I went to Altadena to do an interview. I had come to cover a story, but what I witnessed was so much more. I saw the devastation firsthand—the loss, the heartbreak, and the resilience of a community that refused to be defined by tragedy. In that moment, I understood that this wasn’t just about what had happened that day. It was about something much bigger. After I left, I got a phone call. The friend of the person I had interviewed reached out. They told me their home had also burned down, and they wanted to share their story. That call made me realize that this wasn’t just one story—it was many. I started collecting stories and researching the area, uncovering the deep history and legacy of Altadena. But I was a one-man band. I couldn’t tell every story, but I could do my best to paint a picture for the rest of the world of who this community truly is. That’s why ‘To Altadena, With Love’ exists. It’s more than a podcast—it’s a love letter to a place that has given so much to history, culture, and the people who call it home. It’s about making sure these voices aren’t lost—because Altadena isn’t just a place, it’s a legacy, and its story deserves to be told.