (ETN, Financial) has received a positive revision from KeyBanc's Jefferson Harralson The analyst maintains an "Overweight" rating for the stock indicating continued confidence in the company's performance KeyBanc has raised the price target for Eaton Corp (ETN, Financial) from $325.00 to $355.00 This adjustment represents a 9.23% increase from the prior price target reflecting an optimistic outlook on the stock's future valuation These updates come as part of KeyBanc's ongoing analysis with Jefferson Harralson highlighting Eaton Corp's potential for growth in the market providing investors with updated guidance on ETN's financial prospects The focus remains on Eaton Corp (ETN, Financial) within the crowded field of industrial stocks with KeyBanc's rating and price target adjustment serving as a noteworthy indicator for investors tracking the company's market trajectory Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O’Dea has increased the price target for Eaton (ETN, Financial) from $270 to $310 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating on the stock Eaton's organic performance was robust in the recent quarter and the updated guidance takes into account pricing strategies and some volume considerations Order levels met expectations despite challenging comparisons Wells Fargo also notes that the future growth of data centers remains a significant factor for Eaton's trajectory On May 5, 2025, Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O'Dea updated his coverage on Eaton Corp (ETN, Financial) maintaining an "Equal-Weight" rating but significantly adjusting the stock's price target The revised target price for Eaton Corp (ETN) has been raised to $310.00 from the previous target of $270.00 This adjustment indicates a positive outlook on Eaton Corp's (ETN, Financial) future performance as the increased price target suggests the company's valuation prospects have improved according to Wells Fargo's analysis The decision to maintain the "Equal-Weight" rating indicates that Eaton Corp's (ETN) stock performance is expected to be in line with the broader market or comparable companies over the foreseeable period Market participants and stakeholders can view this change in price target as a positive signal, despite the unchanged rating, as it reflects a reassessment of the stock's potential valuation. Eaton Corp (ETN, Financial) investors and observers may consider this information valuable for making informed decisions is a DU professor of engineering.With staffing shortages at senior communities across the country and concerns about isolation among older adults some researchers are betting on social robots to fill the gaps designed by a University of Denver professor has been making the rounds of retirement homes in the Denver area to see if it improves the quality of life for residents Ryan has been living in 76-year-old Ross Argabrite’s room at Eaton Senior Communities in Lakewood said he spends a lot of time alone on his couch and appreciates Ryan’s company in particular the robot’s ability to provide an array of corny jokes upon request which never fails to induce a hearty laugh from Argabrite The robot is more human-like than an Amazon Alexa The robot is able to recognize Argabrite’s voice He provides me with some entertainment,” said Argabrite He allows me the opportunity to develop a conversation.” The robot has a touchscreen embedded in its torso so Argabrite can use it to watch videos select music and play games like Wheel of Fortune Ryan will do practical things like give Argabrite a local weather report if prompted the robot will greet Argabrite in the morning ask about his day and will attempt to offer human-like responses.  The brainchild behind Ryan is Mohammad Mahoor a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Denver Mahoor said the robot is designed to be entertaining and educational it’s programmed to respond to people’s emotions if I tell Ryan that I lost my cat or something is going on in my life,” Mahoor said [ask] ‘What’s going on and how can I help?’” as evidenced downstairs at the retirement home where an identical version of Ryan is talking to a handful of residents seated in a semi-circle around the robot it tells them to sit in an upright position with a tall spine and uses its arms to demonstrate different exercises resident Steve Auten gave the yoga session good reviews and said he has a special place in his heart for Ryan who stayed in Auten’s room at Eaton for a couple of months.  “We talked a lot and we did a lot of things and we played games,” Auten said Steve’ and then ‘Good Evening.’ He was very polite.” director of Wellness Initiatives at Eaton Senior Communities Katie had mild dementia and depression and Ryan helped by reminding her to take her medications and go to therapy “Katie was so much happier with Ryan,” Schoeder said “She loved to share the stories of their conversations She would dress him up with scarves and hats and Bronco equipment It was really Katie’s experience that made me understand that this technology was very special and very much needed.” she sees Ryan as an extra hand – so to speak – given the current shortage of workers in senior care facilities “I don't see Ryan replacing me as a medical professional,” Schoeder said “He's just allowing me to do my job and do it better because I now have someone that can help.” “I think it’s a little bit slow,” said Varga “I ask him a question and then I don't know if he's going to answer or not And then when I start to ask another question smarter version of Ryan – the 4th iteration – based on feedback from residents and workers He said the next Ryan will have a new chatbot to make it a better Mahoor hopes one day robots will be a fixture in senior communities as a fun way to improve the quality of life for residents Colorado Postcards are snapshots of our colorful state in sound. 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All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy RBC Capital's analyst Deane Dray has increased the price target for Eaton (ETN, Financial) from $336 to $356 The company's first-quarter results showed a slight operational beat and confirmed guidance for 2025 Although tariffs have slightly squeezed margins a strong topline performance compensated for this Key growth was driven by sectors like electrical/datacenter/utility and aerospace Wells Fargo's analyst Joseph O’Dea has increased the price target for Eaton (ETN, Financial) shares from $325 to $355 Despite some concerns regarding headline momentum the robust demand for Eaton's electrical solutions remains evident following their Q1 earnings report O'Dea expresses increased confidence in Eaton's long-term prospects The company's strong presence in Data Centers is expected to drive sustainable growth Eaton's high exposure to secular trends and its localized supply chain position it advantageously to excel amid uncertain economic conditions Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2025 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center Don was a 1962 graduate of Eaton High School and attended The Ohio State University He retired as an Engineer from Verizon (formerly GTE) phone company in Richmond Don served in the National Guard for six years and was a member of the American Legion Post #215 for 42 years He was a longtime coach and very active with Eaton High School football and baseball programs; and enjoyed many hours playing pinochle at Dale’s Pool Hall in Eaton Dianna Houser of Eaton; daughters Kristin (Kevin) Schamel of Eaton and Lisa (Rob) Welcome of Milford Charlie and Annie Welcome and Jaxon and Greyson Schamel; sister Audrey Houser of Eaton; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend Ron Hayes along with many other special friends 2025 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 2:00 pm at the Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Dayton Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Eaton Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Celebrity·Posted on May 1 2025Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownI'll Never Watch "Yellowjackets" The Same Way After Simone Kessell Shared How She And Courtney Eaton Created Lottie"When I first met her I was a bit concerned if I could pull that off Warning: Massive Yellowjackets spoilers ahead And you can read our Voices of the Pacific interviews here. United