A bear that had been living under an Altadena home for six weeks was finally evicted. The bear had been present since around Christmas, with wildlife officials attempting to trap it.
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
Thursday, January 8, 2026
A year after the Eaton Fire, a Black Altadena family is fighting to stay in their community. They hope to celebrate Christmas 2026 in a new home after losing theirs.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
A free community singing event called 'Songs for Altadena' is scheduled for January 8th. The event aims to be a healing gathering for the community.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The iconic Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena is entering its final days of the holiday season. Residents can still experience the festive glow of the holiday lights.
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Edwin Castro of Altadena, California, won the $2.04 billion Powerball lottery in November. This Christmas Eve win in Arkansas nearly dethroned his previous record-breaking prize.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
A resident of Altadena, CA, has been dealing with a bear living under his home. The bear finally emerged on Christmas Day, leading to a lawsuit threat from the homeowner.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena is once again illuminated, bringing holiday cheer after a devastating fire. The lights serve as a symbol of resilience and community spirit for the area.
The twinkling lights of Christmas Tree Lane are illuminating Altadena, California, once again. This display has been a tradition for the community for many years.
Friday, December 26, 2025
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane is once again illuminated, marking a festive return a year after the Eaton Fire. This beloved local tradition brings holiday cheer to the community.
A mile-long stretch of Altadena's Santa Rose Avenue, known as Christmas Tree Lane, is shining brightly this holiday season. The display offers a festive scene reminiscent of a Hallmark Christmas movie.
There is still time to catch the trains in Altadena, which are a popular holiday attraction. These festive displays offer a unique seasonal experience for visitors.
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Despite a devastating wildfire, nearly every house on Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane was spared. The community's holiday spirit remains strong as lights were still hanging after the blaze.
Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena endured the Eaton fire, with lights still hanging on the street after the blaze. The community's resilience shines through the holiday season.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
A woman in Altadena is reflecting on her first Christmas since losing her home and a cherished Black Santa collection in a wildfire. The devastating fires last winter impacted vast swaths of Los Angeles County.
Monday, December 22, 2025
An atmospheric river is set to bring heavy rain to the Southland during Christmas week. Altadena is expected to be among the wettest regions globally.
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Kathy Griffin was seen in good spirits attending a Christmas party in Altadena, California. The event took place on December 19th.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane is illuminated once again, nearly a year after the Eaton Fire. It takes many helping hands to hang the lights that bring the festive display to life.
Friday, December 19, 2025
Experience an evening of reflection and music with Christmas Carols Unplugged. This live, in-person event will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Discover "Christmas from the Heart of Altadena," an event celebrating the holiday spirit in the community. This article highlights local holiday cheer.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.25 billion, with the largest ever being $2 billion. A winning ticket for a previous large jackpot was sold in Altadena, California.
An Altadena resident shares personal reflections on celebrating Christmas after losing cherished Black Santas in a fire. The article touches on past holiday traditions and hosting celebrations in California.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, CA has been recognized as one of the best Christmas lights displays in America. This beloved local tradition offers a festive experience for the community.
Following a fire, Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane is providing an emotional return to normalcy for the community. The Christmas Tree Lane Association is involved in this local holiday tradition.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
GMA Life visited Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, CA, highlighting the festive display. The segment also included Deals & Steals with Tory Johnson.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Altadena's beloved Christmas Tree Lane has been lit up once again, bringing a hopeful light after recent fires. The annual lighting ceremony signifies the return of this cherished holiday tradition.
Despite uncertainty, Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane has lit up once again for the holiday season. The event is associated with the Altadena Christmas Tree Lane Association.
Two 5-year-old twins from Altadena, California, had the honor of participating in the state tree lighting ceremony. This event was part of a larger holiday celebration.
A local church in Altadena has announced expanded partnerships for its upcoming toy giveaway event. This initiative aims to support families during the holiday season.
Friday, December 12, 2025
Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena has been lit up, nearly a year after the Eaton Fire. This marks the return of a beloved holiday tradition to the community.
