MADE IN DENA

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 creativity, music,...

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 Winter Bloom...

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-to-head for...