States/Electrical/NYSE:ETNEaton (NYSE:ETN) Reports Q1 Sales Rise to US$6 Billion Earnings Guidance StrongSimply Wall StReviewed by Simply Wall St Source: ShutterstockEaton (NYSE:ETN) recently announced strong earnings for the first quarter of 2025 with sales rising to $6,377 million and net income increasing to $964 million alongside updated corporate guidance suggesting potential growth Eaton's share price has risen 5.6% over the last month While these financial achievements underscore the company's solid performance the market's overall climb of 2.9% in the last week and 10% over the past year suggests that Eaton's stock movements align with broader market trends The company's dividend affirmation of $1.04 per share also bolstered investor confidence during this period Buy, Hold or Sell Eaton? View our complete analysis and fair value estimate and you decide. Rare earth metals are the new gold rush. Find out which 23 stocks are leading the charge. The recent earnings announcement and guidance update from Eaton coincides with the company's robust long-term shareholder performance achieving a very large total return of 302.27% over the past five years This growth reflects more than just momentary share price appreciation and suggests sustained investor confidence Eaton has underperformed the broader US market which reported a 10% return highlighting potential short-term challenges despite its strong fundamentals The earnings improvement and share price increase for Eaton align with anticipated growth in the Electrical Americas and data center sectors This positions the company for favorable revenue and margin expansion driven by advancements in cloud computing and AI technologies Analysts foresee revenue reaching $31.1 billion by 2028 bolstered by potential growth in commercial aerospace Despite current news influencing a 5.6% rise in Eaton's share price it remains about 13.8% below the consensus analyst price target of $337.13 signaling room for future appreciation relative to forecasted earnings and margin trajectories Gain insights into Eaton's past trends and performance with our report on the company's historical track record. 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That leaves homeowners with a daunting choice: Pay for testing and potentially for additional soil removal themselves, or live with the possibility of lingering contamination. A Times investigation finds toxic levels of lead in soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades that the government refused to test after the L.A How concerned should homeowners be? The Los Angeles Times set out to answer that question by launching its own soil-testing initiative modeled after the state’s sampling methodology used in previous wildfires Journalists fanned out across Altadena and Pacific Palisades to obtain soil samples from 20 properties cleared by federal cleanup crews and 20 homes that survived; the samples were transported to a state-certified laboratory where they were tested for 17 toxic metals Two of the 10 Army Corps-remediated homesites in Altadena still had toxic heavy metals in excess of California standards for residential properties — including one where lead levels were more than three times higher than the state benchmark The findings are the first evidence that — by skipping comprehensive soil sampling — federal contractors are leaving toxic contamination behind Testing also revealed elevated levels of arsenic lead and mercury in the yards of three homes that survived the Eaton fire — although these homeowners did not have the benefit of a federal cleanup These results — along with historical data from previous fires — suggest that there could be more than a thousand ostensibly remediated properties still containing toxic substances in the regions ravaged by the fires in January Select a circle to view more details about the property’s soil testing results and access the full report Arsenic naturally occurs in soil at rates above the health-based standard so testing officials recommend using the regions’ general background levels as the screening goal Because there are no official arsenic cleanup goals for these fires (since federal officials decided not to test soil after debris removal) The Times is referencing arsenic standards from nearby fire recovery testing efforts with similar soil types The 2024 Mountain fire was used for the Eaton burn area and the 2018 Woolsey fire for the Palisades burn area Sampling sites are obscured using a 100-meter buffer to protect privacy Prolonged exposure to lead — a potent neurotoxin — raises the risk of irreversibly stunting cognitive development in children and inflicting serious kidney damage in adults. Mercury is a neurotoxin and can impair respiratory, kidney and mental health at high levels of exposure. Arsenic is also a known carcinogen — and ingesting high levels can be fatal. mercury and other heavy metals in Altadena and Pacific Palisades given how often their hands are in the soil since they are likely to play in yards with contaminated soil and put unwashed hands in their mouths Although soil testing has been carried out as a precautionary measure after every major wildfire in California since 2007 this time the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Army Corps of Engineers have only agreed to remove hazardous ash and up to a 6-inch layer of topsoil from destroyed properties — but not to test what toxic substances might remain FEMA officials now insist it’s not the agency’s responsibility to meet California’s health standards for private properties They argue their current cleanup procedures are sufficient to rid properties of fire-related contamination A worker sprays water to minimize dust as soil is excavated from a house that burned in the Mountain fire in Camarillo (Michael Owen Baker / For The Times) The Newsom administration has urged federal officials to reconsider their decision to forgo testing underscoring the state’s concern for the potential health risks to returning residents and construction workers But the state has not committed to pay for testing The city of Los Angeles has also not stepped in to fill the void Los Angeles County is the one government body that has arranged for some soil sampling But it has made clear that the purpose is to gain a general understanding of the situation not to inform individual homeowners about the condition of their property executive director of nonprofit California Communities Against Toxics said that the county has a duty to inform homeowners of their test results you don’t give people the option to make good choices The collective failure to uphold these critical disaster-recovery protocols sends a chilling message to future disaster victims in California and across the U.S.: You’re on your own ‘Nothing but a smoke cloud’In California — the state that faces the greatest wildfire risk in the nation — these decisions could foist thousands of dollars in additional costs on homeowners or leave wide swaths of residential areas subject to extensive soil pollution “The ramifications are huge,” said Greg Kochanowski co-chair of the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ wildfire disaster response task force “California becomes the poster child for a lot of this because of the amount of fires that we do have This is a national issue that I think has implications on all state budgets.” × (()=>{const e=document.getElementById("yt-img-NPwMAfynbZ4");e&&e.addEventListener("load",(t=>{t.target.naturalWidth<=120&&(e.parentNode.children[0].srcset=e.parentNode.children[1].srcset=e.src)}),{once:!0})})() Historic communities, like Altadena, are particularly susceptible to poisonous fallout, due to aging housing stock that still carries the legacy of lead paint and other toxic building materials. Lupe Sanchez has called Altadena home for nearly 50 years. In 1976, as a young mother of two, she left Los Angeles’ frenetic Echo Park neighborhood for the tranquil and tight-knit community in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Her family bought a 1925-built wood-framed home, and then fixed it up with stucco and an expansive garden of citrus trees and flowers. Like 85% of property owners in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, Sanchez signed up for the Army Corps cleanup, which typically involves the removal of fire debris and up to a 6-inch layer of soil. Federal