Pasadena

An 82-degree indoor temperature standard is scheduled to take effect for Altadena renters on Jan. 1, 2027. This new rule is an LA County mandate for unincorporated areas and does not cover Pasadena renters. Therefore, the Pasadena Rental Housing Board voted to put a similar recommendation for an indoor heat cap to the City Council.

A new wellness and recharge lounge has opened for teachers at James Madison Elementary School in Pasadena. This facility features state-of-the-art massage chairs, snacks, and is built by the Impact Fitness Foundation with support from iHeartMedia and Anthem Blue Cross.

A blood drive planned for the Pasadena Convention Center on Sunday at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. was part of three drives held by the International WeLoveU Foundation and the American Red Cross. The Pasadena drive takes place during only the second national blood supply crisis declared by the Red Cross, which noted that donations had reached a four-year summer low.

Pasadena residents are expected to have a hot weekend with highs in the mid to upper 90s, starting Friday with a high near 96 degrees. Conditions include sunny skies and generally calm winds before a slight cooling trend arrives early next week.

Otis Triplett was named Congressional Volunteer of the Year for Pasadena and Altadena by Representative Judy Chu at an annual ceremony in Arcadia. The event recognized 10 individuals and organizations from California’s 28th Congressional District. Triplett, who has spent nearly three decades patrolling as a police volunteer, is listed as one of the original members of Community Assisting Pasadena Police.

Pasadena reports a 57% survival rate for cardiac arrests with an initial shockable rhythm, according to the City of Pasadena. Fire Chief Chad Augustin compared this rate to 35.9% in Los Angeles County and 34.7% in California. Furthermore, 11.7% of patients from Pasadena survive neurologically intact at hospital discharge.

Pasadena residents are expressing strong frustration over the use of Flock cameras. This discontent is tied to the city's plans for expanding its surveillance system, which has fueled significant privacy concerns.

Owners of older Pasadena apartment buildings facing mandatory seismic retrofitting can now apply for state grants up to $49,600. The funding is provided through the Earthquake Multi-Unit Retrofit (EMR) program. This assistance is administered by the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP).

Pasadena is expected to have a hot day on Thursday with highs near 98 degrees, followed by a slight cooling trend beginning Friday. Forecasters predict mostly sunny and hot conditions today, but also noted a 20 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms late Thursday night over Los Angeles County.

Fifty students at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine received their white coats at the Pasadena Convention Center on Friday, Aug. 14. The ceremony marked the formal start of medical training for the school’s Class of 2030 and was the third White Coat Ceremony for Dean and CEO John L. Dalrymple, MD.

The California Highway Patrol activated an Ebony Alert to aid the Pasadena Police Department's search for 12-year-old Semaj Washington. She was last seen on Tuesday afternoon at South Oak Knoll Avenue and East Del Mar Boulevard. The CHP stated that she was believed to have been walking.

Residents in a Pasadena neighborhood are outraged after witnessing a mailman attacking a beloved local peacock. The white male peacock is known to be friendly, social, and enjoys being fed and petted by neighborhood children. Gina Davis refers to the animal as "Sugar."

Pasadena neighbors are outraged after a mailman was seen on video attacking a peacock that is considered a fixture of the neighborhood.

Pasadena is expected to experience its hottest stretch of the week on Wednesday and Thursday, with highs reaching 96 and 98 degrees respectively. These temperature predictions were reported by National Weather Service forecasters in Oxnard, who also detailed changes in wind patterns and sky conditions.

Pasadena is forecast to reach 96 degrees on Wednesday, Aug. 19, under an active National Weather Service Heat Advisory. This advisory remains in effect for the San Gabriel Valley through Thursday, Aug. 20. Forecasters predict high heat peaking over both days, with overnight lows offering minimal relief.

Due to a heat advisory, Pasadena has opened the Jackie Robinson Community Center at 1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue as an official cooling center. The City of Pasadena is operating this refuge from dangerous heat, keeping it open from Tuesday through Thursday.

Heat is returning to Pasadena this week with temperatures climbing towards the upper 90s by Thursday. Forecasters predict sunny conditions, starting with highs near 95 degrees on Tuesday and reaching near 96 degrees on Wednesday before peaking at high heat on Thursday.

Pasadena officials announced that the 4.1-million-gallon Allen Reservoir in Altadena, damaged during the Eaton Fire, has been repaired and returned to full service. Pasadena Water and Power oversaw the restoration of the concrete-lined facility after structural components sustained damage from the fire.

Pasadena could expand its Eaton Fire permit fee waiver program to cover standing homes damaged by smoke, soot, ash, or water. The City Council will consider waiving city plan check and permit fees for qualifying owner-occupied homes in mandatory evacuation or warning areas. This expansion is estimated to cost $100,000 and would be funded by the city’s Building Fund.

