The City Council agreed to accept a $34,390 federal grant to expand the city’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) system, part of a broader initiative to strengthen local crime prevention and investigative capabilities through advanced technology. But not b... More »
The City Council on Monday approved nearly $1 million in contracts with two local nonprofits to provide emergency housing and homelessness prevention services using federal disaster relief funds awarded in the wake of the Eaton Fire. The agreements allocate $4... More »
Police are investigating a hate crime incident that occurred Saturday afternoon, where an electrical utility box and a local restaurant were vandalized following racial slurs directed at people of Armenian descent, according to Pasadena Police Lieutenant Monic... More »
The Pasadena City Council on Monday will consider launching the implementation process for two voter-approved City Charter amendments—one establishing a formal process for filling City Council vacancies by appointment, and another requiring the City to convene... More »
The Pasadena City Council will vote Monday on whether to approve a contract with Los Angeles County to receive $867,473 in Measure A Local Solutions Funds to support rental assistance for extremely low-income residents at risk of homelessness. The proposed agr... More »
The City Council on Monday will continue the public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges, a routine part of the city’s annual budget process that outlines updated rates for items such as business licenses, residential i... More »
Pasadena’s Information Technology Department will present its fiscal year 2026 budget proposal to the city’s Economic Development and Technology Committee on Tuesday, requesting an 8% increase in funding focused on cybersecurity, digital access, and technologi... More »
John E. Bryson, former United States Secretary of Commerce, environmental advocate, and a life member of the Caltech community, passed away peacefully at his home in San Marino, California, on May 13, 2025. He was 81 years old. Bryson was named to the Caltech ... More »
A heat wave will send temperatures soaring across the Pasadena area this week, with Wednesday highs approaching 100 degrees before a significant weekend cooldown, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters explained Monday that a strong ridge of hi... More »
Pasadena workers begin nightwork tonight on Los Robles Avenue sewer lines, using a trenchless method that city officials say will minimize disruption to residents and businesses. Crews will clean, repair and reline damaged pipes between Parke Avenue and Maple ... More »
Six months after California voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative that increases the pay of doctors treating Medi-Cal patients, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to divert that money to cover other health costs. Newsom last week proposed using $1.6 billion ... More »
[UPDATED] The Pasadena Public Library Commission will convene its regular monthly meeting at Villa Parke Branch Library on May 21 to receive updates on the upcoming Summer Reading Program. The meeting agenda includes a Villa Parke Branch Library update from Li... More »
