The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) is thrilled to announce the winners of its highly anticipated annual raffle, which concluded with the prize drawing this week. Only 250 tickets were sold at $100 each, giving participants an exclusive chance to wi... More »
Pasadena Rental Housing Board officials are considering new regulations to address a growing number of tenant complaints about construction-related harassment and noise violations. “We’ve had many, many violations in this situation of hours. People on the prop... More »
Pasadena residents will have a chance to kick off the holiday season with Santa Claus himself at the Mayor’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony this Friday, transforming City Hall into a festive celebration of community and giving. The free event, scheduled... More »
Pasadena rental property owners who fail to register their units by December 22 will be barred from raising rents or pursuing evictions, according to Pasadena Rental Housing Board officials. “If a landlord has not registered, they’re not entitled to raise rent... More »
Pasadena’s new rent stabilization program faces compliance challenges as the Rental Registry’s December 22 deadline approaches, with about half of rental properties yet to register. “We have 2,975 properties in substantial compliance, representing 48% of what ... More »
Tournament Of Roses President Ed Morales reported early for duty on New Year’s Day, 1999. After many years of working as a volunteer, it was his first day working in parade operations. Walking up to Tournament House, he noticed a lone woman standing in the dri... More »
In his inaugural year as Music Director of Pasadena Symphony and POPS, Brett Mitchell is reshaping one of Southern California’s most anticipated holiday events by blending reverence for tradition with fresh artistic vision. The Symphony’s annual Holiday Candle... More »
The Public Policy Institute of California, a think tank that conducts vigorous and objective research into vital state issues, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of retrospective reports. Housing, or the chronic lack thereof, is arguably the mos... More »
The application process for the next Director of Housing is slated to begin next month, with screenings and interviews taking place in February. “Community input is an essential component in selecting the next leader of the Housing Department. I strongly encou... More »
The new City Council will be sworn in at City Hall on Monday in an organizational meeting. A new City Council also means new committee assignments. Justin Jones will become the new chair of the City Council’s Municipal Services Committee. According to the City... More »
The Pasadena City Council on Monday will formally accept the results of this year’s election. The election saw significant voter approval for several key local measures, including a bond for library improvements and multiple City Charter amendments. Among the ... More »
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced that nearly 18.4 million Californians now have a REAL ID – an increase of 104,381 from November 2024. It’s the most wonderful time of year to upgrade to a REAL ID before the May 7, 2025, federal... More »
