The Pasadena Community Police Oversight Commission is working to select a new Independent Police Auditor before current IPA Richard Rosenthal’s departure on January 18. At his final in-person meeting with the Commission on Thursday, Commissioners said they ha... More »
Councilmember Elect Rick Cole on Wednesday indicated that one of the things he would do after he is sworn into the City Council next month is push for changes to the City’s approach to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). “When I sit on this dais in a month,... More »
Pasadena’s Planning Commission on Wednesday endorsed studying an ambitious plan to transform North Lake Avenue from a car-dominated thoroughfare into a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly corridor, marking the latest attempt to revitalize an area where previous pl... More »
Several decades ago, when Republicans had rough parity with Democrats as they dueled over California’s presidential electoral votes and other offices high and low, GOP strategists counted on what they called “the fishhook.” The elongated shank of the Republica... More »
Ahead of Wednesday’s study session on the North Lake Specific Plan, one commissioner said that the time has come for Pasadena to commit public funds north of the 210 Freeway to transform North Lake Avenue into an economic generator that reduces climate change,... More »
[Updated] The City declared victory on Wednesday in its efforts to pass a bond measure for the Central Library retrofit. As of Wednesday afternoon, the County registrar has counted 72.23% of the Measure PL vote in favor of the $195 million bond measure. The f... More »
Pasadena’s Design Commissioners uncovered what may be an oversight gap in the City’s development review process during their Tuesday meeting study session, learning that standalone parking structures are exempt from Design Commission review regardless of their... More »
Pasadena’s Northwest Commission will hear a crucial presentation on environmental justice planning that aims to ensure all residents can “live, work, and play in healthy places free of pollution in the air, water, and land,” particularly in disadvantaged commu... More »
Los Angeles County District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman has tapped veteran prosecutor Steve Katz as his chief deputy, Hochman announced Monday. Katz has been with the District Attorney’s Office since 1990 after graduating from the UCLA School of Law in 1989.... More »
Backers of a measure to expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and make the CEO position elected claimed victory Monday. Measure G leads 51.36%-48.64%, according to figures released Monday by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Measure G will expa... More »
The Pasadena Planning Commission is scheduled to consider recommending the inclusion of two new projects in the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The projects are focused on stormwater capture and public safety. The Washington Par... More »
The Planning Commission will conduct a study session on a plan that establishes a bold new vision for North Lake Avenue. The North Lake Specific Plan outlines a bold new vision for the corridor. The plan aims to transform the bustling street into a vibrant, pe... More »
