A group called the Pasadena Patriots held an “Anti-Socialism” rally featuring Saturday Night Live‘s Victoria Jackson, a Russian band from Moscow and a speaker portraying Patrick Henry on the steps of Pasadena City Hall. The group, whose Facebook page lists 398... More »
Ameka Edwards is comforted by a friend at a protest march held days after the shooting. A driver whose passenger was shot to death by Pasadena police officers has filed a claim against the city. Ameka Edwards was in the front seat of her car when officers shot... More »
Over 150 people gathered at the Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa on Tuesday to join the Pasadena Fire Department in paying tribute to Pasadena firefighters, Dept. officials said. In a department filled with heroes, the gathering focused in on some especially out... More »
Although he has not yet been sworn in, newly elected District 7 City Councilman Terry Tornek is not wasting any time. Tornek will meet with City Manager Michael Beck on Friday to discuss issues affecting the city. “I have a whole range of issues I want to di... More »
Pasadena firefighters at the accident scene. [Updated: 5:41 pm.] A traffic accident shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday near the corner of Orange Grove Boulevard and Martello Avenue involving up to six cars claimed the lives of a mother and her 9-year-old daughter... More »
Pasadena voters decided Tuesday that Terry Tornek will replace Sid Tyler as District 7 City Councilmember. Tornek won the race with 1,087 to 937 votes for Margaret York. Tornek, a former city planner, almost won the race outright in the March 6 elections, capt... More »
Two medical advocacy organizations are sponsoring a summit in Pasadena today and Tuesday focused on “Strengthening Trust in Vaccines” in the face of growing numbers of people fearful that inoculations cause childhood autism. The groups say the event at the Pas... More »
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A 54-year-old Altadena man who caused a three-vehicle collision when he ran a red light, killing one woman and injuring two others, was sentenced to 15 years to life last week. Traveling at 76 miles an hour Hal Lee Moore reportedly plowed into the passenger si... More »
A parolee accused of killing a girl outside of an illegal nightclub two years ago returned to court Wednesday for a pretrial hearing. Johnl Reynolds allegedly shot and killed Ebony Huel on August 17, 2007 outside of the Underground, an illegal teen nightclub o... More »
Your dinner has suddenly caught fire. What to do? Pasadena Fire Department urges everyone to keep fire extinguishers at home and learn how to use and maintain them properly. When choosing your model, remember that different fires – a grease fire vs. an elect... More »
Learn about programs intended to keep your neighborhood safe and clean at a community meeting Thursday, April 16, at 6 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Hosted by the Code Enforcement Commission, the event will include updates on city-spon... More »
