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.
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.
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.
Share Your Story
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.
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