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“Where We Rise” by Todd Felderstein
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“Where We Rise” by Todd Felderstein

One year to the day after the devastating Los Angeles fires destroyed the seaside community of Pacific Palisades, a tribute of sorts is held on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is here that local residents challenge their grief and revere the earth for its sustenance and resilience.

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