In Oakland's Chinatown, firecrackers were being lit throughout the day to chase away the bad spirits and usher in the Year of the Ox. Long-standing traditions are observed, but with a different tone.

Photos: The spirit of post-Eaton fire Altadena lives on in its signs and symbols A giant werewolf, a statuesque bunny, charred cars that become their own canvases, Altadena's character can be seen ...