contractors soon cleared away the debris from the roughly 400-square-foot plot of land. Afterward, she expected the property to be free of harmful levels of contaminants. Following best practices from previous federal post-wildfire soil-testing efforts The Times collected samples from residential properties in Altadena and Pacific Palisades taking multiple 4-inch-deep soil cores from across the property The results: lead levels of 290 milligrams per kilogram of soil (mg/kg) in the footprint of the detached building is now trying to negotiate with her insurance company to see if it will cover the cost of removing the contaminated soil — work that is typically performed by government cleanup crews She’s already been disappointed by a $34,000 insurance payout that is supposed to help her rebuild her backhouse — proceeds that will barely cover the cost of materials The Los Angeles Times tested the soil at Lupe Sanchez’s house in Altadena and found high levels of lead Chun / Los Angeles Times) In the meantime she struggles to reconcile what public officials say about help they claim to be offering and the assistance that is actually available “It’s nothing but a smoke cloud,” Sanchez said of the response from public officials grandkids and great-grandbabies — this is their inheritance,” said the single mom Altadena was particularly vulnerable to postfire contamination because most homes there were built in the 1920s through 1950s — well before lead paint was officially banned in the U.S Ninety-six percent of properties destroyed by the Eaton fire — more than 5,300 in total — were built before lead paint was banned in 1978 according to a Times analysis of Los Angeles County assessor and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection records When the Eaton fire consumed these buildings it aerosolized countless coats of lead paint — showering Altadena and areas downwind with poisonous ash and soot 78% of all homes that burned in the Palisades fire were built before the lead paint ban Out of the 20 homes The Times tested in the Palisades only one had contamination above California standards: A standing home with elevated levels of arsenic 42% of homes in California’s very high fire hazard zones were built before 1979 according to a Times analysis of Cal Fire and census data Hollywood Hills and Culver City homes with a very high fire hazard were built before the lead paint ban Those neighborhoods would be extremely susceptible to toxic fallout in the event of a devastating wildfire If the Eaton and Palisades fire recoveries are suggestive of what’s to come the costs of environmental remediation could fall on homeowners In Southern California where the cost of homeownership is already among the highest in the U.S. shifting the financial burden of rebuilding safely from government and onto disaster victims will only make it more unaffordable for many current and potential residents Rachel Morello-Frosch, an environmental health scientist and professor at UC Berkeley, called the government’s failure to fully remediate contaminated properties in the Altadena area a “quintessential environmental justice issue.” Roughly 20% of wildfire-destroyed properties still have excessive soil contamination after a single layer of dirt is excavated, according to past data collected by the state. For example, after the 2018 Camp fire in Paradise, the state’s deadliest and most destructive fire in its modern history, one-third of properties — more than 4,200 — failed to meet state standards after the first scrape. Michael Saylors tries recovering his tools after the Camp fire destroyed his home in Paradise, Calif., on Nov. 18, 2018. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times) But in that case, as in all major wildfires in California in nearly two decades, disaster agencies ordered cleanup crews to return to remove more soil and perform additional testing on properties that didn’t satisfy those standards. When shown The Times’ findings of contamination in Altadena soil, Robert Fenton, the FEMA administrator overseeing federal disaster response and funding in Region 9, which includes California and other parts of the Southwest and Pacific Islands, declined to comment. The decision not to perform soil testing after the Eaton and Palisades fires was never publicly announced. It wasn’t until a Feb. 12 news conference that an Army Corps official confirmed that soil sampling would not occur — after he was asked by an L.A. Times reporter. Since then, FEMA and the Army Corps have repeatedly declined to provide The Times with documents outlining their cleanup objectives or debris removal contracts. Public records requests from February are still pending. It wasn’t long ago that FEMA did pay for the type of soil testing that L.A. property owners and environmental experts say is necessary now. But, in 2020, FEMA apparently changed its policies. That year — the worst wildfire season on record in California — Fenton, the FEMA administrator, wrote a letter to state officials informing them that FEMA would not pay for soil sampling or excavation deeper than 6 inches. The state was left to assume those costs. Fenton has repeatedly stated that removing 6 inches of topsoil is sufficient to rid the ground of fire-related contamination. In response to questions from The Times, he cited a 2019 letter from former Environmental Protection Agency regional Superfund director Enrique Manzanilla. The brief letter did not address the nearly two decades’ worth of data contradicting that claim. see the cleanup process for the Palisades and Eaton fires is probably preexisting contamination and is ineligible for cleanup the agency is only authorized to pay for soil testing to remove the “immediate threat” after a disaster not to aid communities in “long-term cleanup.” the Army Corps’ contract clearly stated that it expected 20% of properties to need up to 12 inches of soil removal FEMA spokesperson Brandi Richard Thompson told The Times “At the request of the Hawaii Department of Health FEMA approved targeted soil testing and deeper excavation as an exception former director for the California Office of Emergency Services suggested FEMA’s policy change was driven by a desire to save money the typical cost for an additional round of soil testing and removal on a single property is several thousand dollars “The contractors that are driving these debris [removal] operations are charging a ton of money and every time they’ve got to go in for another scrape Filling the voidOn a hot Thursday afternoon in February Tom Purnell rested his hand on a hulking yellow excavator planted in his front driveway as officials wearing hard hats and bright yellow vests walked him through how the Army Corps would clean up the remnants of his Altadena home — at that point The federal contractors told Purnell they could cut down one tree but not another They could take out the building foundations and scrape 6 inches of soil from the footprint of his house — but no further “What if I buy you guys lunch?” Purnell asked Left unsaid was that no one would be testing Purnell’s soil for toxic metals The Army Corps of Engineers clears debris from a house in the 100 block of West Palm Street in Altadena. