Today marks one year since the Eaton Fire , a day that permanently changed Altadena. Homes were lost, lives were disrupted, and an entire community was tested. What followed, however, was resilience — neighbors showing up for one another, local institutions stepping forward, and a collective commitment to rebuild together. Today, January 7, Dena communities will gather throughout the day and evening to remember, reflect, and reaffirm that the community is still here. Below is

A detailed recap of the Altadena Forever Run 2026, highlighting community resilience, first responders, local leaders, and thousands who showed up despite rain to honor recovery after the Eaton Fire.

After the Fire, DENA Chose Each Other

At 73, Altadena resident Rick Arthur is walking the Altadena Forever Run to support Eaton Fire victims and the community he loves. This powerful story of loss, resilience, and unity highlights why giving back matters and how you can donate to help Altadena rebuild after the fire.

Altadena’s Winter Bloom Market & Gathering marked a powerful moment for the community. After the devastating Eaton Fire, this event was more than a market or festival. It became a symbol of healing, unity, and cultural restoration. Held at Odyssey Charter School on November 29 and 30, the gathering brought together neighbors, artists, families, and survivors to celebrate resilience and rebuild connections. The event grew from one survivor’s vision into a weekend filled with c

When a community is tested by tragedy, its response becomes its legacy. After the Eaton Fire  ravaged Altadena—destroying more than 9,400 structures , taking 17 precious lives , and leaving thousands displaced—our foothill community refused to fall apart. Instead, Altadena did what Altadena always does: We came together.We rebuilt from the inside out.We chose connection, creativity, and compassion. This November, that spirit blooms into something beautiful. ❄️ Introducing the

Every fall, Pasadena’s greatest rivalry writes a new chapter — not under Friday night lights, but beneath the early morning sun on the lush greens of Brookside Golf & Country Club . On Thursday, October 30, 2025 , the 9th Annual Birdie Tussle Golf Tournament  brings together alumni, educators, and community leaders from both Pasadena High School  and John Muir High School  for a day that blends competition, camaraderie, and community. Though these two schools have gone head-t

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Firefighters work inside a burned structure while battling the Eaton Fire, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Nic...

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If you’ve ever driven north up Los Robles Avenue during the holidays—especially past the intersection of Los Robles and Villa—you’ve likely hit the brakes, rolled down your window, and taken in the electric glow of a home transformed into a winter wonderland. That home, a glowing beacon of joy every December, belongs to the Stewart family, a Black generational family that has been living, thriving, and pouring love into Pasadena for decades.

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The Eaton Fire devastated Altadena and Pasadena, but the community has come together to provide relief, support, and hope. From grassroots e