LA County's Rebuilding Consultation Appointments at Altadena One-Stop Permit Center

464 W. Woodbury Rd., Suite 210

One-Stop Permit Centers have been established for residents impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

 

Advice/guidance on how to:

 

Walk-ins are welcome and consultation appointments can be scheduled at the Altadena 

One-Stop Permit Centers. Schedule appointment here (scroll down page for Altadena link) https://recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/one-stop-permit-centers/

 

Eaton Fire Survivors Wants Your Feedback to Help Fix the Edison Proposal

Edison’s wildfire compensation proposal is out, and early analysis shows it is deeply flawed. A civic coalition of survivors has created a community draft that shows how the proposal impacts each group of survivors, whether your home was destroyed, structurally damaged, smoke-contaminated, or among the thousands left out entirely.

 

We invite you to review the draft and share your input to help shape the community demands:efsurvivors.net/edisondraft

Reach Out World Wide (ROWW) Announces Next Phase of Relief

Reach Out WorldWide has received funding through the American Red Cross 2025 California Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Program.

 

The grant will support ROWW’s long-term wildfire recovery efforts, including broader community outreach and referrals, household needs assessments, and targeted distributions of furniture, appliances, clothing, and more.

 

To learn more about the program, request assistance, volunteer or donate, visit https://roww.org/project/california-wildfire-long-term-recovery-program/

Steadfast LA Launches Initiative with Banc of California to Support Small Businesses in Wildfire-Impacted Communities with Direct Grants up to $50,000

Steadfast LA, the nonprofit founded by civic leader and businessman Rick Caruso to accelerate the rebuilding of Los Angeles with private-sector solutions, announced today a Small Business Initiative launched with a $1 million donation from Banc of California’s Wildfire Relief & Recovery Fund.

 

The initiative will support retailers, restaurants, and other independent businesses in Altadena, Malibu, and the Pacific Palisades impacted by the devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires with direct grants of up to $50,000.

 

To learn more about eligibilty requirements and to apply, click here

Updated Information on How to Join the Altadena Farmers’ Market Free Produce Voucher Program

We want to apologize for incorrect information previously shared in Altadena Connections regarding the Altadena Farmers’ Market. We sincerely regret the error and the confusion it caused.
 
Since then, we’ve been in contact with the director of the Farmers’ Market to ensure we have accurate and up-to-date details. The following information has been verified, and we are committed to providing you with the correct facts moving forward.

 

The Altadena Farmers’ Market food distribution does NOT take place Saturday at Fair Oaks Burger. It happens every other Wednesday, and here is how you register for this free program.
 
How to join the Altadena Farmers' Market Free Produce Voucher Program
 
Step 1. Go to www.altadenafarmersmarket.com/register, click login and either login with your Altadena Farmers’ Market account information or create a new account.
 
Step 2.  Once you’re signed in, click back to the voucher registration page, and fill out the registration form. (Please include the zip code that you were living at prior to the fire). If you are eligible, after you submit the form, the page will refresh and tell you that you are a registered member.
 
Step 3. Click on the voucher image, and you’ll be able to claim it in the next screen. If all vouchers are claimed, it will say sold out beneath the voucher. You can try to claim another digital voucher when the next batch are released. If vouchers are available, click into the voucher, add 1 to your cart, and complete the steps to check out.
 
You only need to sign up once, but you will need to claim a digital voucher for each distribution event. When you claim a voucher, you will receive the pickup address via email and text message.
 
Click here to watch a how to video of how to register.

GER3 Offering Gravel Vouchers to Aid in Creation of Defensible Space Around Homes

Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER³)  is offering gravel vouchers to eligible residents of Altadena to aid in the creation of defensible space around their home.

 

Vouchers can be redeemed at “Stone / Yard Landscape Center” for a set amount of gravel to be delivered to the recipient’s home. Defensible space refers to the 5 feet around the perimeter of the home where there is no vegetation or combustible material and is protected by hardscape such as gravel.

 

During a high wind event, debris can easily get caught on objects and if there are combustible materials near the home this can create an area for embers to catch thereby threatening the integrity of the structure. Creating defensible space on your property is one of the most important steps you can take to make your property more wildfire resilient.

