CTLA Board

In 1956 Altadena community was left on its own to take care of the annual lighting, and the Christmas Tree Lane Association (CTLA) was founded. The original members were able to enlist the assistance of Local 11 of the Electrical Worker’s Union to string the trees each year. Boy Scouts manned the side street blockades which directed traffic to the top of the Lane.

In the years since 2000, when California electrical utilities were deregulated, CTLA has been struggling to keep the Lane alive. While in the past the power was donated by Southern California Edison, the Association now faces utility bills for the Lane. Several years ago, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich provided funds for upgrading the electrical grids and systems, but the issue of electricity bills as well as costly liability insurance remain a constant threat to the survival of the Lane. Support of the community, including volunteering on the Lane and contributing through membership, is the only way CTLA can keep the Lane lighted for many holiday seasons to come.

Christmas Tree Lane Association is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, elected every March. The Board meets once a month to discuss CTLA business and plan future activities.