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Hi there, Altadena! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which big-name artists are rallying to help Altadena rebuild?
  • How an Altadena first grade turned Switzer Falls into a classroom
  • How Altadena’s car lovers turned fire loss into weekly community healing

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
  • Monday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘A Concert for Altadena' Benefit to Feature Brandon Flowers, Rufus Wainwright, Mandy Moore, Many More (variety.com) — Altadena residents are being invited to a star-studded benefit concert supporting long-term recovery from last year’s devastating Eaton Fire, with proceeds aiding housing, food, and mental health needs through the Altadena Builds Back Foundation. The January 7 Pasadena Civic Auditorium show, hosted by Altadena resident John C. Reilly, will feature Brandon Flowers, Rufus Wainwright, Mandy Moore, Dawes, and more.
   

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2. Learning Beyond the Classroom: First Graders Discover Nature's Lessons at Switzer Falls (pasadenanow.com) — Altadena families with students at Pasadena Waldorf School might enjoy how first graders turned a hike to Switzer Falls into a day of hands-on learning and exploration. Kids built stamina, sharpened their environmental awareness, and deepened their connection to the nearby San Gabriel Mountains, all supported by their Altadena-based school community.
   

3. After the Fires: Re-engaging (rafu.com) — Altadena residents are rebuilding community ties after the devastating Eaton Fire, from a packed Pasadena Buddhist Temple fundraiser in West Altadena to weekly Cars and Coffee meetups at Lake Avenue and Altadena Drive. Locals who lost homes and vehicles are leaning on shared traditions, toy drives, and classic car culture to support one another while recovery and rebuilding slowly continue.
   

4. I'm living with a 550-pound bear for Christmas — here's how I plan to survive (timesnewsnetworks.com) — An Altadena homeowner is spending Christmas with a 550‑pound black bear living under his house, disrupting sleep, damaging hardware, and drawing media attention. Wildlife officials have tried scent sprays and a baited trap, accidentally catching a different bear, while the resident copes with noise, canceled holiday plans, and hopes for a safe, permanent solution.
   

5. Will California strike gold (again) in $1.5B Powerball jackpot? (usatoday.com) — Altadena gets a notable shout-out as home to Edwin Castro, winner of the record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot, still the largest lottery prize in U.S. history. The piece looks at California’s remarkable run of billion-dollar lottery wins as the current Powerball climbs to $1.5 billion, highlighting how often massive jackpots have landed in the state.
   

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