Sean St. John, co-owner of Pizza of Venice, reminisces about his restaurant's destruction by the Eaton fire, stressing the emotional struggle between hope and reality. "I felt that same way about this, you know. I had to come and see. And I still can't believe it." He linked the loss of his pizzeria to broader struggles within Altadena, symbolizing deep connections to a community impacted by tragedy.
The desolation in Altadena, especially regarding Pizza of Venice, highlights the broader impact of the Eaton fire on Black-owned businesses, representing a crucial segment of Black L.A.'s identity. St. John noted, "I thought about it and I was like, 'That fire is never getting here. They're never gonna let all of Altadena burn down.'" His disbelief showcases a deep connection to the locality and its resilience.
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