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.
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.
The Freedom Shop: A Grassroots Effort for Eaton Fire Survivors
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.
Rebuilding a Family’s Dream in Altadena
Andrew Martinez reflects on losing his family’s 100-year-old home in the Eaton Fire, and why it’s so important to have the opportunity to build and grow in the community you come from.
Preserving Fire Damaged Keepsakes
LA Rises visited a conservation clinic hosted by Art Recovery LA and Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture at Altadena Library, where community members brought fire-damaged heirlooms to be cleaned and stabilized by professional conservators.
Classic Cars and Coffee in Altadena
If you haven’t been to Altadena Cars and Coffee yet, you’re missing out on one of the coolest car meetups around—and a remarkable space for wildfire survivors to come back to community again.
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.
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.
“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.
Altadena’s Historic Highlands
Altadena’s Historic Highlands was named the first historic district in unincorporated LA County, a huge milestone in the wake of this year’s Eaton Fire.
Volunteering with Altadena Girls Back-to-School
What’s the perfect way to spend one of our last summer weekends? For Kim Hoyos , it was volunteering with Altadena Girls for their Back-To-School event.
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.
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