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Testing by The Times found that Purnell’s lot had 10 mg/kg of arsenic — double the natural levels in Altadena’s soil, according to a 2019 study by the U.S has historically been used as a wood preservative and in pesticides But it also occurs naturally in California soils it’s often difficult to distinguish contamination from natural deposits disaster agencies have traditionally recommended removing enough soil to return a property to levels naturally found in the burn area Adam Love, a scientist hired by the L.A. County Health Department to conduct soil testing, said he wouldn’t consider anything below 12 mg/kg as a potential sign of fire contamination. That level represents the very high concentrations of arsenic that can naturally be present in Southern California, according to a 2020 state study natural arsenic levels in many parts of Southern California are much lower — the average in the study was roughly 3 mg/kg In the case of the Palisades and Eaton fires there is no target goal — the policy is to simply remove up to 6 inches of soil Experts say there is no safe level of arsenic exposure Without clearly stated standards for residential soils some academic experts have tried to fill the void For those who can’t afford a full remediation, forgoing the scrape for their yard and just adding new topsoil is the second-best option, he said. This will help dilute any contamination. Planting grass can also help by suppressing dust and locking the soil in place. Lifestyle The Eaton and Palisades fires likely made polluted soils worse but soil experts say bioremediation may be an alternative to scraping Purnell, a trained horticulturalist, is confident he can remediate his yard to a safe level. He plans to cover his entire yard with mulch or stones to reduce his potential exposure to the fire-stricken soil. Some experts say the void left by federal agencies should be filled by the state. Although California has so far not offered to do soil testing for residents affected by the L.A. fires, it has continued its sampling program elsewhere. About 40 miles north of Los Angeles, crews recently completed state-funded soil testing in the footprint of the Mountain fire, which burned 19,000 acres in Ventura County in November. Sean Smith, the fire’s operation chief and a former 20-year veteran of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, oversaw the work on the Mountain fire. Disaster Recovery Experts owner Sean Smith and senior environmental specialist Diane Lamkin stand at the site of a house that burned in the Mountain fire in Camarillo. (Michael Owen Baker / For The Times) “I’ve done this 32 times,” said Smith, who in late March was supervising cleanup crews in Ventura County while wearing a helmet covered in stickers representing many of the previous fires on which he’s worked. “I could never promise that you cleared a parcel without the confirmation sample, regardless of how good the contractor does or how it looks. The proof is over there in that jar.” Smith said 35 of 133 properties affected by the Mountain fire — 26% — were still contaminated after the initial debris removal. For those properties, he sent crews back to remove another layer of soil and perform another round of testing. The process will continue until the levels of toxic substances meet California safety standards for residential properties, he said. This approach has been in place for nearly two decades. It was based on what state workers informally called the “3-year-old principle,” meant to describe when a yard would be deemed safe enough for a toddler to play in without concern for toxic substances. “It really made sense to me, because I would go home on the weekends and watch my kids play in the yard and play in the dirt,” Smith said. “And they have a little place where they use their Tonka trucks and dig. And I’m thinking, ‘Wow, if we didn’t do what we did, and we had a fire, my kids would be digging in something that may or may not be clean.’” Rebuilding in uncertain circumstancesEven without testing, rebuilding is moving forward. L.A. County and the city have each issued several rebuilding permits, with no soil testing requirement. Hundreds more applications are awaiting review. The first home to break ground in the Palisades is in the Via Bluffs area, according to Cory Singer, co-owner of the building firm Dolan Design & Build, who is overseeing the work. The company has already contracted with a dozen homeowners planning to rebuild and return. Singer said he doesn’t fault federal disaster officials for opting not to test the soil in the Eaton and Palisades fire areas, noting that the scale of the fires’ destruction and devastation is unlike anything the agency has had to deal with before. Taking samples from each of 13,500 properties destroyed — all of which would need to be processed, analyzed and turned into reports — could create a huge backlog that would ultimately delay the city’s recovery efforts, he said. “The government cannot test every single property. I think that’s a pretty reasonable statement.” Singer advised his clients to pay for their own soil testing, which can cost several thousand dollars. Archives You can’t always stop wildfires from starting, but you can prepare for them. But others say precautionary soil testing should not be an entitlement. “It’s going to always leave a question in the public’s mind as to what’s the long-term liability,” said Ghilarducci, the former Cal OES director. “If you don’t know what’s in the soil ... is it going to extend the time frames of recovery because people are concerned? Or, down the road, if people get sick, is there going to be some tie back to the fire and the fact that no one in the government is doing the testing that they need to do? Ultimately, I think the homeowner is left on the hook.” The point of testing, experts say, is not just to find and eliminate contamination. It’s also to give peace of mind to the homeowners whose properties will test clean. Now, day by day, more and more neighbors are deciding to move, as the daunting task and financial burden of rebuilding looms. When Sisco, with two young kids, learned from The Times that the soil on her property wasn’t contaminated, she said she could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Her family was already determined to rebuild, but the test results offered her a small but meaningful reassurance. “I take everything as a sign right now,” Sisco said. “It’s just a very hard time, so it’s helpful to have good news … because that’s one thing that just keeps us moving forward.” Times data journalist Sandhya Kambhampati and staff writers Corinne Purtill and Melody Gutierrez contributed to this report. L.A. County soil testing near Eaton, Palisades fires shows significant contamination April 11, 2025 Methodology Tony Briscoe is an environmental reporter with the Los Angeles Times. His coverage focuses on the intersection of air quality and environmental health. Prior to joining The Times, Briscoe was an investigative reporter for ProPublica in Chicago and an environmental beat reporter at the Chicago Tribune. Noah Haggerty is an environment, health and science reporter at the Los Angeles Times. With a background in physics, he has conducted research on spacecraft propulsion, fusion energy and plasma — the stuff that makes up lightning and the sun. He joined The Times in 2024 as an AAAS Mass Media Fellow. Hayley Smith is an environment reporter for the Los Angeles Times, where she covers the many ways climate change is reshaping life in California, including drought, floods, wildfires and deadly heat. 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ETN Price Action: Shares of Eaton had risen by 0.66% to $300.65 at the time of publication on Monday Read More:   • Trump’s Tariffs Could Spark Reshoring Boom For These 4 US Stocks date▲▼ticker▲▼name▲▼Price Target▲▼Upside/Downside▲▼Recommendation▲▼Firm▲▼Click to see more Analyst Ratings updatesAnalyst CalendarJoin Benzinga Edge and unlock all the major upgrades and changes to the market's most accurate analysts Print Debris catch basins in and around the Eaton fire zone filled with storm run-off debris in recent months.The dredged dirt is being dumped on county-owned property in Tujunga alarming residents.Neighbors say they are overwhelmed by truck traffic and fear the dirt may be hazardous Residents in the rugged enclave of Tujunga became suspicious in January after dirt-filled trucks began inundating their neighborhood streets dumping their loads on nearby county-owned property Their inquiries revealed that the trucks carried winter storm sediment dredged from catch basins that were quickly inundated with runoff in and around fire-scarred Altadena essential to flood control in the San Gabriel Mountains are largely located above residential areas that burned But the hauling and dumping operation has led to a dramatic fallout between county officials and Tujunga residents and is another example of a community fearful of accepting debris related to the Eaton and Palisades fires. The residents say noxious dirt is being trucked in. At least one local sneaked onto the site earlier this year to collect and later privately test the catch basin soil. The results found selenium and arsenic, according to the community. “I’m scared and I’m angry,” said Tujunga resident Karen von Gunten, who lives within about 150 yards of the county site. She no longer feels comfortable gardening for long periods of time because of a noxious odor she attributes to the site. County officials