Juneteenth (short for June 19th), also called Freedom Day and Jubilee Day, is the national commemoration of the day the last enslaved Americans learned they were free... two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn the history >>
Check Out Local Juneteenth Events on the Altadena Community Calendar
Anyone in the community can add their events for free on this community calendar! Keep up with the latest gatherings around town and engage with your community in new ways. To get started, visit www.AltadenaNews.org, scroll down to the calendar, and click the green Submit Your Altadena Event button.
Governor Newsom Makes Face Masks Mandatory in Public Spaces
On June 2, four Altadena high school seniors received $1,000 each from the Altadena Chamber of Commerce Marion Wullschlager Scholarship Fund. Three of the students are graduating from John Muir High School and one is from Marshall Fundamental.
Southern California Edison Proposes Rates Increase
Southern California Edison's recent proposed rate increase would raise residential customers' electricity rates by 14.4% in 2021. The California Public Utilities Commission is accepting public comments on this proposed change until end of June. Make a public comment >>
Congresswoman Judy Chu Hosts Live Discussion about Census
Friday, June 19, 1:30pm on Facebook
Rep. Judy Chu invites you to a discussion on the importance of an accurate 2020 Census count and how you can help ensure everyone is counted. An undercount will have serious negative impacts on the State of California and the San Gabriel Valley, which will result in less representation in Congress and less federal funding for local governments. Tune in live on Facebook >>
LA County Parks Launch Free Summer Lunch and Snack Program
Children and youth ages 18 and under can receive a "grab and go" nutritious lunch and snack that include vegetables, fruits, seeds, and healthy dairy products at 49 locations, including Charles White Park, Farnsworth Park, and Loma Alta Park.
