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Residents of Altadena, California are facing difficult choices in the wake of the devastating Eaton fire, which started just over a month ago in the foothills northeast of Los Angeles.

Rebuild, or sell their properties to developers and leave the neighborhood? 

Angela King is KUOW’s host of Morning Edition, and she grew up in Altadena.. 

She recently took a trip back to her hometown to take stock of the wildfire damage – and document the resiliency of the community.

Check out Angela's full story here.

GUEST: Angela King

RELATED LINKS:

• Love letter from Altadena: KUOW host revisits hometown in wake of LA fires
• Grammy-nominated singer Aloe Blacc performs at event encouraging Eaton Fire victims not to sell - CBS Los Angeles
• First Altadena property with home destroyed by Eaton Fire hits market, sells within days - CBS Los Angeles
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