Altadena Hardware destroyed in Eaton Fire plans for the great rebuild
Altadena Hardware opened its doors more than 90 years ago, and on Jan. 8, the patriarch that owns the store helplessly watched it burn.
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Prior to becoming a regular part of our morning crew, Kara reported for the CNN LA Bureau covering stories that included the increase in Western wildfires, Michael Jackson's death and documentaries for CNN International. She began her career at a small station in Morgan City before anchoring and reporting for WAFB in Baton Rouge and WCNC in Charlotte where she covered Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath from the French Quarter. Kara's work has been recognized with Emmys, Associated Press and Radio/TV Digital News Association awards, as well as an award from the National Association of Medical Communicators for raising awareness about the need for more minorities on the National Bone Marrow Registry.
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Born and raised in the LA area with two sisters, she always wanted to return home. Now, Kara lives in the Pasadena area with her husband, two children and English Mastiff. She also spends time volunteering with numerous youth sports programs, enjoys running and is fluent in American Sign Language.
Altadena Hardware opened its doors more than 90 years ago, and on Jan. 8, the patriarch that owns the store helplessly watched it burn.
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