After the Ashes: A Beautiful Altadena Podcast

Episode 8: Relief or Ruse? AB238, Property Tax Increases & the Questions Still Unanswered


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In this episode, we dig into AB238, the so-called mortgage relief bill — but is it truly relief, or just another setup for long-term displacement? We also explore how this bill connects directly to property taxes and AB782, and the larger web of legislation reshaping Altadena, often without any community input. 

We ask:

 👉 Will property taxes be based on cash value or square footage?
👉 Why are we being told one thing but seeing nothing in writing?
👉 Who benefits when our property values — and taxes — quietly go up?

One thing is clear: the incentives align to drive property values and taxes up across the board, and Altadena deserves answers.

We invite LA County Tax Assessor Jeff Prang on a future episode to address these concerns directly and help shed light on how these changes could affect homeowners in Altadena and across LA County.

On this episode, we’re proud to spotlight Rhythms of the Village and their upcoming Fall Fest on November 22, from 1–7 PM at John Muir High School!
Though they lost their brick-and-mortar shop to a fire, they’re still here — keeping culture, connection, and community alive. Go for the Live Music, Great Food, Local Vendors, Community Love.  Bring your friends, your family, and your whole tribe. Let’s celebrate the spirit of Altadena together! Learn more @1rhythmsofthevillage

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After the Ashes: A Beautiful Altadena PodcastBy Shawna Dawson Beer