contend the soil is safe. At the same time, Tujunga locals — who relish their relative isolation living against the rugged backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains — say they are tormented by the noise, vibrations and dust caused by the hauling trucks, which traverse along homes in this semirural area. Almost 8,800 property owners have asked the Army Corps of Engineers to direct the cleanup of burned homes With more than 100 parcels a day being cleared It’s all anathema to Tujunga’s history and reputation as a clean air community the area began attracting people who have asthma the neighborhood still draws residents looking to escape the pollutants and noise of city life Caroline Kim Palacios said she was forced to temporarily move her 70-year-old mother out of her mother’s home next to the county site after she complained about a sore throat Her mother believes those issues are linked to the hauling operations that come through the area and the nearby wash “I’m worried about the ecosystem,” Kim Palacios said County officials acknowledged at a March meeting with Tujunga locals that they didn’t warn residents about the operation at the 17.5-acre site “I’m sorry for not handling it better,” said county engineer Laren Bunker “I think we could have been a little bit better in our communication with the community.” Although operations stopped earlier this month, hauling is likely to resume after future rainstorms, the county said. The lot, known as Zachau sediment placement site, is bounded by a tall fence and next to several homes. County Public Works spokesperson Elizabeth Vazquez said the sediment brought to Tujunga came from the West Ravine and Fern basins at the edge of a mountainous area. Some homes that burned in the hills are above the basins. Photos taken in February by Altadena residents show the basin filled with dark sludge-like debris. The debris includes “vegetative matter,” said Vazquez, who said operators scraped off the top layer and sent it to a Simi Valley landfill, with dirt and rocks going to Zachau. furious residents assailed federal officials for trucking electric vehicle batteries and other hazardous materials from Altadena to their area for processing Some ash from the undeveloped hillsides may have ended up in the basin the underground storm drain system and the landfill Vazquez also said that crews took measures to prevent burned home debris from washing off properties a spokesperson for L.A.’s Department of Transportation told The Times that the county isn’t required to clear its truck routes with the city residents living along the route described trucks rumbling past their homes The screech of truck brakes was particularly torturous Ara Khatchadourian lives at the corner of Commerce Avenue and Summitrose Street and moved to Tujunga two and a half years ago because he and his wife wanted a quiet neighborhood after living next to a high school in Glendale “It’s been a very stressful time,” Khatchadourian said. The plan to open a site to process Eaton fire debris near foothill communities has prompted swift backlash from San Gabriel Valley residents and leaders moved to Tujunga in 1987 and enjoy the owls and other wildlife that flock to their backyard she can’t always keep her windows open without an odor wafting into their home there was a strong “burnt rubber” smell that eventually diminished but is still bothersome Her husband described the odor as akin to an “old car engine.” A representative for the South Coast Air Quality Management District said the agency has received 23 complaints alleging traffic concerns odors and dust from soil related to Zachau since Jan “South Coast AQMD responded to each complaint and conducted on-site inspections on nine different days,” said spokesperson Nahal Mogharabi “Our inspectors did not detect odors in the area and did not observe any air quality violations during any of those in-person visits.” Dirt collected by a resident at the site showed selenium a trace element that can be harmful in heavy concentrations The lab results also showed arsenic in amounts higher than federal and state levels but below another common level used in California The county did its own testing of Zachau and the two storm basins and those results showed no selenium and generally the same levels of arsenic “You could take two scoops and get two different results,” said Joe Sevrean Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger told The Times in an email that “the toxicologist reviewed the samples collected by residents and their tests indicate that the soil is clean and well within the state’s safety standards.” Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez has demanded that the county fix roads in Tujunga that she said were damaged by the trucks Rodriguez, whose district includes Tujunga, said in a March letter to Mark Pestrella, director of Los Angeles County Public Works, that she is “deeply concerned” about the county’s use of the site. The Tujunga community wants the county to do more testing. Residents are also bracing for the next storm and another round of trucks. One county official told residents to consider removing the speed bumps along part of the truck route, so the trucks don’t have to brake and make a screeching sound. Dakota Smith covers City Hall for the Los Angeles Times. She is part of the team that won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in breaking news for reporting on a leaked audio recording that upended City Hall politics. She joined the newsroom in 2016 and previously covered City Hall for the Los Angeles Daily News. She is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College and lives in Los Angeles. © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has introduced a motion inspired by the plight of Mirador Apartments residents in Altadena during the January 2025 Eaton Fire which will be voted on by the Board of Supervisors at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday calls for a coordinated County response to ensure vulnerable populations receive proper protection and support in future emergencies according to a statement from Barger’s office despite being among the most medically and physically vulnerable in our communities,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger “My motion seeks accountability and concrete improvements to ensure safety isn’t compromised in future emergencies.” The initiative follows alarming accounts from elderly residents of the 70-unit supportive housing development who reported being abandoned during evacuation efforts when the deadly Eaton Fire threatened their community When power was cut to the four-story building leaving many seniors and disabled residents struggling to escape who are medically vulnerable — not evacuated They saved themselves,” Altadena Tenants’ Union representative Katie Clark told ABC7 News last month The January 2025 Eaton Fire killed at least 18 people with an average age of 77 and destroyed nearly 9,500 structures across Los Angeles County according to the California Housing Finance Agency While the Mirador Apartments building survived the fire residents described harrowing evacuation experiences and inadequate support from management recounted her terrifying experience: “I fell down the stairs and hit between my shoulder blades and the pain was so severe People were running by and screaming and I kept saying A central directive in Barger’s motion tasks the Los Angeles County Department of Aging and Disabilities with engaging directly with the senior residents at the Mirador Apartments to assess their needs and enhance support systems The motion also requires County departments to explore improvements to emergency preparedness protocols and accountability measures for supportive housing providers This action builds upon a previous motion approved unanimously by the Board on April 2 co-authored by Barger and Supervisor Janice Hahn which directed the Los Angeles County Department of Aging and Disabilities to study a potential registry to help emergency responders locate and assist older adults and people with disabilities during evacuations according to Supervisor Hahn’s official website “Our County must take decisive action to protect our most vulnerable residents,” Barger said regarding that earlier motion The Mirador residents have also complained about poor conditions in their apartments