Mutual aid is about showing up for one another without judgment or hierarchy. Rooted in long-standing traditions of collective care, this piece explores how communities survive and heal by sharing resources, building trust, and meeting needs together.
You could feel the energy abuzz at the Altadena Forever Run. It was neighbors showing up, stories shared along the route, and a community moving forward together. Every step honored lives lost, resilience gained, and the hope still growing in Altadena.
This week will be hard and that is okay. Trauma anniversaries can resurface grief and stress in powerful ways. Preserving your peace is not avoidance, but a necessary boundary. Limiting media and choosing small acts of self-care can help you get through.
As we enter a new year, we pause to reflect on all we have endured together. Through loss, hardship, and the fires, we are reminded that strength comes from community, hope, and taking small steps forward. Whether rebuilding or starting anew, we move ahead together.
Nearly one year after the January LA fires, displaced Altadena residents continue to grieve what was lost while holding onto shared history, resilience, and love. Through memory, art, and community, survivors rebuild identity, honor loss, and move forward together in hope.
SCE’s Eaton Fire compensation program offers fast relief, but the fine print can be overwhelming. This article breaks down who qualifies, key deadlines, and your options, so our community can make informed, supported decisions at their own pace.
In early January 2025, Altadena felt like its own little universe, eclectic and itself. The fire on January 7 and 8 changed everything, leaving us displaced and grieving. Months later, our spirit shows in rebuilding choices, and I keep asking if prefab can help some of us come home sooner.
This holiday season, our gifts can help neighbors rebuild. After the Eaton and Palisades Fires, many small, women-owned microbusinesses in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre are still recovering. This guide highlights 20 survivor-owned local favorites to support with every purchase.
Music can help calm or energize us when stress pushes us outside our Window of Tolerance. By listening intentionally, singing, moving, or creating simple rhythms, we can rebalance our nervous system and support healing after overwhelming events.
The 2025 LA wildfires exposed how unprepared our city was for a disaster of this scale. The McChrystal Report shows what went wrong and how Los Angeles is working to rebuild, strengthen response systems, and make sure no community is left behind.
After the Eaton Fire, Altadena and Pasadena communities unite to restore holiday traditions. From Christmas Tree Lane to Upper Hastings Ranch, volunteers bring light, hope, and a sense of home back to fire survivors through ornament drives and community celebrations.
On October 26, Lotus Rising LA's Amanda Walgrove joined Councilmember Dorothy “Dot” Wong and the Altadena Cycling Club for Sun & Spokes, a 10-mile community bike ride supporting wildfire recovery. Riders explored Altadena’s landmarks, shared stories of resilience, and celebrated hope together.
After the Eaton fires, Altadena’s Black community faces loss and uncertainty. “Altadena Strong” shares honest stories of older residents fighting to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their history, asking what it truly means to stay, to rebuild, and to hold on to home.
When disaster strikes, every second counts. From wildfire alerts to earthquake warnings, technology can help us act quickly, stay connected, and keep our communities safe. Learn which apps and tools can prepare you for emergencies and how to use them wisely.