Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 2:37 pm
More than 200 employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency have been fired as part of the Trump Administration’s sweeping cuts to the federal workforce. And more cuts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency may be coming. On Tuesday, State Sen. Sash... More »
Monday, February 17, 2025 | 12:48 pm
The Pasadena Rental Housing Board will consider adopting a series of new regulations and resolutions aimed at assisting residents affected by the Eaton Fire. The devastating fire broke out on Jan. 7 in Eaton Canyon and left many people displaced. The fire also... More »
Monday, February 17, 2025 | 12:43 pm
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is addressing her trip to Africa during the historic windstorm that preceded January’s deadly Los Angeles wildfires, admitting for the first time that she now views it as a mistake. “Yeah, absolutely, there is no question about tha... More »
Friday, February 14, 2025 | 10:59 am
Years ago, wrecked with climate anxiety, I left my Hollywood job for something much sexier: Midwestern utility consumer advocacy. I drove around Illinois, scraping ice off my windshield and spreading the good word of the clean energy transition. Feeling lost i... More »
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 3:19 pm
A power outage affected about 1,000 customers in District 2 on Thursday, according to an email from Councilmember Rick Cole. According to Cole, crews were actively working to restore service to the affected areas, and power has already been restored to some re... More »
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 3:01 pm
Los Angeles County officials have launched an immediate initiative to secure rental housing for families displaced by the Eaton Fire. The Los Angeles County Development Authority is working alongside the American Red Cross to identify available one- and two-be... More »
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 2:24 pm
It’s raining this week, but the catastrophic firestorm last month culminated the longest seasonal dry spell ever recorded in Southern California. One of the central themes in my campaign for City Council last year was the urgency of Pasadena preparing now for ... More »
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 1:39 pm
Pasadena City College has received a $1 million grant from the Ballmer Group to support critical relief for students, faculty, staff, and community members recovering from the devastation of the recent wildfires. “The PCC community is extremely grateful to Ste... More »
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 6:22 pm
ExchangeRight, a Pasadena-based major player in real estate investment trusts and DST (Delaware Statutory Trust) portfolios, announced its latest debt-free offering, All-Cash 6 DST, has been fully subscribed, reaching a total of $23.26 million. The portfolio c... More »
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 4:28 pm
The scent of fresh roses will mixed with the crisp and rainy February air as couples, some clutching marriage license applications and others adjusting last-minute boutonnières, line up outside the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Norwalk h... More »
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 4:09 pm
A quiet determination fills the air at FitSport Kinetics. Here, movement is more than just exercise—it’s an act of resilience. On Sunday, February 23, from noon to 3 p.m., people affected by Parkinson’s disease will gather for Parkinson’s in Motion, a free int... More »
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 3:54 pm
The National Weather Service has issued a high-risk alert for significant road flooding and burn scar debris flows in areas recently affected by fires. During storms, there is increased potential for flash floods, falling rocks and mud and debris flows. Everyo... More »