following the fire all my linens and everything smelled like smoke,” one resident told FOX 11 Mirador Apartments management released a statement saying “Management followed all city and County protocols both around the mandatory evacuations on January 8th and in ensuring the remediation necessary to confirm Mirador units and common areas were safe and habitable.” Residents have since formed the El Mirador Alliance on their own to advocate for improvements including functional backup power sources for emergency evacuations and a clear evacuation plan with regular drills Los Angeles County will host a free virtual workshop Saturday to help residents impacted by the Eaton Fire rebuild their homes using innovative strategies that streamline the permitting process The “Preapproved Plans: A Headstart for Homeowners” workshop runs from 10 a.m to noon via Zoom and will feature representatives from Los Angeles County the Foothill Catalog and the Sunset Mesa Collective “This workshop is a vital step toward empowering our residents to rebuild their homes and communities with greater ease,” said LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger The session will demonstrate how the County’s pre-approved plans and streamlined permitting processes can help homeowners rebuild more efficiently and affordably while preserving neighborhood character and meeting modern building codes The Foothill Catalog is a nonprofit initiative and resource developed to help wildfire-affected residents in the foothill communities of Los Angeles County particularly areas like Altadena and Pasadena rebuild their homes efficiently and affordably Organized as the Foothill Catalog Foundation and public officials who collaborate to create a catalog of pre-approved home designs The Sunset Mesa Collective is a community-driven initiative formed in response to the devastating wildfire that destroyed much of the Sunset Mesa neighborhood near Malibu in early 2025 Its mission is to help homeowners rebuild smarter precision-built (off-site) construction technology Organizers are offering free interpreting services ADA accommodations and materials in other languages to make the workshop accessible Residents needing these services should contact Los Angeles County Public Works at (626) 940-7998 The workshop is supported by LA County Recovers The Foothill Catalog Foundation and Sunset Mesa Collective Barger encouraged all homeowners affected by the Eaton Fire to attend and learn how these resources can support their rebuilding efforts in Altadena and surrounding areas \u003ca href=\"/who-we-are/community-events\"\u003eRead More\u003c/a\u003e Robert "Rob" E Lee Eaton, a man who was very funny, humble, grateful, and respectful. Rob passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Rob, 46, of Charlotte, was born June 13, 1978 in Lansing, the son of Robert and Sheila (Eaton) Hall.... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Robert E Lee Eaton created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Elderly residents of the Mirador Apartments in West Altadena held a rally Tuesday to voice concerns about their evacuation experience during the recent Eaton Fire claiming they were left without proper assistance Several seniors at the gathering alleged they were forced to navigate the evacuation without functioning elevators or accessibility features when the building lost power during the fire reportedly leaving them trapped on upper floors in complete darkness engulfed in thick smoke described her evacuation attempt during the rally “I fell down the stairs and hit between my shoulder blades and the pain was so severe I thought I broke my spine,” Recasens said “People were running by and screaming and I kept saying some called emergency services as the fire approached but were told that West Altadena wasn’t in a mandatory evacuation zone and would have to wait for assistance Residents also expressed frustration with the building’s management company which they said declared the building safe for occupancy two weeks after the fire despite concerns about toxic ash in the building the Mirador is adjacent to structures that completely burned in the fire ConAm told media the company was not commenting but did issue a statement reported by KABC Eyewitness News ‘Mirador is an independent living community and should not be confused with assisted living or skilled nursing facilities…,” the statement attributed to ConAm said “Our management followed all city and county protocols — both around the mandatory evacuations the morning of January 8 and in ensuring the remediation necessary to confirm Mirador units and common areas were safe and habitable.'” claimed she asked management about cleaning the apartments “I asked when they were going to clean the apartments how do you expect us to clean all of this soot and ash and smoke?’ Several attendees at the rally said they received eviction notices the same day as the event These residents expressed concerns about potential homelessness if forced to leave what they described as one of the few affordable senior housing options in Altadena identified as being from the all-volunteer Altadena Tenants Union spoke at the gathering about broader concerns like the Mirador have been happening,” Clark said identified as Director of the Pasadena Community Job Center “What type of city are we if we can’t take care of our most vulnerable community We know that this is going to take a long time to recover from this fire and that’s what we’re seeing here today.” residents presented several demands they said were previously shared with ConAm and Affirmed Housing without direct response These demands included: functional backup power sources for emergency evacuations; a clear evacuation plan with regular drills; immediate remediation of smoke soot and ash from apartments and common areas with post-remediation testing; return of rent prorated from January 7th (the night of the evacuation) until proof of habitability; reliable on-site staffing with an end to alleged bullying and threats and a standardized complaint reporting process and evaluation process for residents to give feedback; and 24-hour security personnel on site Recasens and other Mirador residents have formed the El Mirador Alliance to advocate for improvements to their living conditions I'm your neighborhood reporter in Charlotte and Eaton Rapids I'm looking forward to learning about mid-Michigan and being a part of this community (The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story) Families across the country are feeling the financial pressure of youth sports A survey commissioned by Good Sports says 75% of families have considered removing their child from an activity because of costs I caught up with parents in my neighborhood on how they are managing the rising cost "What we have tried to do as a family is just really prioritize what our child want and what they're most interested in," Eaton County resident Nic Kronberg said we just find a way to make it work because we know it can get costly," Eaton County resident Ana Jaurez said Eaton County resident Ana Jaurez tells me her 10-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter participate in one sport each because of the rising cost year after year her son playing football and her daughter a cheerleader "Definitely they have to choose which one they like more because we can't afford to do all of them," Eaton County resident Ana Jaurez said I also met Eaton County neighbor Nic Kronberg who is the head coach for the JV baseball team at Charlotte High School and he says they rely on community donations to help with funds like cleats and gloves "It's about relying on the community as much as you can been very fortunate with our fundraiser efforts at our high school level," Eaton County resident Nic Kronberg said 95 percent of parents agree that children benefit from playing sports she echoed a similar message on how fundraising and volunteering go a long way in helping make sure all kids in sports are accommodated we need people to volunteer for the clock and hold the flags it's a great community and everyone pitches in with that," Eaton County resident Ana Jaurez said Want to see more local news? Visit the FOX47News Website Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Select from these options: Neighborhood News Follow us on X Like us on Facebook The Eaton Fire Disaster