The Altadena Community Center reopened Saturday, almost a year and a half after it was damaged in the deadly Eaton Fire.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joined residents, community partners and the County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs on Saturday to celebrate the occasion.
“The Altadena Community Center has always been a place where neighbors connect and support one another,” Barger said. “As Altadena continues to recover and rebuild, it’s essential that community spaces evolve to meet residents’ changing needs. This renewed facility will help ensure that local families have access to services, resources, and opportunities close to home.”
The DCBA had assumed operations at the center, located at 730 E. Altadena Drive, only days before the historic fire erupted in Altadena in January 2025. The center was closed for smoke damage and re-purposed as a support center for wildfire survivors.
After Saturday, it will operate as a full community hub offering services, recovery support and space for civic engagement.
Saturday’s open house, themed “New Beginnings,” drew community members who toured the renovated facility, met with county departments and local organizations, received health screenings, and weighed in on future programming. The event also marked a milestone in the DCBA’s year-long 50th anniversary celebration.
The Eaton Fire erupted on Jan. 7, 2025, destroying more than 9,400 structures, leaving thousands displaced and killing 18 people.