Pasadena

Pasadena Water and Power partners with TreePeople to offer a $75 rebate for native plant garden kits, covering over 60% of the $120 cost through the 'Pasadena Plants Native' program. The initiative is in its second year with a higher rebate.

Pasadena Public Health Department warns residents about heat illness symptoms like high body temperature, confusion, and hot dry skin as temperatures rise into the 90s. A National Weather Service heat advisory is active in the San Gabriel Valley, including Pasadena.

Pasadena’s Planning Commission will hold an informational study session on data centers, which are not currently permitted under the city’s Zoning Code due to a lack of definition. Acting Planning Director Jason Mikaelian recommends adding a clear land use definition for data centers even if they remain unpermitted.

Pasadena will experience high temperatures in the mid-90s through Friday due to a strong ridge of high pressure, with cooler temperatures and a slight chance of showers expected this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles.

A Pasadena doctor who drove his car off a 250-foot cliff with his wife and two children inside had three attempted murder charges dismissed after completing a mental health diversion program.

A Pasadena doctor who drove his car off a 250-foot cliff with his wife and two children was dismissed of three attempted murder charges after completing a mental health diversion program.

A radiologist from Pasadena faced attempted murder charges for allegedly driving his family off Devil's Slide, but a judge dismissed the charges over three years after the incident. The dismissal was reported by the Bay Area News Group.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Pasadena, Altadena, and the San Gabriel Valley from July 7 to 10. The advisory warns of potential heat-related illnesses for vulnerable groups such as older adults, young children, and those with chronic conditions.

A mental competency hearing is scheduled for Guarry Lonnie Shuford III, charged with murder in the 2023 fatal shooting of his girlfriend outside a Pasadena apartment. He barricaded himself in the apartment, leading to an hours-long SWAT standoff in August 2023 and has been in custody since his arrest.

Pasadena is under a heat advisory as temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s Tuesday and Wednesday, with a peak of 93 degrees Thursday. The National Weather Service issued the advisory for inland Los Angeles County, urging residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak heat.

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.

The Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission is scheduled to consider awarding a contract to AP Triton for a Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update for the Altadena Library District. The review is mandated by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, requiring LAFCO to update each special district’s sphere of influence every five years.

A heat advisory is in effect for the San Gabriel Valley, including Pasadena, from Tuesday at 10 a.m. to Thursday at 8 p.m., with temperatures near 90 to 92 degrees. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning urging vulnerable groups to take precautions against heat-related illness.

Pasadena and South Pasadena propose cleaning contaminated water in the Arroyo Seco, a tributary of the LA River, by removing 140 mature trees, but face opposition from LA residents and the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation over environmental and cultural concerns. Critics argue the project prioritizes a public golf course irrigation over ecological and sacred site preservation.

A heat advisory will take effect in Pasadena at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday as temperatures rise into the 90s, with inland valleys expected to exceed 100 degrees through Thursday. The National Weather Service reported sunny skies and light winds Monday, with highs near 91 degrees.

The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley until 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5, due to harmful fine particle pollution from fireworks. The alert, based on a South Coast Air Quality Management District advisory, covers most of Los Angeles County, with pollution levels varying by time and location.

A registered nurse offers free blood pressure and diabetes screenings at the Santa Catalina Branch Library in Pasadena on July 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event provides health counseling and aims to detect issues before they become emergencies.

A man in a wheelchair robbed a First Citizens Bank branch on South Lake Avenue in Pasadena on Friday afternoon, taking a few thousand dollars. He handed a teller a note claiming to have a gun and has since escaped, with authorities still searching for him.

Crews have started installing pedestrian safety upgrades at two Pasadena intersections, including flashing beacons, brighter lighting, and new striping. The work, announced by Public Works Director Greg de Vinck, began June 22 and is expected to be completed by summer's end.

Pasadena police have deployed fireworks suppression units nightly for a week leading up to the Fourth of July to enforce the city's ban on illegal fireworks. Police Lieutenant Keith Gomez emphasized the city's strict enforcement stance, stating that illegal fireworks will not be tolerated.

Pasadena is seeking a renter to fill a vacant alternate tenant member position on the Rental Housing Board. Applications are due July 9 for a term through May 24, 2027, with the alternate member voting only when a primary tenant member is absent.

