Pasadena Unified Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian McDonald said he is “seeking a full explanation” from Pasadena police and the City about the manner in which a school janitor was apprehended and treated during an incident on the campus of San Rafael School on... More »
Pasadena police on Monday released a forensic composite sketch of the man they believe is responsible for the shooting death of a Pasadena resident on May 2. Pasadena officers responding to the 1700 block of N. Fair Oaks Ave after receiving 9-1-1 calls and an ... More »
The City Council will conduct the first reading of an unserialized firearm ordinance. The ordinance adopts a prohibition on the possession of ghost guns and ghost gun kits, unserialized firearms, and does not provide a “safe harbor” if, before January 1, 2024,... More »
This week, six major Pasadena criminal cases will move forward in Los Angeles Superior Court. Here are profiles of each of these cases: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8:30 a.m., Pretrial Hearing for Daniel Cervantes Daniel Cervantes, 32, is charged with murder in connectio... More »
A 26-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested on suspicion of stabbing a homeless man to death in Pasadena, authorities said Saturday. Officers were sent to the 600 block of North Lake Avenue regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call at 10:55 p.m. Friday. Th... More »
A man accused of opening fire on Arcadia police officers responding to a domestic-disturbance call at his family’s home — striking one officer in the face and sparking an hours-long standoff — remained jailed without bail Saturday after being charged with fi... More »
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced contractor crews will pothole at on and off ramps along I-210 between Arroyo Boulevard in Pasadena and Sunland Avenue in Sunland-Tujunga in conjunction with a project to upgrade on and off ramps ... More »
Catalytic converters have become a hot commodity for thieves because of their value and lack of identifying markings, which makes it hard for police to identify victims and successfully apprehend and prosecute criminals. Made up of precious metals, catalytic c... More »
Attorneys for Los Angeles County, who want a court to consider holding Sheriff Alex Villanueva and his undersheriff in contempt for allegedly ignoring subpoenas to testify before the Civilian Oversight Commission about alleged deputy cliques, obtained an exped... More »
A police officer and two civilians were wounded by gunfire in Arcadia Wednesday evening, and an investigation was under way. The shooting was reported just after 6:15 P.M. in the 2500 block of Greenfield Avenue, near Arcadia Golf Course, according to the Arcad... More »
As students head back to the classroom this week, Pasadena police plan extra patrols near schools and alerted local drivers to slow down and be vigilant for children. “Please drive like it is your child, grandchild, niece or nephew walking or riding their bike... More »
Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to extend the reward offered for information leading to the identification and arrest of the persons involved in the heinous murder of 13-year-old Iran Moreno. ... More »