Altadena's cherished Christmas tradition is back, bringing holiday cheer to the community. This event highlights the return of festive celebrations after a challenging year.
Five-year-old twins from Altadena, Jude and Rebecca Kessler, participated in lighting the state Christmas tree in Sacramento. They joined Governor Gavin Newsom for the festive ceremony.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
A community group is collecting special holiday ornaments for victims of the Eaton Fire in Altadena. As the holiday season approaches, residents are being asked to contribute items to help those affected by the fire.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Altadena's beloved Christmas Tree Lane is shining again nearly a year after a deadly wildfire tore through the area. The lighting ceremony marked the 105th anniversary of the historic display.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Altadena's beloved Christmas Tree Lane has made an emotional return after residents survived the recent Eaton Fire. The lighting ceremony symbolizes resilience and renewal for the community, marking the start of the holiday season.
Residents in Altadena, California, are moving forward after the Eaton Fire devastated the region earlier this year. The community's Christmas Tree Lane has returned, offering a symbol of hope and normalcy.
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane provides an emotional return to normalcy after the Eaton fire. The event aims to spread joy and healing, with residents finding solace in the community's resilience.
For residents of Altadena, the return of Christmas Tree Lane marks the start of the holiday season. It also serves as a powerful symbol of resilience and renewal following the California fires.
The holiday spirit returns to Altadena, California, with the lighting festival of the "Christmas Tree Lane." This event occurs 11 months after devastating fires impacted the region.
Despite challenges, Altadena held its 105th Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony. The event was enjoyed by many, including those from Pasadena, California.
A beloved stretch of Altadena was glowing once again with the historic Christmas Tree Lane lighting display. The display features over many lights, bringing holiday cheer back to the area.
Monday, December 8, 2025
Despite recent wildfires, Altadena's historic Christmas Tree Lane has been relit, bringing hope and cheer to the community. This beloved tradition continues to shine, symbolizing the town's resilience and the spirit of the season.
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane lit up on Saturday, continuing a beloved tradition despite challenges from recent fires. The lighting ceremony brought a symbol of the season and community spirit back to the fire-ravaged town.
Altadena successfully held its 105th Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony, a significant event for the community. The deodar cedars of Santa Rosa Avenue once again became a symbol of the season and Altadena itself.
Students in Altadena, California, prepared to perform at the annual Christmas Tree Lane lighting ceremony. This event was part of a weekend featuring various Christmas light ceremonies.
Altadena's historic Christmas Tree Lane has reopened for the first time since the devastating January wildfires. Volunteers worked to re-string lights, bringing the holiday display back to life.
Rising from the ashes, Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane Association's Winter Festival is gearing up for a record crowd as it celebrates its reopening. The lane lights up, bringing much-needed cheer to the community after the devastating wildfires.
Altadena's historic Christmas Tree Lane lit up once again on Saturday, marking a hopeful milestone in the community's recovery following the Eaton Fire. The lighting ceremony brought much-needed cheer to residents.
The Altadena Christmas Tree Lane Association's Winter Festival is gearing up for a record crowd as it celebrates its reopening. The historic lane lights up, bringing hope to the fire-ravaged community.
Despite a devastating year following the Eaton Fire, residents of Altadena showed their resilience at the Christmas Tree Lane lighting ceremony. The event brought a sense of hope and community spirit.
The Christmas Tree Lane lighting event took place in Altadena, California, on December 6, 2025. This marked a significant moment for the community, especially after recent challenges.
Altadena held its 105th Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony on a chilly Saturday evening. The deodar cedars of Santa Rosa Avenue were illuminated, continuing a long-standing tradition.
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane has returned, lighting up the neighborhood almost a year after the Eaton Fires. The community's tradition of illuminating the lane continues, bringing holiday cheer.
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane and Upper Hastings Ranch have begun their holiday glow, bringing seasonal cheer to the fire-ravaged areas. Christmas Tree Lane is a designated California State Historic site.
Altadena welcomed the community back to Christmas Tree Lane on Saturday night, marking the full return of the century-old tradition. The iconic display lights up the area, bringing much-needed holiday cheer.
