Louvenia Jenkins: 98 Years Strong

0:00Levinia Jenkins just hit 98 years old, marking a milestone after losing her Pacific Palisades home of more than 70 years to the brutal, January wildfires. One of the first black property owners in that upscale neighborhood, she watched everything she built go up in flames. She's been decades teaching in Southern California, guiding family, friends, and whole generations along the way. That kind of legacy doesn't fade easy, even when the house does. To rallying hard for her, a GoFundMe run by a relative has pulled in nearly $60,000 already, covering housing and care for Jenkins and her caregiver Jose, who pulled her out of the fire just in time. She's staying strong and upbeat through it all. This weekend brought a fresh update ahead of her Tuesday birthday bash. Organizes are pushing for more donations and shares to lock in her stability for good. If you want to ship in, search for Palisades Fire Relief Fund for Levinia Jenkins. All moves add up to real comfort in her golden years.

1:02I'm Corey with The Story. That's your California News Today update, AI powered and always on.