A two-vehicle collision in Pasadena left one person severely injured and knocked down two traffic signals Tuesday morning, authorities said. The crash occurred at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Howard Street around 9:55 a.m., according to Pasadena Fire... More »
Nonprofit housing organization EAH Housing has begun construction on Agave, a 58-unit affordable housing development in Altadena. The project, in partnership with Union Station Homeless Services, is aimed at providing permanent supportive housing for formerly ... More »
Like a mustard seed, the Historic Highlands parade and potluck started tiny —with just a good idea, and a few families willing to do something fun for their children. Hey, why not take over the street and have a parade! Back in the 90s, this old-timey American... More »
California Highway Patrol officers will be ramping up patrols on state highways and roads across Los Angeles and Orange counties Wednesday and through the weekend to catch drunken and drug-impaired drivers as part of the agency’s annual Fourth of July weekend ... More »
Pasadena Police Officers Zachary Sprague and Osi Negrete have been honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for their outstanding efforts in DUI prevention and enforcement. The recognition comes as part of Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s annual awards program,... More »
A fundraiser to save a local bookstore has raised almost $70,000 in a matter of days. Nikki High, founder and owner of Octavia’s Bookshelf in Pasadena, has reopened a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for her struggling bookstore, Octavia’s Bookshelf. In a hea... More »
Increased patrols and enforcement for illegal fireworks, leading up to the July 4 holiday are currently underway. “Pasadena officials will confiscate fireworks and offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Fire Chief Chad Augustin. “... More »
Pasadena is scheduled to raise the City’s minimum wage to $17.50 per hour on Monday, more than 9% higher than the State of California’s. Pasadena’s minimum wage ordinance predates the State of California’s own series of increases and mandated higher wages fas... More »
In a significant transition for a long-standing Los Angeles real estate dynasty, Pasadena native and seventh-generation Southern Californian John (Jack) Dunn has acquired Conway Real Estate Services, a property management firm deeply rooted in the region’s his... More »
Pasadena-based nonprofit CALSTART, in partnership with the California Air Resources Board, announced on June 26 the availability of more than 150 zero-emissions truck and bus models through the state’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). CALS... More »
Freeflow Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm in Pasadena focused on science-driven solutions for health and environmental challenges, has raised $90 million in total funding. The firm announced on Friday that it had secured $50 million in new funds, ... More »
A 22-year-old Pasadena woman was arrested after officers purportedly discovered an unserialized “ghost gun” in her possession during a police response to a large fight Thursday, according to Pasadena Police Lieutenant Andrea Perez. Officers responded to a call... More »
