Pasadena’s Villa Parke is taken over with lively Latin flare as the community celebrates Fiestas Patrias, or Latin independence, at a free cultural festival that intends to shine a bright light on recognizing the heritage of the liberated countries in the sout... More »
A hazardous weather statement warning of an increased risk of fire was issued to the San Gabriel Valley as weekend temperatures will once again rise to near-triple digits. “Gusty offshore winds with hot and dry conditions will bring elevated fire danger Saturd... More »
Abel Ramirez’s El Portal Restaurant in Pasadena’s Playhouse District celebrated the fine art of tequila and Mexican heritage on Thursday. Their annual Tequila Tasting drew hundreds of thirsty fans as well as an impressive roster of private label and well known... More »
The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library announce that the October Best Used Book Sale will be held Friday, October 7 (3-7 p.m.) and Saturday, October 8 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.). Featured in the basement at this sale we will have a wonderful collection of books on ex... More »
Mayor Terry Tornek addressed a packed room at a Pasadena Rotary Club luncheon Wednesday to discuss his vision for the future of Pasadena as he enters his second year as the city’s Mayor. His reflections on his first year in office and naming of the city’s top ... More »
A Pasadena-based Latino advocacy group scored a victory for their cause after their meeting with Saturday Night Live executives to make the case for them to hire a Latina comedian: an announcement by SNL that Melissa Villasenor will join the show’s cast to kic... More »
Hundreds of hopeful young Pasadena-area women between the ages of 17 and 21 flocked to The Tournament of Roses House on S. Orange Grove Blvd. Monday afternoon to stand before a panel and interview for the opportunity to be a part of the 2017 Tournament of Rose... More »
Here are the Pets of the Week available for adoption at the Pasadena Humane Society this week: Flip (A403878) is a 5-year-old red-eared slider turtle with a penchant for sunbathing! Like most red-eared sliders, he thoroughly enjoys going for a good swim, but y... More »
Pasadena Firefighter/Paramedic Jodi Slicker proudly completed 90 flights of stairs on September 10, 2016 to mark the 15th anniversary commemoration of 9/11/01. Firefighters, Police Officers, Military Personnel, and Civilians joined together in a spirit of reme... More »
An upper level low pressure approaches from the north early this week resulting in well below normal temperatures Tuesday, but the National Weather Service forecast says temperatures will likely start to rebound by midweek as the upper low moves east. High pre... More »
Pasadena Water and Power has implemented a new program that will give customers cutting-edge technology to see if it can reduce their water consumption and help save them money. Qualified participants of the Smart Controller Direct Instillation Pilot Program w... More »
Huntington Hospital’s Director of Graduate Medical Education Dr. Arvid Underman has finally left the staff at the vaunted Pasadena hospital, but clearly he will never leave the hearts of those he taught and mentored over the last 26 years. Underman was honored... More »
