Rose Bowl

A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, in the criminal case against Julio Cesar Zavala Madrigal, charged with battery for an assault that left a woman unconscious during a Rüfüs Du Sol concert at the Rose Bowl last summer. The defendant was arrested in August 2025 and was previously identified in media reports as Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala.

Pasadena drivers face traffic slowdowns and detours this week due to simultaneous road repair projects. The most extensive work involves resurfacing around the Rose Bowl and Brookside Park, with seven street segments closed from July 20 to 31.

Pasadena students from Polytechnic School are competing in a 631.7-mile solar car race in Texas, marking their third year in the event, which this year takes place on open highways. The team previously tested their solar car by climbing a hill above the Rose Bowl at 27 mph, exceeding the race's 20 mph requirement.

Pasadena's top news stories include a plan to expand school campus tree canopy shade, a drone show replacing fireworks for the nation's 250th birthday, law enforcement warnings against fireworks, and a bill to protect Altadena from development.

Pasadena School Board President proposes expanding tree canopy shade on school campuses. The city will celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with a drone show at the Rose Bowl instead of fireworks, while local authorities warn against fireworks use. A bill to protect Altadena from development advances in the Assembly.

Pasadena officials, including Fire Chief Chad Augustin and Police Chief Gene Harris, warned of strict enforcement against illegal fireworks ahead of the July 4 holiday. The city reiterated that all fireworks are prohibited and violators will face citations or arrests.