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CULVER CITY, CA - FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - - Pacific Palisades resident Louvenia Jenkins, 96, recalls her evacuation from the Palisades fire while seated in the living room of her apartment at a independent retirement community for seniors in Culver City on February 18, 2025. Jenkins, a longtime educator and mentor in the LAUSD, lost her home of more than 50 years in the fire. She was one of the first Black female homeowners in Pacific Palisades. I was reared to be strong, resourceful," Jenkins said. "This is a time to be strong. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)

She was one of the first Black homeowners in the Palisades. At 96, she is starting over

She is 96 and was one of the first Black female homeowners in Pacific Palisades. After the fire, she is starting over.

Los Angeles, CA - February 16: Best Featured Male- Scott Perry at the Los Angeles Union Background Actors Awards on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

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Bench used in "ForrestGump" will be auctioned.

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San Bernardino, CA - March 03: Jose milks a cow for a pajerete, a drink made from fresh goat or cow's milk, alcohol, cinnamon and sometimes coffee on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in San Bernardino, CA. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
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