MADE IN DENA

One Year After the Fire, Altadena Rises in Unity On Wednesday, March 18 , the parking lot of Fair Oaks Burger (2560 N. Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena) will transform into a lively festival of gratitude and hope. From 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM , neighbors and friends will gather for The Juicy Little Society’s “We Out Here: Altadena 1-Year Anniversary Eaton Fire Relief” Community Appreciation Celebration . This special event marks one year since the devastating Eaton Fire  and the birth of a grassroots...

More than a year after the Eaton Fire devastated Altadena and surrounding communities, recovery is still unfolding. The January 2025 wildfire destroyed more than 9,000 structures and displaced thousands of residents , leaving families navigating insurance delays, rebuilding permits, housing instability, and emotional recovery. For many households, the hardest part now is simply figuring out where to start . Resources exist—but they are spread across different agencies, nonprofits, community...

Rebuilding after the Eaton Fire hasn’t been easy. For many Altadena families—especially in the unincorporated areas of the community—the process has been slow, expensive, and emotionally draining. Insurance claims take time, construction costs continue to rise, and many homeowners are still trying to figure out how to rebuild their lives while staying close to their neighborhoods. Now, Los Angeles County has approved a new program that could help. The County Board of Supervisors recently...