Lake Avenue

A pedestrian was killed after a collision on the 210 Freeway in Pasadena late Saturday night. The California Highway Patrol confirmed one party deceased at the scene of the crash reported at 11:40 p.m. on the eastbound span west of Lake Avenue.

Severe flooding caused by heavy rain in New Jersey led to roof collapses and widespread damage in Asbury Park. Emergency services responded to flooding on Lake Avenue, with neighbors assisting in moving belongings.

Construction on Metro’s North Hollywood-to-Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line is temporarily closing and relocating Pasadena Transit bus stops along Lake Avenue, Colorado Boulevard, and Hill Avenue through the summer and fall. The changes support the first phase of station construction for a 19-mile, 22-station regional line, which began in April and is set to open before the 2028 Olympic Games.

Day laborers in Altadena plan to form a human shield along Woodbury Road to protect rebuild workers following last year’s fire. The action, organized by the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, will involve hundreds linking arms from Lincoln Avenue to Lake Avenue.

Stephanie Trujillo and her mother Linda Alashti, co-owners of Wet Paws pet grooming in Altadena, faced a June 1 lease deadline after the Eaton Fire displaced 90% of their customers. A social media plea for community support generated significant response, leading to increased bookings and temporary relief.