Friday, October 23, 2026 | 12:51 pm
This afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Councilmember Rick Cole invites citizens to the second annual Walktober event to explore the East Washington Village business district. Last year the event attracted over 300 participants. Organizers welcome neighbors and ... More »
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 4:26 pm
The floral magic is taking shape! The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is unveiling six more float renderings for the 138th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, offering another exciting glimpse of the creativity, color and craftsmanship headed to Colorado Boulevard ... More »
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 2:48 pm
Jennifer Thompson, a South Pasadena resident who spent 30 years in broadcast advertising, is making her first run for public office as a candidate for the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees seat representing Trustee Area 5, a seat held by incumbent Kristi... More »
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 2:23 pm
Kristine E. Kwong, who has represented Trustee Area 5 on the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees since 2022, is seeking re-election on the Nov. 3 ballot against first-time candidate Jennifer Thompson. Area 5 covers South Pasadena, San Marino and part of Te... More »
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 2:15 pm
Cynthia Torres has spent two decades helping teenagers get into college. Now she wants a seat at the table that shapes the schools they attend first, where she says student opportunities and the resources needed to sustain them must be considered together. Tor... More »
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 12:54 pm
Earlier this week, a mailer circulated with Pasadena Now’s logo and a quote from an earlier story about the yes and no campaigns for Measure PFD, the local parcel tax measure to fund infrastructure at local fire stations. Almost immediately after it hit mailbo... More »
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 12:47 pm
For the past four years, Dennis McNamara has watched how the Pasadena Unified School District spends its bond money. Now he wants a seat on the board to ensure the District prepares and follows a comprehensive master plan. McNamara, a longtime Pasadena financi... More »
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 5:32 pm
E-Central Credit Union, a local credit union in Pasadena, will host a free community resource and member appreciation event on Thursday, November 12, at its branch headquarters at 990 S. Fair Oaks Ave. The event will focus on various financial literacy topics ... More »
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 1:05 pm
Los Angeles County officials launched a $1 million pilot program Wednesday to test for and remove lead-contaminated soil from residential properties affected by the Eaton Fire. The New Roots Eaton Canyon Pilot Program, announced by county Supervisor Kathryn Ba... More »
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 12:59 pm
Pasadena City College Board President Steve Gibson is seeking a second four-year term in a contested Nov. 3 election against Pasadena resident David Coher. The race will decide who represents Northwest Pasadena and part of southwest Altadena on the college dis... More »
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 12:48 pm
David Coher started his college career at Long Beach City College, transferred to USC on a scholarship, and went on to earn a law degree from Georgetown. Now the Pasadena mediator and attorney wants a seat on the board that governs the community college system... More »
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 12:40 pm
Veronica Elias has spent a quarter-century inside schools — coaching teachers, turning around test scores, building systems she says outlast any single leader. Now she wants to bring that work to the other side of the table. Elias, who filed her nomination pap... More »