Stephen Cuevas

For over a century, the dozens of hundred-foot-tall cedar trees lining Santa Rosa Avenue in Altadena come alive each December with a colorful galaxy of lights.

It was feared the mile-long stretch of cedars would have been lost in the Eaton Fire.

They survived, shielding scores of homes below their branches.

Altadena's representative in Congress, Judy Chu, called Saturday night's celebration a moment of healing and triumph.

Altadena's Christmas tree lane will shine brightly every night through the new year.

For NPR News, I'm Stephen Cuevas in Altadena.

For over a century, the dozens of hundred-foot-tall cedar trees lining Santa Rosa Avenue in Altadena come alive each December with a colorful galaxy of lights.

It was feared the mile-long stretch of cedars would have been lost in the Eaton Fire.

They survived, shielding scores of homes below their branches.

Altadena's representative in Congress, Judy Chu, called Saturday night's celebration a moment of healing and triumph.

Altadena's Christmas tree lane will shine brightly every night through the new year.

For NPR News, I'm Stephen Cuevas in Altadena.