One year after the Eaton Fire, Altadena is finding small ways to celebrate the holidays

On December 17th, the holiday magic arrived on wheels. As a room full of kids watched in delight, a Postmates delivery truck adorned with lights and topped with giant replicas of burgers, fries and ice cream pulled up in front of the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena’s Mackenzie-Scott branch bearing Christmas trees, twinkling lights, inflatable decorations, and STEAM-inspired toys designed to spark imagination and discovery. And as if that moment weren’t magical enough—it even snowed that day (thanks to a snow machine, also courtesy of Postmates).Since early 2025, Postmates has made a concerted...