January 2025

To read more of Todd Martens' article, please click here, 'Survivor's guilt' is real right now in L.A . Image: source ((Photo illustration by Jim Cooke / Los Angeles Times; photo by Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)) Los Angeles is a place that feels physically and emotionally fractured these days. For tens of thousands who are displaced, routine is a near impossibility. Others carry on with little visible change to their daily life. Yet that doesn't mean there isn't a heavy inner...

To read more of Rebecca Plevin's article, please click here, The Tongva's land burned in Eaton fire. But leaders say traditional practices mitigated damage . Image source: ((Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)) The descendants of the Los Angeles Basin's first people had not had land of their own for nearly 200 years. Two years ago, a 1-acre property in suburban Altadena dotted with oak trees and shrubs became the first parcel of land returned to the Tongva people. They finally had a space to...

Dear TRI Community, We remain deeply saddened by the immense loss and hardship faced by so many who have been impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles. AND we find hope as each day brings new stories of determination, generosity, and kindness , reminding us of the strength of this community even in the face of profound challenges. At TRI, we remain committed to working alongside members of our community in the affected areas , recognizing the vital role they play in the recovery process. We...