Recovery webpage is your official source for the latest safety information and response efforts related to the Eaton Fire in Pasadena Our priority is the safety and well-being of our community—check back frequently for new updates and official statements from the City of Pasadena and emergency response teams Disaster Recovery Resources for Residents and Businesses View All Eaton Fire Updates In person assistance for wildfire survivors All individuals impacted by the Eaton Fire should apply for FEMA assistance. Please call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or go online at DisasterAssistance.gov as soon as possible funds and complete your debris removal forms by the deadlines listed below If interested in volunteering, please visit the Red Cross website to register or call 1-800-733-2767 View Eaton Fire Map and Updates from The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Note: This map primarily focuses on the status of the City of Pasadena zones. For evacuation warning and order explanations, visit Know the Difference: What Evacuation Warnings and Orders Mean View Repopulation Map in a Separate Window On January 24, 2025, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) in collaboration with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) lifted the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice for the remaining areas in its water service territory impacted by the Eaton Fire. PWP and the SWRCB confirmed safe drinking water quality for PWP’s entire water service area. For more information, please visit Pasadena Water & Power. View More Information and Map The City of Pasadena contracted the services of an industrial hygienist to conduct soil testing for lead and other heavy metals at six City parks the City conducted the testing out of an abundance of caution to assess risks to public health and to inform future decision-making All lead test results were well below California state screening thresholds of 80 parts per million (ppm) and results for other heavy metals were below thresholds Site specific results are linked to the location in the map below Note: testing results reflect the status of the location as of the time of sample collection View Soil Testing Results map in a Separate Window The City of Pasadena contracted the services of an industrial hygienist to perform lead and asbestos testing in nine City facilities located in areas closest to the fire perimeter While there was no specific concern about environmental hazards at these facilities the City conducted the testing to confirm the safety of the facilities and to share data with the Pasadena community Asbestos was not detected and all lead measurements were below the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Dust Lead Action Level (DLAL) of 5 micrograms of lead per square foot (µg/ft2) a strict standard that was established to protect children in homes and childcare centers facility reports capture a snapshot in time View Facility Testing Results map in a Separate Window The following guidance is ONLY for properties that have suffered smoke damage AND do not have fire damaged structures, including yellow and red tagged structures. Pasadena Building Inspectors conducted Structure Safety Assessments for all structures within the wind and fire impacted areas and colored placards were posted to each assessed property that corresponded to the structure’s safety status DO NOT ENTER your property if your property has been damaged directly by fire On 25 February, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed its Phase 1 hazardous materials removal mission. More information about this process can be found at the EPA 2025 Southern California Wildfire Response website The Altadena Disaster Recovery Center is also open at 540 W you can get help applying for federal assistance speak to representatives from state and federal agencies receive updates on your FEMA application for assistance Smoke is a combination of toxic air particles What you smell are these toxic air particles settled on interior surfaces such as walls leave the property immediately and call the fire department after you reach safety turn off all valves and contact a propane supplier to check the system before use Use air cleaners to help remove particles and odors it’s important to take safety precautions to protect yourself and your property Ash may make it difficult to breathe and can aggravate asthma If you choose to consult a professional to conduct ash and debris removal make sure they are licensed through the California Contractors State Licensing Board If you choose to conduct ash and debris removal of your own property: It is okay to go outside without a mask. Use your discretion and follow local guidelines. If you are cleaning or sweeping, if there are strong winds, or if your neighborhood is conducting debris removal, it is recommended you wear a well-fitted NIOSH-approved respirator (such as an N95 or P100). Check the air quality in the Los Angeles Area on the South Coast AQMD website Wildlife displaced by wildfire activity may enter your property or home Places where there is an accumulation of trash or debris can attract wild animals All of PWP’s service area has confirmed safe drinking water quality For areas outside of PWP's service area, please check with your water service provider. View a map of water service providers If you see a downed power line, always assume the line is energized and do not approach or touch the line. Call 911 to report a downed line. For more information, visit PWP’s Outage Map website Children’s reactions to the wildfires and the aftermath are strongly influenced by how parents and other caregivers cope during and after the events Children often turn to these adults for information Below are ways to help your child cope and process their emotions: Be Aware of Your Child’s Mental Health and How They Are Coping Encourage and validate your child’s feelings by: Pasadena Unified School District has taken measures to help ensure that it is safe for students and faculty to return to school Take steps to reduce the risk of your child breathing in air pollutants and potential contaminants during and after a wildfire The City of Pasadena Public Works Department shares the green waste cleanup map below for an overview of the status of cleanup efforts after the strong winds cleanup crews have finished clearing the green waste debris from the streets Please note: the zone numbers are for tracking purposes and do not indicate the order in which zones are being cleaned. Visit the 2025 Windstorm Green Waste Street Cleanup page to learn more about the street cleanup process and other options for disposing of green waste debris View Interactive Green Waste Street Cleanup Progress Map During the wildfire recovery and cleanup process schools within or near the Eaton Fire burn area are advised to take the following precautions to reduce the potential risk of student and staff exposure to ash Schools and Early Childhood Education Guidance to Prevent Lead Exposure in Response to Eaton Fire Soil Preliminary Test Results (Updated 04/15/2025) Parks and Outdoor Youth Sports Guidance to Prevent Lead Exposure in Response to Eaton Fire Soil Preliminary Test Results (Updated 04/16/2025) history and architecture with great neighborhoods and opportunities for all The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services responsive to our entire community and consistent with our history In response, Edison will take steps to harden other idle towers and lines across its network to prevent reenergizing incidents. Those measures include conducting additional field inspections, reviewing past inspections, and making changes in an internal maintenance manual that instruct crews on how to properly ground the idle equipment. In a Friday interview with The Times, Pizarro said the actions were being taken out of “an abundance of caution.” He also stressed that the company is still exploring all possibilities into what caused the fire. However, current evidence — including videos and data from the lines — suggests the possibility that the idle equipment was reenergized through a phenomenon called induction and sparked the Jan. 7 inferno. “Induction seems to be a key thing to be looking at here because the idle line was not connected to any equipment,” Pizarro said. “It had no direct source of power. It was