Stories

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.

Octavia’s Bookshelf is a space where readers of all walks of life can enjoy these books, a space to find your new BFF inside a book, a space to find community, enjoy a cup of coffee, read, relax, find unique and specially curated products from artisans from around the world and in your neighborhood.

Whether you lived, worked, studied, or served in a community affected by the 2025 Palisades wildfires, the Palisades Community Renewal Center team is here to help rebuild a sense of belonging and support through trauma-informed care, creativity, and connection.

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.

Developed in the aftermath of the 2025 Eaton Fire, “The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth: Pasadena/Altadena Community” shared over a century of Black history, creativity, and community resilience through family archives, oral histories, and collective storytelling.

When the Eaton Fire swept through Altadena, the most important thing on the minds of Odyssey Charter School’s teachers and administrators was, “We need to be together.”

The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Meditation Gardens in Pacific Palisades have reopened, offering space for healing, reflection, and quiet strength.

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.

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.

Altadena Town Council Vice Chair, Nic Arnzen, sat down with LA Rises to discuss Altadena’s ongoing recovery efforts.

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.

After the Eaton Fire, Project Passion Inc. stepped up and hasn’t stopped. Through the Freedom Store, they continue to support Altadena families by providing free, vital supplies month after month.