Pasadena may spend up to $7.5 million over three years on street and sidewalk repairs damaged by water infrastructure work. The City Council will consider awarding Paveco Construction Inc. an initial one-year contract worth $2.5 million, which includes two optional extensions also valued at $2.5 million each.

The Pasadena Fire Department plans to begin carrying whole blood for emergency transfusions in the field under a proposed contract. The City Council will consider authorizing this contract with Houchin Community Blood Bank. This new pre-hospital administration program is being developed by the Fire Department in partnership with Huntington Medical Hospital.

Pasadena Water and Power is conducting a water-main replacement on Fillmore Street near Raymond Avenue. The project involves daytime construction from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Aug. 17, which will cause partial lane closures at the intersection. The overall work is expected to finish by the end of August, accelerating the original mid-September timeline.

Pasadena will experience a stretch of hot weather this week, with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 90s by Thursday before easing slightly over the weekend. National Weather Service forecasters reported that today's high is near 94, and Tuesday’s high is anticipated near 95.

Titan Resources, a Pasadena-based company, is mobilizing over 30 haul trucks to support Los Angeles County Department of Public Works at Devil’s Gate Dam. The company is coordinating and providing these trucks for material removal related to this major local construction project.

Seven new food and drink businesses, including two coffee shops, four restaurants, and a chai shop, opened across Pasadena. These openings are detailed in an Economic Development Update from Director David A. Klug and will be featured in an economic development report scheduled for City Council committee review on Tuesday.

Four masked men were captured on camera attempting to break into a home in the Pasadena neighborhood of Hastings Ranch. The homeowner, who requested anonymity, reported that the would-be burglars arrived around 11:15 p.m. and entered the property through the backyard.

A foiled break-in occurred at a home in Pasadena. The group of would-be burglars were scared off by a homeowner during an encounter that was caught on camera.

Cooler-than-normal August temperatures in Pasadena will give way to a gradual warming trend, with highs returning to seasonal norms early next week. National Weather Service forecasters reported that today’s high will reach near 86 degrees and Saturday’s high will be near 88 degrees.

A delegation of Taiwanese technology companies will begin a three-day visit in San Gabriel Valley, starting on Monday, Aug. 24, at the Caltech Athenaeum in Pasadena. The event is bringing together seven Taiwanese technology companies and representatives from various cities within the region. This visit is being convened by the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership and the Taipei Computer Association.

A judge blocked the Trump administration’s decision to suspend federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) over fraud allegations. U.S. District Judge David Carter issued an injunction allowing LAHSA access to federal homelessness funding for fiscal year 2026, thereby protecting housing and services for more than 11,000 people.

Cooler-than-normal temperatures and lingering clouds are expected over Pasadena through the weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasters. Highs will remain in the low 80s through Friday, with gradual warming anticipated by Sunday. This current cooling trend follows weeks of above-normal heat across the region.

The Pasadena Police Department issued a safety reminder, asking drivers to prioritize caution in school zones during Back to School Safety Month. This appeal was made as students prepare for the start of the 2026-2027 school year at Pasadena Unified School District on Monday, Aug. 17.

A 46-year-old man from Apple Valley suffered major injuries after being struck by a falling city tree branch at Robinson Park in Pasadena. Officers from the Pasadena Police Department responded to the accident scene, and paramedics from the Pasadena Fire Department transported him to a local hospital for treatment.

Pasadena City Councilmember Rick Cole is hosting a Youth Engagement Night on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Wild Parrot Brewing Company. This open event is aimed at college students and young professionals who wish to contribute ideas regarding how the city is run.

Pasadena residents are expected to experience a cool-down through Thursday, with daytime highs reaching low 80s and falling below seasonal averages. According to National Weather Service forecasters in Los Angeles/Oxnard, today's forecast calls for sunny skies after morning clouds, with a high near 89 degrees.

The Pasadena Police Department plans to conduct an enforcement operation focused on distracted driving violations on Friday, August 14. The law currently prohibits drivers from holding or using electronic communication devices while operating a vehicle. Using handheld cell phones while driving is punishable by a fine.

Cooler weather will arrive in Pasadena starting Tuesday, leading to daytime high temperatures dropping below normal due to expanding morning clouds. According to the National Weather Service, Monday's high is expected to reach near 93, while Tuesday's high will be near 89.

Pasadena Water and Power issued a fraud advisory warning customers about scam calls that are impersonating utility employees. These callers demand immediate payment and threaten to cut off water or electricity within 30 minutes, but PWP warns that these threats constitute a scam.

Authorities responded to a bomb threat made against Huntington Hospital on Friday morning. The threat was allegedly made by a person claiming affiliation with a global online network of extremists through a 911 call.

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge barred the city of Pasadena from halting the removal of trees and fire-contaminated soil by the Pasadena Unified School District at nine campuses and portions of the Education Center. This ruling came after the city argued that the school board resolution used by the district to exempt itself was invalid on its face.