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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Altadena Mural Honored as LA County Declares Jan. 24 “Robert Vargas Day”
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World-renowned Los Angeles muralist Robert Vargas stands in front of a section of one of his previous murals, titled “Nourish the Soul,” which celebrates AHF’s Food for Health program – a free, nutritious fresh food distribution program created by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). Vargas will unveil his latest mural partnership with Food for Health and Altadena’s Fairoaks Burger on Saturday, June 7 at 10:00 am. [Photo: Mark Von Holden/AP Content Services for AIDS Healthcare Foundation]
The declaration, introduced by Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis, honors Vargas for his public art contributions across Los Angeles and internationally. The motion notes that his murals “reflect the surrounding community members, their cultural heritage, and historic moments,” and credits his work with strengthening Los Angeles’ reputation as a global center for public art and creative expression. The motion also highlights his community involvement and charitable work.
Vargas’ murals appear throughout the region, including a Shohei Ohtani tribute in Little Tokyo, “Fernandomania” in Boyle Heights and the “Nourishing the Community” mural at Project Angel Food’s Vine Street headquarters.
In Altadena, Vargas painted “From the Ashes” at Fair Oaks Burger following last January’s Eaton Fire. Supervisor Kathryn Barger, in a statement issued after the vote, said the mural serves as a reminder to Altadena residents “that disasters do not define us and to keep persevering,” adding that she appreciates Vargas’ dedication to the community.
Vargas is currently creating a 60,000-square-foot mural titled “Angelus” at Fifth and Hill streets in downtown Los Angeles, which is expected to set a Guinness World Record for the largest mural by a single artist. In a social media video posted before the ceremony, he thanked his family, supporters and the supervisors who sponsored the motion, calling the recognition “a historic moment.”
The county proclamation designates Jan. 24 each year as Robert Vargas Day. The city of Los Angeles previously established Sept. 8 as Robert Vargas Day and named the intersection of Pennsylvania and Boyle avenues in Boyle Heights “Robert Vargas Square.”
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