Lisa Derderian

A residential fire in Pasadena was contained to the exterior of a home on Del Monte Street, with no injuries reported. Firefighters responded quickly, preventing significant interior damage.

Pasadena Fire Department Water Tender 34 and two engineers are deployed to assist Los Angeles County Fire Department in battling the Summit Fire near Jesus Canyon Road in Llano. The fire began Friday near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z, close to the Los Angeles-San Bernardino County line.

The Pasadena Unified School District faces opposition from the city and protesters over plans to remove nearly 200 trees, citing soil contamination from the Eaton Fire. City officials claim the district lacks required permits under the Pasadena Tree Ordinance, while critics argue the decision harms historic canopy and environmental preservation.

Crews resumed tree removal at John Muir High School despite City-issued stop-work orders. The action is part of an escalating legal dispute between Pasadena officials and the Pasadena Unified School District over whether the work violates the City’s Tree Protection Ordinance. City officials were sent to the site and told to leave, with potential fines for continuing operations.

Pasadena police responded to 178 fireworks-related calls during the July 4 holiday period, with 111 calls on Independence Day alone. Authorities seized 15 pounds of fireworks and issued eight citations, compared to 10 citations in a prior period.

Pasadena has no update on its search for a permanent city manager two months after the last candidate declined the position. Public Information Officer Lisa Derderian stated there are no updates to report, and Mike Futrell, previously selected by the City Council, has decided to remain in his current role.

A city official declined to comment on rumors of settlement talks between Pasadena and UCLA, citing pending litigation. The dispute involves the Restated Rose Bowl Agreement, which the city and Rose Bowl Operating Company claim requires UCLA to play home games at the Rose Bowl.

Explosions and simulated gunfire are expected in Pasadena tonight as the military conducts training exercises. The first round of noise will begin at 8:30 p.m. and continue until approximately 12:30 a.m., according to city spokesperson Lisa Derderian.

The military is conducting training in Pasadena tonight, involving explosions and simulated gunfire. The exercises are scheduled from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., according to city spokesperson Lisa Derderian.