 

Our program provides gravel vouchers to you after you have cleared your defensible space of vegetation or combustible material, but if you need assistance, please indicate so on the registration. We’re accepting homeowner registrations until October 31. If you or one of your neighbors may be interested, please fill out this registration form. For more information about GER3’s Wildfire Preparedness Programming, please email Alexis Helgeson at alexis.helgeson@ger3.org.

Altadena Rental Housing Properties 

The County of Los Angeles’ Rental Housing Habitability Program (RHHP) is authorized to inspect rental housing units in the unincorporated areas of the County, such as Altadena, for compliance with health and safety standards and will respond to tenant complaints.

 

The County RHHP program presumes that rental housing properties in unincorporated Altadena have been impacted by the Eaton fire.

 

Upon receipt of a complaint, an RHHP inspector will contact the tenant and arrange a time to inspect the unit/property for fire impacts and require the property owner to have the property evaluated by a certified professional, so that any identified health hazards may be fixed.

 

If the certified professional determines that impacts from the Eaton Fire have created an existing habitability issue, then that habitability issue must be corrected within a reasonable period. RHHP intends to work with rental property owners to achieve appropriate evaluation and remediation.    

 

 

Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County - On site at the ALTADENA LIBRARY on TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS in October for
Mortgage Grant Application Assistance

NHS also can assist with financial counseling, property inspections & assessments, financial assistance, and can connect you to local resource networks.

For Eaton Fire residents, NHS team members will be on site at the Altadena Main Library (600 E. Mariposa) Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-6pm to assist residents who want help with their application for the state mortgage program that provides grants up to $20,000 (3 months of mortgage payments) for disaster survivors.

 

WALK-INS are welcome.
 
More program information, eligibility and the online application can be found at CalAssistMortgageFund.org.

Attention Altadenans!
8 Census Tract Seats Open
Apply by October 17

Want to make a difference in your community? Now’s your chance! The Altadena Town Council (ATC) is looking for dedicated residents to step up and represent their census tracts in the November 2025 election.

Visit https://altadenatowncouncil.org/2025-altadena-town-council-applications/ 

 

• Be a voice for your neighbors
• Stay informed on local issues and County services
• Help shape the future of Altadena

Submit your application + $35 fee (check, money order, or Zelle)
Include a one-page Statement of Qualifications

 

Deadline: October 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Apply online or by mail/in person:
730 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena, CA 91001

Attn: Isis Moulden, Election Committee Chair

 

Candidate statements will be published in the official booklet and online.

UCLA Wildfire Evacuation Survey

On behalf of our partners at UCLA, we are sharing a survey with you to capture your experiences evacuating during the 2025 wildfires. We believe it’s essential to understand any challenges you may have experienced so that these issues can be addressed in future disaster evacuation plans based on real-life experiences. The survey link is available here, and it should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. 

 

We are aware that many in our community have experienced survey fatigue over the past six months, with individuals receiving surveys on various topics. From what we know, this is the first survey to collect data on your evacuation experiences, so we hope it complements and does not duplicate responses you’ve given in the past. The goal of this work is to inform future disaster planning efforts that take into account people’s real-life experiences from this disaster

The research team at UCLA and other partners sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts and the generosity of your time in this survey. For any questions, please reach out to Professor Evelyn Blumenberg at eblumenb@g.ucla.edu. 

Free Legal Assistance for Eligible Disaster Survivors

NLSLA provides free legal services to eligible low-income disaster survivors in the Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, and Santa Clarita

Apply online at nlsla.org or scan the QR code.

Immigration Resources from National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) & CHIRLA

Know Your Rights (English) | Conozca Sus Derechos Basicos (Español)

 

 

NAMI SGV: Monthly Fire Peer Support Group

Third Tuesday Every Month, 5:30-7pm on Zoom

Loma Alta Park 

Fall 2025 Schedule of Programs and Events

Visit: RESERVATIONS.LACOUNTY.GOV

 

Programs

OURSPOT Teen Program

(September 2 - December 19)

Monday - Friday - 3:00pm - 9:00pm

 

 

 

EVENTS

Volunteer Coaches Needed for Winter, Spring Summer and Fall at Loma Alta Park

Volunteer for the Math Power Hour and Help PUSD Students!

Loma Alta Pool Season Extended to Oct. 31!

