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The Fire Stories Project is a documentary theater production that collected stories from children and teens living in Altadena and Pasadena about their experiences of the Eaton Fire. The play will run from Friday, Jan. 31 to Monday, Feb. 2. localnewspasadena.com/8p7h

The holidays can be a time of joy, but also a time of tension, especially for divorcing couples. In high-conflict divorces, questions around spending often lead to a deeper look at financial transparency, where forensic accounting can play a critical role. localnewspasadena.com/hvti

Interested in watching the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Ticket registration is to open in Jan. 2026 and will use a lottery-style system. localnewspasadena.com/00sg

During the busy holiday season, exploring places that have been set as Hollywood’s backdrop is a great way to learn more about the city’s rich culture. One place is the Langham Huntington Hotel which you can see in "The Parent Trap" and "Saving Mr. Banks." localnewspasadena.com/aaxu

Fifteen or so young singers recently gathered outside owner/curator Mary Hoffman’s fine art space — “The BAG,”— for WINTERFEST in Sierra Madre on December 6th. The all-girl choir sang songs like "Imagine" and "All I Want For Christmas Is You." localnewspasadena.com/m407

Cha-Rie Tang was appointed 2026 Artist-in-Residence at the Pasadena Museum of History. The current retrospective of her work on wood, paper, ceramics, and glass, Cha-Rie Tang: 48 Years of Artistic Innovation in Pasadena, may be viewed through Jan. 18. localnewspasadena.com/fgoa

Pasadena Councilmember Jason Lyon embraced the holiday season with a packed and purposeful schedule, spreading cheer, goodwill, and a strong sense of community through a series of festive appearances and neighborhood celebrations across his district. localnewspasadena.com/v04g

The Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater brings its beloved 1969 adaptation of “The Nutcracker” to the stage from November 29 through January 4 at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, continuing its role as a standout Christmas show in the San Gabriel Valley. localnewspasadena.com/lw2v

On Sunday, Dec. 14, the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden hosted an educational and cultural event organized by the Tuna Canyon Detention Station. The event featured an exhibition with information about the detention center. localnewspasadena.com/zky2

The TAYO Legacy Foundation is hosting a Toy Drive at various locations in L.A. through Dec. 19, in preparation for its upcoming annual Holiday Toy Giveaway on Dec. 21. They're seeking new, unwrapped toys worth $15 or more suitable for children aged 0-12. localnewspasadena.com/knkb

Across California’s prisons, incarcerated people work for wages that fall far below what anyone considers livable. Many earn between 8¢ and 37¢ per hour which makes it nearly impossible to manage basic expenses, much less meet legal financial obligations. localnewspasadena.com/4a6w

Chiquita Bonita, a family-owned Mexican restaurant on East Colorado, is one of those Pasadena spots that stays true to itself, year after year, says food critic Peter Dills. Read Dill's review of Chiquita Bonita: localnewspasadena.com/c4rt

Recently, photographer Tom Mills went on an insect safari in the Lower Arroyo Seco in Pasadena armed with his macro photography gear in hopes of finding some insects and spiders to photograph. Despite the cool weather, he wasn’t disappointed. localnewspasadena.com/vrjp