New Blog:

West Altadena is Losing its Defining Character.
Could a Black Cultural District Designation Help Save it?
| Kerri Price Katsuyama

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New Blog:

Donations Slowed, But the Need Has Not
| Akeya Harmon Collins

Learn where Eaton Fire recovery stands right now, and which local nonprofits are still on the front lines.

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What’s new!

We have some exciting rides coming up for both the Altadena and Palisades communities!

First up, the inaugural Golden Poppy Bike Ride on Sunday, May 31, a free, all-ages community ride, in partnership with Altadena Heritage and the newest addition to the Altadena Town Trail series.

Then on August 23, we're heading to the Palisades for our first ever community bike ride through Pacific Palisades.

Leading both rides is our Lotus bike lead and Word Nerd, Amanda Walgrove, who has been pedaling alongside this community since day one.
Joining her in Altadena is Dot Wong, founder of the Altadena Bicycle Club and a cyclist, instructor, and advocate who knows these streets better than just about anyone.
Representing the Palisades is Chris Russo, a fire survivor, documentary filmmaker, and advocate fighting for her community's return.

For the Golden Poppy Bike Ride, RSVP and sign your waiver at LotusRisingLA.org/GPBR. Stay tuned for RSVP details on the Palisades ride.

Interested in sponsoring either ride? We're looking for monetary and in-kind support for both events. Contact partnerships@LotusRisingLA.org. 

New Blog:

Roots of Recovery: A Greenway for the Future of Altadena
| Mike P.

Learn about the Altadena Town Trail & Greenway Initiative, a community-led effort to build a trail network through the heart of the Eaton Fire recovery zone.

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New Blog:

Clearing the Way for Historic Camp Mariposa’s Reopening
| Kerri Price Katsuyama

A beloved Altadena camp prepares to reopen after the fire, but whether its soil is truly safe for the next generation of Girl Scouts is still an open question.

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New Blog:

The Rebuilding of Altadena: An Interview with Scot Sandstrom, founder of New Pointe Communities, Inc.
|Evelyn F.

Evelyn Forston set out to interview a developer rebuilding in Altadena. She came back with a bigger question: why are we looking to builders to plan our community when that's the county's job?

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New Blog:

The Eaton Renaissance
| Kerri Price Katsuyama

Explore how the Eaton Fire community is moving beyond recovery and embracing creativity through a movement called the “The Eaton Renaissance.”

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New Blog:

Riding into the Lunar New Year: Inside Our 2nd Community Bike Ride
| Belinda C.

Our second Lunar New Year Community Bike Ride brought neighbors together for a 15 mile journey through Altadena and Pasadena.

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New Blog:

Top Wildfire Attorney’s Guide to SCE Fund Risks and Lawsuit Options for Survivors
| Allison W.

Allison sits down with wildfire attorney Amanda Riddle to talk through the SCE Wildfire Compensation Program.

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New Blog:

Tahitian Terrace and Our Struggle to Return: Fighting for a Mobile Home Community By the Sea
| Chris R.

After the Palisades Fire destroyed Tahitian Terrace, 158 households were displaced from one of the last affordable coastal communities in Pacific Palisades.

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New Blog:

Change for Fire Survivors – An Early Voter’s Guide
| Cara B.

As rebuilding continues, the 2026 elections offer communities a chance to have a say in what happens next.

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New Blog:

The Girl Scouts of the Eaton Fire Are Back in Action— and Ready to Sell You Cookies
| Kerri Price Katsuyama

Girl Scouts in fire-affected communities are returning to cookie season as a way to rebuild routines, restore joy, and strengthen community ties after the Eaton Fire.

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New Blog:

The McSween’s Fire Story
| Evelyn F.

This piece shares the McSween family’s experience during the Eaton Fires, honoring their longtime Altadena home, the strength of their neighbors, and the deep sense of history and belonging that remains even after loss.

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Emotional First Aid + Emotional Rehab for Disaster Trauma

Billy walks through emotional first aid and emotional rehab step by step, offering gentle tools to support healing, especially for those still carrying the emotional impact of the fires.

→ [watch the video]

New Blog:

Mutual Aid: Community Care in Action
| Mike P.

Learn about mutual aid and explore how collective care, shared resources, and solidarity help communities survive, heal, and build resilience together.

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New Blog:

Altadena Forever Run: A New Hope
| Belinda Chen

This article shares a personal run through Altadena, honoring loss while celebrating the strength and resilience of neighbors moving forward together.

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New Blog:

This Week Will Be Hard. Preserve Your Peace.
| Kerri Price Katsuyama

A compassionate guide to navigating trauma anniversaries, this article offers practical strategies for preserving peace.

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• New Blog:

  Pause, Reflect, And Hope…Happy New Year!
  | Evelyn Fortson

  This reflective New Year piece honors personal and collective resilience through loss, hardship, and the fires, reminding us that hope, community, and small steps forward can guide healing and renewal.
  
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• New Blog:

  2025 Year in Review: Displaced Fire Survivors Gather in Solidarity and Love
  | Melet Halabaso

  This week’s community voice reflects on the lived experiences of Altadena fire survivors as they navigate grief, displacement, and rebuilding through community, memory, art, and shared resilience nearly one year after the fires.
  
  → [read here]

• New Blog:

  Sign or Hold Out? A Survivor’s Guide to SCE’s Eaton Fire Fund
  | Allison Walker

  This article offers a clear, compassionate breakdown of SCE’s Eaton Fire compensation program, helping our community understand their options, protect their rights, and make informed decisions with care, support, and dignity.
  
  → [read here]