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Arcadia Murder Suspect Shoots Himself in Pasadena, Authorities Say

Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:30 am

A 20-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting a girl he had been dating in Arcadia sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Pasadena on Thursday as police officers prepared to approach him, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a news releas... More »

Pasadena Police Get Funding to Crack Down on Underage Alcohol Sales

Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6:34 am

Pasadena police are stepping up efforts to catch businesses that sell alcohol to minors and adults who buy booze for them, after the City Council Tuesday night approved a $25,000 state grant to fund the enforcement push. The award will support enforcement in a... More »

No Foul Play Suspected in Death of Man Found at Bus Stop

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 6:43 am

Pasadena police do not suspect foul play in the death of a man who was found unresponsive at a bus stop Tuesday morning, according to Pasadena Police Lieutenant Anthony Russo.  The man, described by Russo as an older African American man believed to be experie... More »

Pasadena Police Close Southbound Lake Avenue for Death Investigation

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 9:03 am

Pasadena police have closed southbound Lake Avenue between Walnut and Union streets for a death investigation after a man’s body was discovered earlier this morning. Pasadena homicide detectives are on scene, city spokesperson Lisa Derderian said. Personnel fr... More »

Pasadena Police Seek Grant to Target Underage Alcohol Sales

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 6:33 am

Pasadena police want to turn up the pressure on businesses that sell alcohol to minors and adults who buy it for them, using a state grant the City Council will consider Tuesday. The $25,000 award would support enforcement efforts in a city with approximately ... More »

Fire Contained to Detached Unit Behind Paloma Street Home

Monday, October 19, 2026 | 1:29 pm

Pasadena firefighters contained a fire in a detached unit behind a home in the 2100 block of 2185 Paloma St. early Monday, keeping the flames from spreading to the main residence, a nearby accessory dwelling unit and surrounding properties, Pasadena Chief Comm... More »

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Metro Train in Pasadena Identified

Monday, October 19, 2026 | 3:38 am

A 25-year-old man fatally struck by a Metro train in Pasadena was publicly identified, authorities said Monday. Sergio Ramirez died Monday from blunt force trauma in an accident, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office stated. Ramirez’s city of reside... More »