like an extension cord sitting on your floor, not connected to the wall.” Southern California Edison changed how crews ground idle transmission towers just days after the Eaton fire Induction occurs when the magnetic field of another active line nearby induces an electric current in the unconnected line but has been raised as a possibility by attorneys who have since sued Edison on behalf of residents who lost their homes in the fire Now, the utility is exploring it as a leading theory and also ensuring that similar idle equipment is properly grounded, so that sudden power surges can be safely dissipated into the earth. “We have to look at everything,” Pizarro said “Given that there was video of the flashing and the fire starting apparently around the idle transmission tower and given that that line it was holding was not connected to anything then induction becomes a leading hypothesis.” Edison reported to the state’s regulatory commission that four of its lines over Eaton Canyon saw a momentary surge of electrical current at about the same time the fire ignited officials noted the current increase “remained within the design limits” of its circuits “Initially we didn’t think there were dots to connect here because we had protected equipment on all our transmission lines,” Pizarro said But video showing the initial flames of the fire appeared to be ignited under the idle tower raised serious concerns and prompted the company to take additional steps the giant utility company revised an internal manual that outlines how the idle equipment must be grounded At least one lawsuit filed against SCE included photos of the tower with four feet of exposed grounding wire protruding from the steep hillside The changes in the manual were noted in a filing with state regulators on Feb. 6. Edison had declined to provide the Los Angeles Times a copy of the changes or provide details on it for weeks, saying it was an internal document. The California Public Utilities Commission also denied a public records request from The Times to disclose the information. On Friday, the company shared the revised section of the manual, which officials said provided uniformity into how idle Edison equipment is now to be grounded. Southern California Edison has announced that it will bury more than 150 miles of power lines in in Altadena and Malibu following January’s firestorms. Rajdeep Roy, vice president of transmission operations and substations for Edison, told The Times that the revision came after the Jan. 7 fires, and it was the only change made at the time. Before the revision, grounding procedures were determined by engineers at the time that the equipment became idle, he said. The grounding procedures were based on a case-by-case basis due to the equipment, terrain and surrounding lines. The new policies, reviewed by The Times on Friday, provide specifications for equipment, including the type of grounding wire to be used and number of bolts required depending on the type of structure. They also differentiate between the required grounding for wood, lightweight steel poles, and lattice towers like the ones under scrutiny in Eaton Canyon. The revision also requires grounding every two miles of idle line, in sections that are within 600 feet of a 220kV or 500kV line. “As you look across the industry, there isn’t a very clear common standard for what you do with an idle line,” Pizarro said. Edison is reviewing whether the manual changes will require the company to install additional grounding of idle lines, or change grounding equipment, Pizarro said. He also said crews were conducting field inspections of idle equipment, and performing “desktop inspections” — a review of photographs taken during past equipment visits to check for potentially overlooked issues. “You have folks raising all types of theories from outside the company, and it just raises questions to say, ‘Let’s take another look,’” Pizarro said. Salvador Hernandez is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk, the Los Angeles Times’ breaking news team. Before joining the newsroom in 2022, he was a senior reporter for BuzzFeed News, where he covered criminal justice issues, the growing militia movement and breaking news. He also covered crime as a reporter at the Orange County Register. He is a Los Angeles native. LA County Public Works Hotline: 844-347-3332 | US Army Corps of Engineers Call Center: 213-308-8305 function googleTranslateElementInit() { new google.translate.TranslateElement({pageLanguage: 'en'}, 'google_translate_element'); } While residents in some evacuated areas are being permitted to return to their property in various areas each day, it will take longer for residents in some heavily impacted communities to begin returning to their property. Visit our FAQ page to learn more. Source: CAL FIRE Damage Inspection (DINS) database The damage inspection data is approximate and for informational purposes only. This map contains information and data collected using a systematic inspection process. Fire damage and poor access are major limiting factors for damage inspectors; therefore, a small margin of error is expected. The terrain, vegetation coverage, and large area burned by the fire made locating damaged or destroyed structures very difficult. Due to these limiting factors, all the structures damaged or destroyed by the fire may not be identified. Additionally, identifying structure types (such as single-story residences vs. multi-story single- family residences) is extremely difficult in some areas due to the complete combustion of all identifying features. Damage inspection teams use their best judgment when assigning structure type classification based on available features. Damage Assessment does not assess wind damage, smoke/ash/soot or flood/mud debris flow damage. Damage Inspections (DINS) are limited to an external walk-around of the structure and do not include interior inspections. Utility or Miscellaneous Structures – Equal or more than 120 ft2 and is non- habitable; Required to have a permanent foundation, four walls, and a roof, including: Certain types of structures are not included in the damage assessment because they do not meet the criteria for FEMA assistance or are considered non-essential to habitability or economic recovery. These structures include: The damage assessment teams utilize the four categories of damage established in the FIRESCOPE curriculum that an impacted home may fall within: Destroyed (>50%), Major (26% – 50%), Minor (10% – 25%), or Affected (1% – 9%). A structure with damage affecting less than 1% of its total square footage may be classified as having No Damage. Here is a breakdown of the information Eaton Corporation presented to its investors a global leader in intelligent power management operates across various sectors including electrical focusing on sustainable solutions to power management challenges Eaton reported record earnings per share of $2.45 marking a 20% increase from the previous year alongside a record adjusted earnings per share of $2.72 The company achieved a 9% organic sales growth with significant backlog growth in its Electrical and Aerospace segments Key financial highlights include a 7% increase in quarterly sales to $6.4 billion with segment margins reaching a record 23.9% The Electrical Americas segment led with a 12% sales increase while the Aerospace segment saw a 12% rise in sales the Vehicle segment experienced a 15% decline in sales Eaton’s overall performance was bolstered by strong operational execution and strategic investments Eaton’s strategic focus on electrification and digitalization has driven robust growth particularly in its Electrical and Aerospace segments The company reported a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1 indicating strong demand and future revenue potential Eaton’s ongoing restructuring program aims to optimize operations with anticipated benefits of $375 million upon completion Eaton’s management remains optimistic projecting full-year earnings per share between $10.29 and $10.69 with adjusted earnings per share expected to range from $11.80 to $12.20 The company anticipates continued organic growth and improved segment margins positioning itself well to navigate macroeconomic challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the power management industry Eaton Corporation ( (ETN) ) has released its Q1 earnings