The Pasadena Branch of the NAACP, in partnership with Councilmember Tyron Hampton, is urging San Gabriel Valley organizations and residents working to end discrimination to share their experiences ahead of the California Commission on the State of Hate’s upcom... More »
A preliminary economic analysis of Pasadena’s ambitious 710 freeway Reconnecting Communities project shows four development scenarios are “potentially feasible,” though concerns remain about covering massive infrastructure costs. The analysis, prepared by cons... More »
The vehicle pursuit policy in Pasadena is under scrutiny after an independent audit found inconsistent reviews, unclear tactics, and safety concerns in police chases. Independent Police Auditor Teresa Magula will present the findings Thursday to the city’s Com... More »
California ride-hailing drivers just won a crucial round in their pursuit of the right to unionize, but the political drama around the process and among the state’s drivers groups raises plenty of questions about what comes next. Lawmakers sent Assembly Bill 1... More »
Residents in Pasadena can now install larger solar systems thanks to a resolution passed by the City Council on Monday. The resolution is part of the city’s strategy to reach 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030. Under the proposal, Pasadena Water and Power no... More »
The Pasadena City Council on Monday amended contracts with two local nonprofit providers to add more than $1.1 million in Los Angeles County Measure A funding for rapid rehousing, shelter, and homelessness prevention programs. Measure A, also called the Afford... More »
Pasadena’s Municipal Services Committee will scrutinize progress on Metro’s 18-mile North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit corridor at City Hall Tuesday, as the long-planned transit project approaches its construction phase. The 4 p.m. meeting will feat... More »
Legislation by Assemblymember John Harabedian to create a state-led disaster housing task force advanced Monday, with Assembly Bill 239 now headed to the governor’s desk for final approval. Harabedian represents Pasadena and Altadena. AB 239 passed the Califor... More »
The City Council on Monday approved an urgency ordinance prohibiting Senate Bill 9 housing applications in areas damaged by the Eaton Fire and designated as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The move follows Gov. Gavin Newsom’s July 30 executive order givi... More »
Pasadena’s Northwest Commission will hear a presentation on the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process covering $815 million and 79 projects for Northwest Pasadena during a special meeting on Tuesday, September 9. The five-year Capital Improvement P... More »
Mayor Victor M. Gordo on Sunday issued a proclamation declaring Sept. 7–13 as National Suicide Prevention Week in Pasadena, citing suicide as the nation’s 11th leading cause of death and the second among people 10 to 34. In his proclamation, Gordo wrote, “Wher... More »
Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department will present updates on fall programming and community initiatives to the Recreation and Parks Commission Tuesday evening, Sept. 9. The department is partnering with the Pasadena Latino Heri... More »
