Los Angeles County supervisors Tuesday called for a coordinated response to protect vulnerable populations in future emergencies, in a move prompted by shortcomings experienced by older residents of the Mirador Apartments in Altadena during the Eaton Fire. Int... More »
Eliot Arts Magnet will host “Fauxchella,” a free festival showcasing student performances, on Saturday, May 17, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Blair Amphitheater, despite serious damage to their campus from the Eaton Fire. The event will feature music from the schoo... More »
This week, the City Council adopted this year’s Capital Improvement Program. It contained nearly half a billion dollars in new funding for Pasadena’s infrastructure needs. But it leaves unfunded $2 billion of future investment needed to keep our community safe... More »
Facing declining sales tax revenues and flat property tax growth, Pasadena city officials on Monday unveiled what they called the most challenging budget in recent memory—one shaped by economic uncertainty and a patchwork of shifting revenue projections. “It’s... More »
In your article on April 30th (“Pasadena Rental Housing Department Underspends Budget by 45%”), you cite a report that was delivered to the Pasadena Rental Housing Board on Thursday, May 1st. This report states that the Rent Stabilization Department spent $2,6... More »
The Pasadena City Council opened its Monday meeting on May 5, 2025 with ceremonial matters, including introduction of a new sergeant at arms, a proclamation for Pasadena Bike Month, and a moment to honor the passing of a longtime city employeeb Ann Erdman. Aft... More »
Martin Dorado, a fifth-grade teacher at Madison Elementary School, has been named Pasadena Unified School District’s Teacher of the Year. The announcement comes as schools across the nation celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5-9, 2025. “I wa... More »
The Pasadena City Council approved a slate of appointments, reappointments and resignations to the city’s advisory bodies during its meeting Monday. The Council’s actions included 28 positions — 5 appointments and 23 reappointments — along with 3 resignations ... More »
Pasadena’s Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group is scheduled to hold a special meeting this Thursday to discuss key themes for the 710 corridor. According to the agenda, presentations from design firm Perkins Eastman on land use themes and from the Depa... More »
The Pasadena City Council passed a resolution on Monday to approve its Fiscal Year 2026 project list under the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1). The successful vote could allow the City to secure nearly $3.7 million in state transportation fund... More »
The Pasadena City Council approved a proposal on Monday to significantly reduce or waive several fees associated with building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), as part of a broader push to encourage affordable housing and multigenerational living in the city. ... More »
The Pasadena City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday extending an interim ordinance that eases rebuilding restrictions for residents affected by the Eaton Fire. The extension gives property owners until March 23, 2027, to take advantage of stream... More »