Pool season at Loma Alta Park extended through Oct. 31! Enjoy lap swim, water exercise classes, swim lessons, and free swim for an extra two months exclusively in Altadena. Sign up here.

LA Compost Hub Begins Again at Bob Lucas Library! Sign up to be a member!

The compost hub returns to Bob Lucas Memorial Library beginning Sept. 9! Consider joining our local compost hub to dispose of food scraps, learn about composting, and help nurture healthy soil in your community. Sign up here.

Pasadena Village Centering Sounds Free Concert Series

Weekly in October, Starts Oct. 2, 5:30-7pm

Registration required

Scan the QR Code or visit https://pasadena.helpfulvillage.com/pages/10136-centering-sounds to register!

Insurance Claim Workshop | Road To Recovery Program Workshop

 (for older adults) Friday, Oct. 3 • 9am-12pm
(open to all) Saturday, Oct. 4 • 9am-12pm 
Pasadena Senior Center

Register for Oct. 3 or 4 HERE.

Altadena Rotary Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, Oct. 4, 8-10:30am • Grocery Outlet Altadena

Join Altadena Rotary for a FREE pancake breakfast!

Girls Empowerment Conference

Saturday, Oct. 4 • 8:30am-3:30pm

East Los Angeles College

Join LA County Parks for the Annual Girls Empowerment Conference! Girls ages 12–18 can connect, learn, and be inspired by women innovators, educators, and trailblazers. This year’s theme, Be the Impact, features workshops, panels, and keynote speakers designed to help you find your voice, celebrate your strengths, and turn your dreams into a powerful force for change! Scan the QR code to register!

Black Education Expo K-12
Saturday, Oct. 4 • 9am-2pm 

Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St, Pasadena

Scan the QR code or click here to register.

 

NHS Rebuild & Recovery Workshops
Saturday, Oct. 4 • 11am-5pm 

First Church of the Nazarene, 3700 E. Sierra Madre, Pasadena

Saturday, Dec. 13 • 11am-5pm

Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

Scan the QR code or click here to register.

Focus Group for Displaced Workers from the Wildfires 

Monday, Oct. 6 • 5:30-7:30pm

Pasadena Community Job Center, 500 N. Lake

LACI's Green Jobs Workforce Development Team will be hosting a Focus Group in preparation for our Resilient Rebuilding Training Course (scheduled to launch in January 2026), which will support wildfire recovery and climate resilience in Los Angeles. We would love to hear the voices of those whose homes or livelihoods were directly affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon wildfires to help shape the design of our training course, as the program will prioritize recruiting fire-affected individuals. Please join our upcoming in-person focus group:

 

Monday, October 6 from 5:30-7:30pm

Pasadena Community Job Center

500 N. Lake Ave.

Pasadena 91101

 

If you are interested in exploring a new green career pathway or joining the resilient rebuilding efforts, please join our Focus Group!

Tax Help

 Tuesday, Oct. 7 & Thursday, Oct. 9 • 1-7pm  

Saturday, Oct. 11 • 10am-3pm

Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa

Get Free Tax Help!  Haven't filed yet? Impacted by the wildfires? You still have a chance to file your taxes for FREE. LAST DAY TO FILE IS OCT 15 2025. No appointment, registration, or sign-up needed - walk-ins are welcome. 

 

•    Wildfire survivors and anyone who hasn't filed yet are especially encouraged to come.
•    You may be eligible for thousands in refunds!

 

If you earned less than $31,950 in 2024, you may qualify for valuable tax credits like the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) - and get thousands of dollars back People who file taxes with an ITIN may qualify too!  Find out more and estimate your refund at CalEITC.org. Questions? Our IRS-certified staff offer free, no-obligation tax consultations, in addition to tax preparation, to help you understand your options - even if you're not ready to file.

Creative College Pathways for Teens
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 6-7pm
Main Library Teen Space, 600 E. Mariposa

Whether you’re into filmmaking, design, digital content, animation, or the arts, we’ll show you how to build a college pathway that honors your passion and your future income. Each week builds on the next, but you can drop in anytime. Food provided.
 
October 7: Creating Your College List with Purpose
October 14: Top 10 Majors: What the Data Says
October 21: Where Creativity Meets Tech
October 28: Writing the Personal Statement
 
With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Jayda Imanlihen specializes in guiding students through academic and career exploration. Her work focuses on helping learners identify the best college majors and career pathways by blending creativity, data, and strategic planning.

