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Catalytic Converter Thefts Drive July Crime Increase in Altadena

Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 6:25 am

Crime increased in Altadena in July, driven in part by a rise in thefts of catalytic converters, the commander of the Altadena Sheriff’s Station told the Altadena Town Council Tuesday night. Capt. Ethan Marquez said crews appear to be entering the area, quickl... More »

LA County Rescue Team Returning from Colombia Quake Mission

Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 4:14 am

An urban search and rescue team from the Los Angeles County Fire Department will return Thursday evening from Colombia, where it was sent to assist with recovery efforts from last week’s deadly earthquake. The department’s USA-02 urban search and rescue team w... More »

LA County Court Seeking Applicants for Civil Grand Jury

Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 4:01 am

The Los Angeles County Superior Court announced Wednesday it is seeking residents interested in serving on the 23-member Civil Grand Jury for the 2027-28 term. The court said it is seeking “civic-minded residents” interested in public service and government ov... More »

Twelve-Year-Old Boy Missing from Pasadena Prompts an Ebony Alert

Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 3:52 am

[City News Service released this report describing the subject as female. Pasadena police subsequently contacted Pasadena Now to correct the information that the missing child is male]. The California Highway Patrol activated an Ebony Alert Thursday to help th... More »

Pasadena Man Arrested in Assault, Officer Injured During Struggle

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 6:31 pm

A 59-year-old Pasadena man was arrested Tuesday night after assaulting his girlfriend and injuring a police officer during a struggle, according to Pasadena Police Lieutenant Anthony Russo. Russo said officers responded at 7:59 p.m. to the 1000 block of North ... More »

Fire Department Seeks Whole Blood Program for Emergency Patients

Monday, August 17, 2026 | 5:03 am

The Pasadena Fire Department could soon begin carrying whole blood for emergency transfusions in the field under a proposed contract designed to improve survival rates for patients suffering from severe, life-threatening bleeding. The City Council on Monday wi... More »