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🌱 Patch AM: How did January’s wildfire permanently reshape life in Altadena?
Be sure to catch Ice House Comedy: Laugh Bombs on the Altadena Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How did January’s wildfire permanently reshape life in Altadena?
- Which Altadena fire survivors are riding with Pasadena’s mayor in parade?
- Why Pizza of Venice’s closure hits Altadena especially hard.
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Altadenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 59, low: 50.
- Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. The Year L.A. Burned (dwell.com) — Altadena residents endured a devastating January wildfire that destroyed more than 9,000 local homes and buildings, killed at least 19 people, and displaced thousands. One resident recounts evacuating as flames swept across the town’s mountain backdrop, then returning to a community grappling with lost homes, history, and a brutally tight rental market that still hasn’t fully recovered nearly a year later. 
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2. Fire survivors, volunteer joining Pasadena mayor on parade route (pasadenastarnews.com) — Altadena fire survivors and advocates will be prominently featured alongside Pasadena’s mayor in the upcoming Rose Parade, highlighting the Eaton fire’s toll on local families and their ongoing recovery. LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who has helped shepherd Altadena’s rebuilding, will ride with residents who lost Altadena homes yet continued serving the community during and after the disaster.
3. The Saddest 2025 Restaurant Closures in Los Angeles, According to Local Restaurateurs (eater.com) — Altadena residents are mourning the closure of Pizza of Venice, a beloved, scrappy neighborhood pizzeria that many felt perfectly captured the community’s character. Local restaurateurs across Los Angeles reflect on this and other 2025 restaurant shutdowns, describing how fires, economic pressures, and industry shifts have shuttered cherished gathering spots and reshaped dining culture citywide.
4. Homewood High School Patriot Band prepares for Rose Parade performance (wbrc.com) — An Alabama high school band visiting for the Rose Parade spent part of their California trip supporting Hope Now Community Resource Center in Altadena, delivering clothing, socks, and warm gloves. Their volunteer stop complemented performances at Disneyland and Pasadena City College as they prepare to march in the 2025 Rose Parade. The story highlights how a national event briefly spotlights an Altadena nonprofit’s work.
5. Rose Parade 2026: Meet this year's Rose Queen and Court (pasadenastarnews.com) — Altadena readers will spot a local connection in this year’s Rose Court: Monrovia student and Eaton fire survivor Naira Wadley serves as a youth Rotarian with Altadena Rotary while representing her resilient community. The piece profiles her and six other accomplished young women who will ride in the 2026 Rose Parade and attend the Rose Bowl as ambassadors for the region.
📸 Around Altadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Altadena
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- Ice House Comedy: Laugh Bombs
Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
9:30 pm - Knitting and Crochet Club
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
1:00 pm - Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (chinese show)
Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
7:30 pm - Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (English Show)
Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
9:30 pm - Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
12:30 pm - Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
📣 Altadena Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Noon Year’s Eve Party - Southern California Children's Museum
Southern California Children's Museum , 459 E Colorado Blvd , Pasadena
9:00 am - Happy Noon Year
Santa Catalina Branch Library , 999 E Washington Blvd , Pasadena
11:30 am - Computer Classes
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
3:00 pm - DON RANDI QUEST
The Baked Potato , 3787 Cahuenga Blvd , Studio City
8:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Shoutout: Glendale's Noriko Helps Push Poppification Past *75,000,000*-Seeds-Sown Milestone!
A huge shoutout to Glendale resident and Nextdoor neighbor Noriko, who came out to help poppify Altadena this afternoon! With Noriko's help, 35 more… (Nextdoor Janes Village) - Hi neighbors,
We are looking for a permanent home for this sweet girl we rescued after finding her abandoned off the I-10 freeway. She is around 8 months old,… (Nextdoor Janes Village)
- Compass Group, North America posted a job opening for Executive Chef in Altadena. Apply here.
- Look Cinemas posted a job opening for Back Of House Team Member in Monrovia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altadena here.
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