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Stories

From local heroes to neighborhood wins, these stories highlight the people and projects helping Los Angeles recover and move forward—proof that even after tough times, good things are growing.

Shop Local LA County – MariaSol

Shop Local LA County – Pacific Park in Santa Monica

Pacific Park has been opened since 1996 on the Santa Monica Pier, and their iconic ferris wheel has been a landmark attraction seen by our local community and by tourist from around the world.

Shop Local LA County – Meet Margarita Cortez of El Patron Restaurant in Altadena, CA

El Patron Restaurant, owned by Margarita Cortez, is one of many small business owners in our community who could use your support.

Shop Local LA County – Meet Nathan Epstein of Callisto Tea House in Altadena, CA

Callisto Tea House is one of many small business owners in our community who could use your support.

Christmas Tree Lane: A 105-Year Holiday Tradition Lives On

Nearly one year after the Eaton Fire, Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena is shining once again.

Exhibit at Descanso Gardens Helps Heal Wildfire Survivors

Descanso Gardens is featuring Searching for Serenity until January 4, 2026. This exhibit explores how a deep connection to art and nature can serve as a tool for individual transformation, renewal, and collective recovery.

Ornaments for Altadena: Sharing Comfort and Cheer, One Ornament at a Time

Ornaments for Altadena, a group of Eaton Fire survivors, gathers handmade, vintage, and deeply personal ornaments, menorahs, and kinaras and gift them to families rebuilding after the fire, offering a small reminder that their community is holding them close.

We Show Up: SGV Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Days

Volunteer with us and rebuild Altadena with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity. Our We Show Up Volunteer Days are on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9th as part of our Week of Action.

Carciofi Design Paper Boutique Now Open For Business: Altadena’s go-to for all things paper + gifting

Carciofi Design Paper Boutique has officially reopened and ready for the holidays.

Mariposa Junction: Stronger Than Ever. A Block Party to Welcome Back Beloved Altadena Businesses

Rebuilding Palisades Charter High School

Palisades Charter High School is excited to move home this January, and in the meantime, their students and staff are showing incredible resilience.

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.

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