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Anthony Portantino likes Twitter and Facebook as much as the next guy, but he worries that extreme texting and posting are eroding young people’s ability to successfully interact in the real world. The former Assemblymember recently admonished students from ... More »
An allegedly drunk driver hurtled down Fair Oaks Avenue about 12:25 a.m. this morning at speeds over 100 miles per hour until he sideswiped a parked car and slammed into a light standard at Orange Grove Boulevard, police said. Sgt. John Mercado said the driver... More »
[Updated April 22 | 6:51 a.m.] Â A Latina commander with the Pasadena Police Department has been chosen to become the new chief of the San Pablo Police in northern California, and will assume her new command beginning next week. Pasadena Police Commander Lis... More »
3/1 Night Shift PD-1 monitored and responded to the area of Garfield Ave and Howard St. regarding a vehicle pursuit. Just prior to arrival, the vehicle yielded and the driver was found to be in possession of a firearm. The passenger however fled on foot east... More »
A man allegedly driving under the influence sideswiped two parked cars then lost control of his vehicle and it overturned on Washington Boulevard near Los Robles Ave. about 9:00 p.m. Friday night, authorities said. Pasadena Police Sgt. Paul Carpenter said the ... More »
[Correction:  A Coroner’s official quoted in this story was original identified incorrectly as Chief Coroner Investigator Craig Harvey.] A local married couple in their sixties committed suicide together in the garage of their Casa Grande Street home earlier... More »
The Pasadena-born fugitive who allegedly killed his entire family in 1976 and was recently named one of the FBI’s 10 most wanted fugitives may be hiding in the Southland. William Bradford Bishop, Jr. may still have associations with the Pasadena area and could... More »
The Pasadena Police Department thanks their police dispatchers during the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Appreciation Week, April 13-19, 2014. This week was established as a time to nationally recognize and thank telecommunications personnel across t... More »
A woman alone in her home scared off a burglar who dropped what he was stealing and fled about 4 a.m. this morning, police say. The unidentified woman, who is in her fifties, lives in the 600 block of North Oakland Avenue, Pasadena Police Sgt. John Mercado sai... More »
Authorities reported a vehicle ran a red light shortly before noon today at the corner of North Mentor Avenue and East Union Street and smashed into another vehicle, trapping one person. A woman in her 70’s suffered a bruise to her forehead and was transported... More »
The Bev-Mo alcoholic beverage warehouse-style store in the 800 block of South Arroyo Parkway fell prey Sunday night to suspects who have struck the chain’s outlets in a series of brazen burglaries, Pasadena police said. “They’ve been hitting them all up and ... More »
Altadena-based nonprofit Five Acres will celebrate the National Volunteer Month on Wednesday, April 16 by honoring its active volunteers, especially those who have served for more than 10 years in the foundation. The honorees have given their time and efforts ... More »
