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Many local businesses are now open and doing their part in the recovery effort.
Businesses have opened across the District and the following lists may not be complete. If you own a business that has reopened, please let us know.
In District 1 and 2 businesses like Perry’s Joint and Burrito Express continue to do their part in the community recovery.
“Now more than ever, it’s crucial to rally behind our local businesses,” Councilmember Tyron Hampton told Pasadena Now on Tuesday.
“These small establishments have long served as the foundation of our community, generously contributing their time and resources to various causes and supporting our schools. In this time of need, it’s our opportunity to return the favor. By choosing to support them, we not only bolster our local economy but also uplift those individuals who have suffered significant losses due to the recent fire—both employees and business owners alike. We all share a hopeful vision for rebuilding. Let’s ensure we protect what we have by backing our local businesses during this pivotal moment.”
According to Federal Small Business Administration, a disaster can devastate local businesses by causing physical damage to their buildings and infrastructure, disrupt supply chains which can ultimately lead to lost revenue due to customer displacement, employee injuries or absences, and potential closure if unable to recover financially from the damage, the loss of the business can harm the local economy.
Here is a list of businesses that have reopened or remain open in District 1:
• Perry’s Joint
• Baja Tacos on Lake
• Homestate
• Ferrazzani Pasta
• Coffee and Plants
• CLSC Classics screen printing
• Rio Ranch market
• Waterboy Water Services
• Pollos Puebla #1
• Kings, Breakfast and Burger
• Zen Dive Diving Supply Store
• Hollis Furniture
• Highlight Coffee
• Summit recording Studios
• CrossFit Altadena
• Chuy’s Tires
In District 2 Burrito Express has donated more than $7,000 in food to first responders, volunteers and families who have been impacted by the Eaton Fire.
So far more than 14,000 acres have been scorched by the fire, and countless homes have been destroyed.
Firefighters have contained 87% of the fire.
These following business and establishments continue to serve Pasadena and the residents of District 2:
• Lavender and Honey
• Jameson Brown
• Octavia’s Bookshelf
• Millie’s Cafe
• Seed Bakery
• Woon Kitchen
• Burrito Express
• Sarkis Pastry
• Sasoon Bakery
• Vrej Pastries
• Tacos Poncitlan
• Acai Bar
• Connal’s Pasadena
“Overlooked in this manifold disaster has been the indirect impact on local small businesses of evacuations and lost business,” said Councilmember Rick Cole, “Many have selflessly pitched in to help with the relief effort in some different ways it is critical we support them in these times so they can stay open and continue to serve our community in the months and years ahead. We also need to offer opportunities for Altadena businesses that burned down to operate in vacant spaces in Pasadena, if that will help them in the recovery effort we also need to show their customers an opportunity support these businesses.”
Tomorrow: Businesses in District 3 and District 4
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