Wednesday, Oct. 8 • 11am-1:30pm
Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa

Reserve your spot here: Register HERE! 

 

Let us support your next chapter. For more info or help registering, contact business.assistance@laedc.org 

Free Legal Clinic for Wildfire-Impacted Tenants

Wednesday, Oct. 8 • 10:30am-12:30pm
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church located at 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, 

Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is hosting a Wildfire Tenant Support Clinic at Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church located at 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, offering free legal help to low-income renters who are facing wildfire-related housing issues.

 

At the clinic, volunteer attorneys can provide free legal advice and counsel on things like:

• Evictions & illegal lockouts 
• Rent reductions and repairs for fire-damaged units
• Lease terminations & security deposit refunds

To schedule an appointment, tenants can email jsmalley@innercitylaw.org or call (213) 891-2880. Walk-ins are welcome.

Altadena Poets Laureate - Fire and ICE: A Haibun Poetry Workshop with Teresa Mei Chuc
Saturday, Oct. 11 • 11am-1pm
Main Library Community Room

In a workshop led by former Altadena Poet Laureate Teresa Mei Chuc, participants will write a haibun reflecting on experiences after the recent fires in Altadena and the Palisades, on ICE raids in Los Angeles, or other issues that are currently impacting them.
 
All workshops are free and open to the public with priority being given to Altadena residents. Participating poets, as well as other community members, are invited to share their work at monthly open mics.

Altadena Town Council 50th Anniversary Celebration and Resource Fair

Oct. 11, 12-4pm • Altadena Community Center. 730 E. Altadena Dr

Join us for the Altadena Town Council 50th Celebration and Resource Fair with family friendly activities and food!

Second Saturday: Dance Dance Evolution

Saturday, Oct. 11 • 6:30pm

Register for FREE concert here.

Opening Reception for Art Exhibition: The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth: Pasadena/Altadena Community 

Please join us for the opening reception on Sunday, October 12, 3–5 PM. Exhibition Open Oct. 12-31, 2025 at Bob Lucas Memorial Lbirary.
 
About the exhibition
Community Women Vital Voices and the Altadena Library, in partnership with cityLAB-UCLA, invite you to The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth: Pasadena/Altadena Community, on view at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library from October 12–31, 2025.
 
First presented at the Eaton Fire Rebuild Senior Summit, this community-rooted exhibition uplifts Black history, resilience, and cultural legacy through family stories, archival research, and interactive storytelling. Anchored by the Legacy Wall and a participatory mapping installation, the exhibition offers space for reflection, connection, and care.
 

Altadena Poets Laureate - Fire and ICE Reading + Open Mic
Tuesday, Oct. 14 • 6-7:30pm
Altadena Main Library

Featuring Neelanjana Banerjee, Teresa Mei Chuc, Hazel Clayton Harrison, Jimmy Vega, workshop participants & more. Poets will read along the theme of Fire & ICE, a continuation of the poetry started at the October 11 workshop led by Teresa Mei Chuc; workshop participants are invited to share at the open mic. This event will be livestreamed at youtube.com/altadenalibrary.

Community Food Distribution
Wednesday, Oct. 15 • 11am-12pm
Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa

Stop by the Altadena Main Library at 600 E. Mariposa to pick up a bag of fresh produce, courtesy of Hollywood Food Coalition. Supplies are limited, first come, first served. If you can, please bring your own extra bags.
 

USC Mobile Dental Clinic

Oct. 16-24, 2025
Madison Elementary School, 515 E. Ashtabula St., Pasadena

PRE-REGISTRATION
Call our office to schedule an appointment for Mobile Dental Clinic. Pre-registration is required! 626-795-5166

 

Eligibility REQUIREMENTS
Must be ages 5-18, and must have a parent or guardian who can commit to several appointments during the week of the clinic.

SAVE the DATE: Free Community Health Fair

Saturday, Oct. 18, 9am-4pm • Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa

Get screened and stay healthy. Services offered:

 

Community Healing with the Music of Capoeira
Saturday, Oct. 18 • 10am-12pm
Main Library Community Room

We are coming together with the music of Capoeira as a tool for community and healing in the wake of the Eaton Fire. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form with community, music, and movement at its core. Thousands and thousands of people of all types the world over can attest to capoeira’s transformative and healing power. Please join us one and all. You will need to sign an ALD liability waiver to participate.
 
