California residents now pay the highest price for electricity in the continental U.S., state analysts reported last month. Costs have been driven in part by levies to prevent and insure against wildfires, but the analysts anticipate a less conspicuous source ... More »
After postponing its 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count due to the January fires, the L.A. Homeless Services Authority will kick off its annual operation Tuesday evening. Pasadena’s Homeless Count will occur Wednesday and Thursday. The tally provides a po... More »
Pasadena launches its annual Homeless Count this week, amidst widespread disaster impacts which have affected volunteers and people experiencing homelessness alike. Officials and volunteers will navigate a unique set of circumstances due to the Eaton Fire. At ... More »
Mayor Victor Gordo’s State of the City Speech will include remarks about the catastrophic Eaton Fire, which comes as no surprise. The theme for this year’s speech is, “Pasadena: A Resilient Community.” “According to the City Charter, as Mayor I am required to ... More »
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last week to approve a motion allocating 50 federal housing vouchers to residents displaced by the devastating January wildfires. The emergency housing initiative, introduced as a motion by Board Ch... More »
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today rejected State Farm’s request for “emergency” rate increases, setting up what could be a highly consequential showdown with the state’s biggest insurer — and going against the recommendation of his staff exp... More »
The eligibility determination of a landmark designation application for the property at 315 North Pasadena Ave. has been called for review by the Historic Preservation Commission following a request from Commissioner Juan de la Cruz. Roosevelt Middle School wa... More »
Teresa Magula, Pasadena’s new Independent Police Auditor, presented her first monthly report before the Community Police Oversight Commission Thursday night, outlining plans to launch a series of bilingual town hall meetings as part of a comprehensive strategy... More »
Monday, February 17 City Council NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, scheduled for Monday, February 17,2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Pasadena City Hall, 100 North Garfiel... More »
Pasadena Water and Power has released its fiscal year 2024 annual report, documenting the municipal utility’s recovery from last winter’s natural gas price surge while detailing progress toward environmental sustainability goals. The 40-page report, covering o... More »
Pasadena announced most municipal facilities will close on Monday, Feb. 17, for Presidents Day, but essential emergency services will continue normal operations. Most federal, state and county government offices will also be closed Monday, along with schools, ... More »
A new California bill aims to protect wildfire survivors and other disaster victims from excessive fees and unfair practices by public insurance adjusters. Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena) introduced AB 597 – The Insurance Payment Protection Act on ... More »
