Madison Heights

Dennis J. McNamara, a Pasadena Unified School District volunteer and bond oversight committee chair, has filed to run for the District 7 seat on the PUSD Board of Education. Yarma Velázquez, who currently holds the seat, will not seek reelection. District 7 spans from Linda Vista in west Pasadena to Madison Heights.

Several Oakland County communities, including Madison Heights, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, experienced water main breaks and boil water advisories due to a power outage at the Great Lakes Water Authority's Troy pump station on July 16. The disruption caused reduced water pressure, street flooding, and resident frustration, with some areas implementing mandatory water restrictions.

Christopher Andrew Lord, 35, is accused of making terroristic threats against the American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights. He was charged with false report or threat of terrorism and using a computer to commit a crime, leading to his arrest and a $500,000 bond. Lord was taken into custody on June 30 after a search warrant was executed at a hotel in Madison Heights.

Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights, Oakland County, closed during a heat wave to prevent heat-related emergencies and reopened with reduced hours and discounted tickets. The park prioritized safety for both guests and workers, highlighting risks like heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and hazards from waiting in direct sunlight.

Workers at a Southfield car wash endure extreme heat while Oakland County's Red Oaks Water Park temporarily closed due to dangerous temperatures. Employees used cold towels and water to stay cool, and the water park's closure aimed to prevent heat-related emergencies despite limited shade in the area.

A suspect was arrested after allegedly sending death threats via voicemail to the American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights. The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed charges would be filed, and local officials condemned the threats as hate crimes.

Francis Pollara, a Pasadena City College alumnus and La Cañada Flintridge city commissioner, has announced a campaign for the college’s Board of Trustees Area 1 seat. The race includes Geoffrey Baum as a second declared candidate for the November 2026 election, which will determine representation for La Cañada Flintridge and several West Pasadena neighborhoods on the board.