Aaron Ballard+FollowAltadena family moves $1 historic house homeLosing your home to wildfire is devastating, but imagine rebuilding by literally moving a century-old house—bought for just $1—onto your burned lot. That’s exactly what Lauren Martinez’s family did in Altadena, hauling a historic Hollywood home in two pieces and “sewing” it back together. Not only did this save money and time, but it also preserved a piece of LA’s architectural history. Would you consider relocating a vintage house instead of building new? This creative approach could change how communities recover after disasters—and keep beautiful old homes out of landfills. #RealEstate #Altadena #HistoricHomes10Share
Matthew KirkFollowingAltadena’s 550-pound bear eviction sagaImagine hearing thuds and catching a whiff of something wild—only to discover a 550-pound black bear has claimed your crawlspace for weeks. That’s what one Altadena homeowner faced, living with sleepless nights, cold sponge baths, and real fear of property damage. State officials tried for a month to move the bear, but it took a local wildlife group just 10 minutes to get results. Even after the eviction, the bear tried to return! This story really highlights what it means to live on the edge of wildlife territory. How would you handle a massive, furry neighbor under your home? #Pets #Altadena #BlackBear20Share
Joshua Townsend+FollowAltadena’s wild houseguest: A bear under the floorImagine living for weeks with a 550-pound black bear camped out beneath your house. That’s reality for one Altadena homeowner, who’s tried everything from dog-barking CDs to noisemakers, but the bear—nicknamed Yellow 2120—just won’t budge. Wildlife officials even trapped the wrong bear! Now, with a damaged gas line and no hot water, the standoff continues. This story really highlights how tricky it is to share space with wildlife in our neighborhoods. What would you do if a bear moved in under your home? Have you had any close encounters with local wildlife? #Pets #Altadena #Wildlife30Share
Jacob Morgan+FollowAltadena’s bear neighbor won’t budge!A 550-pound black bear has made itself right at home under a house in Altadena, and nothing—not barking sounds, not cherry-scented traps—has convinced it to leave. Imagine hearing scratching from beneath your living room, knowing a bear is your uninvited roommate! Wildlife officials are still trying to help, but the homeowner is stuck in limbo, worried about what he can legally do next. If this happened to you, would you wait it out or take matters into your own hands? Let’s hear your thoughts—what would you do with a bear under your house? #Pets #Altadena #BearWatch21Share
