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Matt Baffert Commits to Rebuilding After Eaton Fire

6/28/2025

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Matt Baffert, co-founder of the Lowelifes Respectable Citizens’ Club, is on a challenging journey of recovery after the devastating Eaton Fire ravaged his Altadena home and local trails. With a daunting three-year timeline ahead to restore the trails, Baffert embraces this mission, determined to rebuild both his home and the community’s cherished paths.

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Story summary

Matt Baffert, co-founder of the Lowelifes Respectable Citizens’ Club, is on a challenging journey of recovery after the devastating Eaton Fire ravaged his Altadena home and local trails. With a daunting three-year timeline ahead to restore the trails, Baffert embraces this mission, determined to rebuild both his home and the community’s cherished paths.