A mother and daughter displaced by a Southern California fire have found a new home in the Bay Area

A mother and daughter from Southern California, forced to evacuate due to the Eaton Fire, have found stability in the Bay Area. Tanya Paz and her daughter, Clementine Goldstein, didn’t anticipate that the early school dismissal last Tuesday would mark the last time they’d see Clementine’s school for a while.
“Her school closed early,” Paz explained. “We had emergency pickup due to the strong winds.”
Later that evening, the Eaton Fire erupted north of them, and by Wednesday morning, they learned it was rapidly advancing into Altadena, their community.
Clementine described the eerie sky, saying, “When I woke up, it was yellow instead of a regular color.” They were forced to leave their home in Altadena.
“We were just outside the official evacuation zone, but police were evacuating our area,” Paz recalled.
“They told mommy to leave because of the fire in Los Angeles,” Clementine added.
The family spent several days awaiting updates. On Saturday, they learned that Clementine’s school had sustained little damage, but returning to school wouldn’t be easy.
“We knew reopening would be a complicated process,” said Paz.
In response, Paz reached out to family and friends in the Bay Area. They contacted Alta Vista School, a San Francisco-based institution specializing in STEAM education. The school quickly offered help.
“We want to support during such uncertain times, like many other schools,” said Rob Cousins from Alta Vista School.
A few days later, Clementine began her new kindergarten class. “When we arrived, she had a chair and a cubby with her name on it, all ready for her,” Paz shared.
Clementine quickly adjusted, and Paz expressed deep gratitude. “Being able to provide stability and routine, even outside of our hometown, is incredible, and we’re so thankful for Alta Vista’s support.”
The Los Angeles Times reported that about 150 school employees represented by United Teachers Los Angeles have lost their homes, and 550 have been displaced. Governor Gavin Newsom announced measures earlier on Tuesday to aid schools in recovery and secure funding.
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