Nic Arnzen on Recovery for Renters
Altadena Town Council Vice Chair, Nic Arnzen, sat down with LA Rises to discuss Altadena’s ongoing recovery efforts.
For Survivors by Survivors: Altadena’s Community Resource Center
Congratulations to Alta Design Works on the grand opening of The Altadena Coalition’s new Community and Resource Center at 409 E Woodbury Rd, Altadena.
Altadena Restaurant Crawl: More Than a Meal
A big thank you to Altadena Restaurant Crawl and Jeff Dolan for starting this awesome event to support local restaurants. We loved filming with them at Perry’s Joint, a true community favorite.
Back to School Shopping for Good
LA Rises’ Lena and her daughter Eva spent the day shopping for school supplies for students impacted by the wildfires.
Free Soil Testing For Wildfire Relief
Thanks to University of Southern California’s CLEAN program, Department of Angels, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Altadena residents were able to get free soil testing to learn what’s really in their backyards.
Visit The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Meditation Gardens
The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Meditation Gardens in Pacific Palisades have reopened, offering space for healing, reflection, and quiet strength.
Fair Oaks Burger: Serving Community and Hope
Since 1987, Fair Oaks Burger has been serving up more than great food, it’s been serving community. Now run by sisters Janet and Christy, who proudly carry on their parents’ legacy, this Altadena staple has become a hub of hope and connection after the Eaton Fire.
“Here Lay A Home” Exhibition
“Here Lay A Home” was a powerful exhibition born in response to the devastating January fires that swept through Altadena.
A Free Exhibit Celebrating Altadena’s Black Culture & Legacy
Altadena’s history lives on. As our community continues to rebuild, Ode to ’Dena at the California African American Museum was a powerful celebration of what makes Altadena so special.
We Out Here Altadena
Every Wednesday at Fair Oaks Burger, Krystal, CEO of Juicy Little Society, and her team at We Out Here Altadena create a true community marketplace stocked with groceries, fresh produce, household essentials, and more.
LA is Open
LA is Open! LA Rises caught up with leaders across the city from LAEDC, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, and the Latino Restaurant Association to talk small business support, economic opportunity, and the resilient spirit that keeps LA moving forward.
Norman the Werewolf
Originally purchased by a Fair Oaks House resident and beloved by the community, 8-foot Norman the werewolf was sadly lost in the Eaton Fire, along with the home. But — neighbors refused to let the story end there. They brought back Altadena’s beloved howler, Norman Jr., and he’s here to stay.
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