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🌱 Patch AM: One year later, how an Altadena family is rebuilding after Eaton Fire
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In today's newsletter:
- One year later, how an Altadena family is rebuilding after Eaton Fire
- Inside the healing Mass Altadena held one year after the Eaton Fire
- How did Altadena’s wildfires shape Hollywood’s message of resilience?
Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
- Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Eaton Fire 1 year later: LA family who sang after their home burned (angelusnews.com) — An Altadena family who lost their home in last year’s Eaton Fire is rebuilding on the same lot while leaning heavily on faith, music, and community support. Their viral video singing among the ruins drew worldwide attention and donations, but they say the emotional recovery, reconstruction work, and need for patience and prayers continue long after the cameras moved on. 
Find out what's happening in Altadenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• At Eaton, Palisades fire 1-year anniversary Masses, healing continues (angelusnews.com) — Sacred Heart Church in Altadena recently held a bilingual Mass marking one year since the Eaton Fire, offering anointing, prayers, and 19 memorial candles for those who died. Alongside a similar service for Palisades fire survivors, the liturgies focused on healing, rebuilding, and the ongoing journey for displaced parishioners still finding their footing after the wildfires.
• Universal's Donna Langley Offers Message of Resilience to Hollywood Creatives on Awards Weekend: 'We Will Prevail' (thewrap.com) — Altadena is referenced as one of the communities hit by last year’s devastating wildfires, as NBCUniversal chair Donna Langley cites those losses while rallying Hollywood creatives. Her speech at a pre–Golden Globes event focuses on resilience, innovation, and the industry’s determination to keep telling meaningful stories despite recent upheavals.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Altadena
- Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
12:30 pm - Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - English Conversation With Ronnie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am
Tuesday January 13
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Friday January 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Baby and Toddler Storytime
Atwater Village Branch Library
10:30 am - Baby & Toddler Storytime
El Sereno Branch Library
10:30 am - Baby & Toddler Storytime and Play
Cypress Park Branch Library
10:30 am - Smarty Pants Storytime
Live Oak Library , 22 W Live Oak Ave , Arcadia
12:00 pm - Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
12:30 pm - Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Eli
Cypress Park Branch Library
4:00 pm
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I found this 13+ year-old female husky wandering around the intersection of Lincoln and Mariposa Street in Altadena.
She was desperately trying to get home but clearly not having the physical strength or the internal compass to do so. She is very sweet and I have… (Nextdoor Janes Village) - Hi neighbors i adopted a new kitty I thought was a kitten but i took her to the vet yesterday turns out the vet said at first 1 year to a year and a half.
Then I showed her pictures of how little she was 2 months ago she then said 6 months to a year. Oh well any recommendations where to her spayed ?… (Nextdoor Stonehill)
- Jim Krause - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Pasadena. Apply here.
- Muvr posted a job opening for Mover – Flexible Schedule | Pasadena, in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pasadena
- Alt-Pop Auteur Maya J'an Recounts The L.A. Fires On Her Haunting Debut 'Cul-De-Sac' The Hype Magazine: Unveiling the Pulse of Urban Culture (thehypemagazine.com)
- What's in an anniversary? In the ‘Denas, it's food, music, ‘building our city back' (pasadenastarnews.com)
- Pasadena Protest Draws Hundreds in Saturday Action Targeting ICE (pasadenanow.com)
San Marino
- I just watched Denzel Washington's controversial first movie, and you can stream it free right now (tomsguide.com)
Sierra Madre
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-- The Patch AM Team
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