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City employees, students and residents across Pasadena took part in the 17th annual Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill Thursday, with Mayor Victor M. Gordo and City Manager Miguel Márquez joining thousands of others dropping under desks at 10:16 a.m. t... More »
January’s devastating wildfires have become an unexpected catalyst for earthquake preparedness in Pasadena, as city officials report renewed public interest in emergency readiness ahead of Thursday’s Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. “The Eaton Fire last year h... More »
The City of Pasadena has released recommendations for residents charging e-bikes and e-scooters safely at home. The tips address growing concerns about battery fires. Pasadena urges residents to charge devices in well-ventilated spaces where smoke alarms are i... More »
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating the first confirmed case of locally acquired dengue virus for the 2025 mosquito season, officials announced Wednesday. The patient, a resident of the San Gabriel Valley, developed symptoms in ... More »
A Lancaster woman is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday morning for her role in a multimillion-dollar hospice fraud scheme that involved two Pasadena-based hospice companies and defrauded Medicare of more than $3.2 million, according to City News Service and ... More »
[UPDATED] Authorities continue Wednesday to assess the aftermath of the first substantial storm of the fall that drenched much of the Southland and dropped as much as 5 inches of rain in select areas and prompted evacuation orders and warnings. Pasadena Chief ... More »
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued an evacuation warning Monday afternoon for residents near the Eaton Fire burn scar in Altadena, citing potential mud and debris flows in the San Gabriel Foothills. The emergency alert, released at 12:00 p.m. o... More »
The City Council’s Public Safety Committee on Wednesday will consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new agreement with community intervention leader Ricky Pickens Jr. to continue Pasadena’s gang outreach and violence interruption program credite... More »
Driver behavior emerged as the leading safety concern across all four corridors studied in Pasadena’s Local Roadway Safety Action Plan, according to community engagement results. The city received 503 votes from 397 participants during pop-up events and online... More »
The Pasadena Police Department will host a free Citizen’s Motorcycle Academy on Saturday, Dec. 6, offering riders of all experience levels a chance to sharpen their skills and learn life-saving safety techniques. The one-day course runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. a... More »
Pasadena police officers have responded to more than 230 domestic violence calls so far this year, the department revealed as it said it “stands in solidarity with Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” The figure underscores the prevalence of abuse across all de... More »
More than 51 million people worldwide have registered to participate in earthquake safety drills on Oct. 16, said Shakeout.org, the organizers. The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills will take place at 10:16 a.m. local time. Participants include schools, workpla... More »
