Under a cover of clouds and precipitation, the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade kicked off 2026 in Pasadena, California. Celebrating 'The Magic in Teamwork,' floats pay tribute to themes of community, friendship, collaboration, and resilience. We wish you a hopeful and blessed new year.
Los Angeles County is in a state of emergency as fires devastate the region. This post focuses on the Eaton Fire, which is affecting Altadena and Pasadena, as well as the foothill cities. There are considerations listed here, along with ways we can help relief efforts.
The list below are resources that are available in Los Angeles County. When times are hard, there is hope. If you are struggling, please don't feel you have to go through the trials of life alone. There is help.
On a clear, sun-soaked day, the Cranky Camper revisits a low, but challenging peak at the front of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Trigger Warning: Gun violence We reflect on the Lunar New Year tragedy in Monterey Park, California- just a city over from where this was written.
The Cranky Camper 