About UCA Los Angeles: Founded in 2004. We are Eaton fire folk who lost our home and community in the Eaton Fire. Prior to that, Guatambu and the rest of the team have been sharing the art form of capoeira with the greater Los Angeles area and Altadena for over 20 years.

REBUILDING WITH ACCESSIBILITY
WORKSHOP for Homeowners and Business Owners

Saturday, Oct. 18 • 10am-12pm

Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr.

Join representatives from the LA County Department of Public Works, Foothill

Catalog Foundation, and Altadena Collective for a dynamic workshop exploring inclusive

design in the rebuilding process. This session will highlight practical strategies for

integrating accessibility into infrastructure and public spaces—ensuring that

rebuilding efforts serve everyone. Whether you're a resident, planner, or advocate,

come be part of the conversation that’s building a more equitable tomorrow.

 

Register here.

Alta Arts & Crafts Fair

Saturday, Oct. 18 • 11am-5pm

Fraternal Order of Eages Hall 719, 455 E. Woodbury

The ALTA Arts Collective is proud to announce the launch of our first-ever ALTA Arts & Crafts Fair, happening Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall 719, located at 455 E. Woodbury Road, Altadena.

 

This milestone event is more than just a fair — it’s a heartfelt celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and the community that sustains us. For the first time, ALTA will bring together local artists, makers, and neighbors for a full day of art, connection, and discovery.

 

The fair will feature both indoor and outdoor booths, showcasing a wide range of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, woodworking, textiles, and more. In addition to the artists, we’re inviting local vendors and small businesses to join us outdoors, adding flavor and festivity to the experience.

 

At its core, this event is about more than art—it’s about rebuilding, reconnecting, and honoring the strength of our local creative community. Many of the participating artists were directly impacted by the Eaton Canyon Fire, and this event is a meaningful step forward—an opportunity to heal, share, and emerge through art.

Open Book: Ben Ehrenreich in conversatoin with Carribean Fragoza

Monday, Oct. 20 • 6:30-8:30pm 
Altadena Main Library

Purchase tickets at https://pasadenaliteraryalliance.org/open-book/

SAVE the DATE: 23rd Annual Women for Racial Justice Breakfast

Oct. 23, 8am • Pasadena Hilton

Get ready for the 23rd Annual Women for Racial Justice Breakfast! For over two decades, this powerful event has brought together the Pasadena and Glendale communities and beyond, fostering deep learning and inspiring action for racial justice.

For more than two decades, this powerful gathering has united the Pasadena and Glendale communities and beyond, sparking deep learning and inspiring bold action for racial justice.

 

This year, we are honored to welcome Joanna S. Jackson, President and CEO of the Weingart Foundation, as our keynote speaker. With over 25 years of leadership in the nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors, Joanna is a champion for racial and social justice whose work has transformed communities across California and the nation.

 

Tickets available now! Click here to purchase.

SAVE THE DATE: Tedx Altadena

Sunday, Oct. 26, 10am-5pm
Altadena Main Library

TEDxAltadena2025: Reclaim. Rebuild. Reimagine. is a powerful call to action and healing, rooted in the heart of a community devastated by the Eaton wildfire. This independently organized TEDx event will bring together Altadena's bold thinkers, resilient leaders, policy innovators, and creative collaborators to share transformative ideas.

 

Due to limited space, attendance is capped at 100 guests. We’re prioritizing participants who have a direct connection to Altadena—whether you live or work here, receive or provide services, or have been personally affected by recent events in the community. Register for a seat here.

 

You can also sponsor the event, volunteer, or donate to support this event. https://tedxaltadena.com/ 

Family Friendly Halloween Organ Concert and Trunk or Treat

Friday, Oct. 31
Trunk or Treat • 5-8pm

Pipe Organ Concerts • 6pm AND 7pm
West Minster Presbyterian Church, 1757 N. Lake

SAVE THE DATE: Builder Expo

Sunday, Nov. 9 • 10am-5pm
Loma Alta Park

RSVP by scanning the QR code or click here.

SAVE THE DATE: Altadena Small Business Market at Mariposa Junction

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 12-4pm
Mariposa Between Lake and El Molino