Pasadena residents will experience mild weather during the Independence Day weekend with temperatures in the mid-80s, gradually warming to upper 80s by midweek. The National Weather Service predicts onshore flow will bring coastal and valley clouds overnight and in the morning, with mostly sunny afternoons.

Pasadena Water and Power's second annual Open House on June 25 attracted many attendees, creating a warm atmosphere. General Manager David M. Reyes expressed gratitude for community participation in building a carbon-free community.

A Los Angeles police officer sustained minor injuries in a motorcycle crash on the Foothill Freeway in Pasadena. The incident occurred at 1:02 p.m. Thursday, leading to the closure of two eastbound lanes and a SigAlert issued by the California Highway Patrol. The Pasadena Fire Department responded to the scene, though additional details were not immediately provided.

An LAPD motorcycle officer was involved in a crash on the 210 Freeway in Pasadena on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred on the eastbound side near the 134 Freeway, and the officer sustained minor injuries but is reported to be okay.

Metro Transit, the Minneapolis-St. Paul light rail system, won the 2026 Gold Award for safe, effective, and clean service. Inter-Con Security, a Pasadena-based firm providing security officers for Metro Transit stations, celebrated its role in the achievement.

Pasadena has extended the public review period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report on the Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project by 30 days, setting the new comment deadline to August 1. The extension acknowledges public interest in the project, with written comments accepted via email until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date.

A Southern California college athlete with IgA nephropathy, a chronic kidney disease, returned to baseball after participating in a clinical trial at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. The trial enabled Chance Shipley to resume his senior season following a health decline that forced him to leave the sport.

Pasadena temperatures are expected to rise into the 90s by midweek, with the National Weather Service forecasting morning low clouds and fog through the weekend followed by afternoon clearing. Thursday's high is projected near 79 degrees, with patchy fog and light winds reported.

Pasadena's minimum wage increases to $18.57 an hour, a 53-cent raise, but small-business owners highlight higher indirect costs like payroll taxes and workers' compensation. A business with 120 minimum-wage hours weekly could face over $3,300 annually in added expenses.

Pasadena’s minimum wage will increase to $18.57 per hour on July 1, and small businesses risk legal violations if their payroll systems, posters, and paperwork are not updated in time, according to Angel Zhen, a local certified public accountant.

Pasadena is experiencing cooler mornings with fog that clears by late afternoon, transitioning to warmer temperatures nearing the mid-80s by the weekend. The National Weather Service attributes this pattern to onshore flow bringing low clouds and fog through Friday, with a gradual warming trend beginning on Thursday.

The Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee will discuss establishing Pasadena’s year-round homeless shelter on July 1, with city staff seeking guidance on opening timelines and target populations. The City Council prioritized the shelter in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, led by an interdepartmental team.

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.

Pasadena residents will experience cooler-than-normal temperatures early this week with morning clouds and patchy drizzle lingering through Wednesday. A warming trend begins Thursday, with temperatures rising into the mid-80s by the weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasters. Tuesday’s high is expected to reach 74 degrees under cloudy skies, with light drizzle possible in some foothill areas before 11:00 a.m.

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.

The Linda Vista-Annandale Association, the oldest neighborhood association in Pasadena, is conducting a membership drive to fund advocacy efforts focused on issues like wildfire safety and the future of the former Linda Vista Elementary School campus. The group's priorities include hillside zoning, traffic management, and concerns related to the Arroyo Seco.

The California Highway Patrol is launching its annual Fourth of July enforcement campaign, focusing on road safety during a historically dangerous travel period. The effort in Pasadena and Altadena is managed from the CHP’s Altadena Area office at 2130 Windsor Ave., which oversees the San Gabriel Valley.

Southern California Edison reported extending over $700 million in offers to more than 5,000 people affected by the January 2025 Eaton Fire. The utility will address questions about its voluntary payout program at a community meeting in Pasadena on June 30.

Pasadena will experience cool, cloudy mornings with patchy drizzle through midweek, followed by rising temperatures into the Independence Day weekend. The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard reported mid-70s highs through Wednesday and mid-50s overnight lows, with skies clearing gradually each afternoon.