The Christmas tree at The Grove is shown, alongside information about the Milpas Street Holiday Parade in Santa Barbara. This article mentions the lighting of Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane on December 6, 2019.
The trees on Santa Rosa Avenue in Altadena have lit the holiday season for over 100 years, and this weekend they are back and brighter than ever. The historic Christmas Tree Lane brings much-needed cheer.
Eleven months after the Eaton Fire ravaged Altadena, the community came together to celebrate a tradition that has been more than a century old. The historic Christmas Tree Lane lights up once again.
The first Altadena home fully rebuilt after the Eaton Fire is complete, and the community's Christmas Tree Lane is set to relight. This marks a significant step in the area's recovery and the return of a beloved holiday tradition.
Motorists are shown cruising Santa Rosa Avenue, known as Christmas Tree Lane, in Altadena, California, in 2018. The lane will light up on Saturday, continuing a beloved tradition in the fire-ravaged area.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Altadena's historic Christmas Tree Lane is set to light up again, serving as a hopeful milestone for the community. The beloved holiday display returns after being impacted by the Eaton Fire.
Christmas Tree Lane is indeed coming back to Altadena this year. This iconic holiday tradition will once again grace the community.
Altadena's historic Christmas Tree Lane is set to relight on Saturday, following the Eaton Fire. This marks a significant milestone for the community's recovery and holiday spirit.
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane will glow again on Saturday, offering a hopeful milestone in the community's recovery from the Eaton Fire. Thousands of people typically visit the lane each holiday season.
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane is set to be lit this weekend, bringing holiday cheer back to the community. This event signifies a return to tradition after recent challenges.
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane will return on Saturday, approximately 11 months after the Eaton Fire. This marks the reopening of the beloved holiday tradition.
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane is scheduled to relight tomorrow, following the impact of the Eaton Fire. Thousands of people from across Southern California make the trip to cruise under its glowing canopy.
Altadena's historic Christmas Tree Lane will glow again on Saturday, marking a hopeful milestone in the community's recovery from the Eaton Fire. This event brings back a cherished holiday tradition.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Altadena's beloved Christmas Tree Lane, a 105-year-old tradition, is switching back on this Saturday. This marks its first lighting since the Eaton Fire, bringing illuminated joy back to the community.
Altadena residents can pick up a Christmas tree at a drive-thru event. This giveaway aims to provide trees conveniently to local families.
A team from Altadena, California, recently participated remotely in the World's Largest Christmas Cookie Exchange. The event provided a cathartic experience for the participants.
Preparations are underway for Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane, with volunteers installing holiday lights. The association president is actively involved in the setup for this annual tradition.
Friday, December 5, 2025
The Altadena Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony took place on Saturday. The event highlighted the significance of the memorial tree and its green lights.
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane is ready to charm visitors this weekend. This beloved holiday tradition is a must-see for the season.
The Altadena Cookie Exchange, a California group, was part of a successful Christmas Cookie Exchange event. Their participation added to the festive spirit.
The Pasadena Armenian Police Advisory Council is hosting its 30th Annual Christmas Toy Drive. This event supports the community in Pasadena and surrounding areas like Altadena.
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane is returning for its 105th year. This iconic holiday display is a cherished tradition for the community.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane is celebrating its 105th year, returning after a fire nearly erased it. This iconic symbol of Altadena is a designated California Historical Landmark.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena and the Holiday Light up in Upper Hastings Ranch are returning this Saturday. Communities hit hard by the Eaton fire are turning their holiday lights back on.
Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane is lighting up again this weekend after a year of recovery. Holiday lights decorate the lane, bringing festive cheer back to the community.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Altadena's iconic Christmas Tree Lane is set to light up this weekend, marking a beloved community-powered holiday tradition. The festivities will take place on Santa Rosa Avenue & Mariposa Street starting at 6:00pm on December 6, 2025.
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Altadena is reviving its historic Christmas Tree Lane after the Eaton Fire, symbolizing resilience. The event will feature lights, carolers, and Santa Claus.