Scams, bidding wars and predatory landlords: One couple’s quest for housing after the fires
When his Altadena home burned, Todd Smoyer was thrust into a desperate house hunt alongside thousands of other families. He ...
While many were helped, some fire victims say Airbnb’s free vouchers are useless
More than 100,000 people applied for Airbnb.org's free housing program, which offers credit to use on Airbnb rentals. But ...
Some LA fire victims say Airbnb’s free housing vouchers are useless
Airbnb's offer seemed generous, but now people aren't sure whether it was a genuine offer hamstrung by excessive red tape, or ...
Compton campaign offers a hand – and hotel rooms – to Altadena fire victims
The plan is to house people temporarily and give them a chance to regroup while also accessing resources to get them back on their feet.
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Altadena family who lost home in Eaton Fire says Airbnb price spiked nearly 50% for following week
ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- An Altadena family who lost their home in the Eaton Fire are among the many wildfire victims who say they have been victimized by illegal price gouging. The Skidmore ...
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Compton campaign offers a hand – and hotel rooms – to Altadena fire victims
After her 9-year-old daughter woke her up at 3 a.m. Jan. 7, and the family of five fled their Altadena home, Austin has called the Pasadena Convention Center, an AirBnB and then a hotel home.