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Robbers Take $250 from Altadena Man

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 | 11:37 am

A 26-year-old man from Altadena lost $250 to three strong-arm robbery suspects past just noon Tuesday near the 3600 block of East Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena. The victim was at a gas station in the area when the suspects approached him and borrowed a quarter to... More »

Arson Spree at Five Locations Hits West Pasadena Tuesday Night

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 | 7:57 am

An arson spree between 2:30 to 3:30 a.m. this morning at five different locations within a mile radius caused burn and water damage but no injuries, a Pasadena Fire Dept. spokesperson said. In Edmonson Alley, three large dumpsters were set ablaze. Responding e... More »

Pasadena Police Chief Recaps Last Week’s Critical Incidents

Monday, February 15, 2016 | 9:49 am

Editor’s Note: In this report, Pasadena Chief of Police Phillip Sanchez reviews noteworthy incidents which occurred or were concluded in recent weeks in Pasadena. Critical Incidents: On February 9, at about 4:47 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to Rose... More »

Pasadena Fire Department Now Recruiting Firefighter Trainees

Monday, February 8, 2016 | 6:42 am

The Pasadena Fire Department is now looking to recruit new Firefighter Trainees, who will take the four-month Firefighter Basic Course before qualifying for Firefighter I appointment. Working with the City of Pasadena’s Human Resources Department, the Fire Dep... More »

Cars Parked in Violation of Red Flag Alerts will be Towed, City Says

Sunday, February 7, 2016 | 10:00 am

All car owners are advised that your vehicle will be towed and it will cost you more than $300 to get it back if you park your car on City streets within the pre-designated Red Flag zones in violation of the City’s Municipal Code once a Red Flag Alert is decla... More »