from cleanup to permits to home again
The Long Road Home examines Altadena’s recovery after the Eaton Fire, highlighting the emotional, financial, and family challenges of rebuilding. It underscores resilience, unequal recovery paths, and the importance of supporting children through disaster and healing.
Former policy professional and Altadena mom Kerri Price Katsuyama traces the history of West Altadena's Black community and asks whether a $5 million state cultural district designation is the right tool for preserving it after the Eaton Fire.
For 75 years, Camp Mariposa has been a landmark for Altadena girls and families. It survived the Eaton Fire by a thread, and now it's almost ready to reopen. The question families are asking: is the soil safe?
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.
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.
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.
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 Fire left Mount Wilson’s trail in ruins, the 5K Recovery Run rallied 600+ runners in Sierra Madre. Funds raised will support volunteers restoring the historic path and preserving the 117-year-old trail race tradition.
Nine months after the Eaton Fire, recovery is still ongoing for many families. This blog highlights how community love through aid, concerts, wellness events, and even local businesses continues to bring hope, dignity, and connection.