In this episode of Chandler Chats, Emily Brown reflected on the lasting impact of the Eaton Fire one year later and the powerful ways communities come together in moments of loss and recovery. Through thoughtful conversation with Altadena Town Council Vice Chair Nic Arnzen at the Eaton Fire Collaborative, this episode explores remembrance, resilience and the collaborative efforts that help communities heal and move forward with purpose. 

We also hosted some of our eighth graders who volunteered this day with warmth and joy. The conversations invite you to consider not only how we honor what is lost, but how we show up for one another, especially our children, in the aftermath of collective struggle. It’s a meaningful and timely episode that underscores the importance of connection, compassion and community action in the face of adversity.