San Gabriel Valley

On August 15, Congresswoman Judy Chu hosted her annual Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards Ceremony. The event honored ten individuals and organizations from California’s 28th Congressional District for their outstanding service to the community in the San Gabriel Valley.

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 juvenile was among four people arrested after police pursued a vehicle with fake license plates and found tools linked to catalytic converter thefts in the San Gabriel Valley. The incident occurred during a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation, as reported by the El Monte Police Department.

Pasadena and Altadena are under an Extreme Heat Warning through Sunday evening, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees. Health officials urge parents to keep children hydrated and cool to ensure safety during the prolonged heatwave.

A severe heat wave is expected to hit Southern California starting August, with extreme heat warnings issued for temperatures nearing records. High humidity, wildfire risks, and dangerous ocean conditions including large waves and rip currents are also highlighted as major concerns.

Southern California experiences a temporary cooling trend this week, but forecasters warn of returning heat and dangerous beach conditions due to tropical storms. High pressure systems and hurricanes like Fausto and Genevieve contribute to rising temperatures and hazardous surf, with lifeguards performing nearly 2,000 rescues recently.

Southern California faces a prolonged heat wave with temperatures reaching up to 105°F inland, accompanied by fire risks due to dry vegetation and dangerous beach conditions from large waves and rip currents.

Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena reports a one-year wait for interim housing due to a $9 million loss in federal funding. The nonprofit, serving the San Gabriel Valley's homeless and low-income residents, says the funding cut prevents it from accepting more people off the streets.

An extreme heat warning remains in effect for Pasadena, Altadena, and the San Gabriel Valley through Thursday, with temperatures near triple digits and Wednesday forecasted as the hottest day. The National Weather Service warns of high risk of heat-related illness in inland Los Angeles County.

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.

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 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.

Jorge Arias Mayen, a tow truck driver shot on the 210 Freeway in the San Gabriel Valley on July 3, remains in critical condition. His family has spoken out about the incident, highlighting his role as the sole provider for his wife and 15-year-old son.

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 tow truck driver from Jan's Towing is fighting for his life after being shot on the 210 Freeway in the San Gabriel Valley during a service call. The incident occurred near Grand Avenue on the eastbound side of the freeway while responding to a gas call from AAA.

Southern California air quality officials warn of hazardous air during the July 4 weekend due to fireworks-related particle pollution. The advisory affects areas including downtown Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley, and northern Orange County, with health risks for people with respiratory conditions. The advisory lasts from 5 p.m. July 4 until 3 p.m. July 5.

The eastbound 210 Freeway is closed due to two separate shootings in the San Gabriel Valley, one critically injuring a tow truck driver and another resulting in a suspect's death during a CHP pursuit into Covina.

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.

Pasadena police and fire investigators, along with regional agencies, seized 10,000 pounds of illegal explosive fireworks from a Los Angeles storefront on June 19, arresting four individuals linked to a criminal street gang that smuggled the fireworks from Nevada. The seizure is described as the largest illegal fireworks case in Pasadena's history, with the contraband intended for distribution in Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.

A second Raising Cane’s location opened in Alhambra at 146 South Palm Avenue. The store opened Monday morning after the first customer camped out overnight, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community leaders.

An air quality advisory for Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley was extended through Monday due to lingering smoke from a Boyle Heights warehouse fire. The South Coast Air Quality Management District reported fine-particle pollution levels ranging from 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' to 'Very Unhealthy' since Saturday night.

The City of Pasadena warned residents with pre-existing medical conditions to stay indoors due to smoke from a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, which caused poor air quality across the city and San Gabriel Valley into Sunday. The city stated there is no immediate danger but advised vulnerable individuals to take precautions.

Pasadena celebrates the summer solstice on June 21, marking its longest day of the year with approximately 14½ hours of daylight. The solstice occurs at 1:24 a.m. Pacific time as Earth’s Northern Hemisphere tilts farthest toward the sun, resulting in a late sunset over the San Gabriel Valley.

Los Angeles County is expected to experience 100-degree temperatures and gusty winds next week, increasing wildfire risk. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for specific regions including the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Mountains, San Gabriel Valley, and Santa Clarita Valley starting Tuesday.

Pasadena and Altadena residents face dangerous temperatures next week as the National Weather Service issues an Extreme Heat Watch from Tuesday to Thursday. Temperatures could reach up to 100 degrees, with the highest risk of heat-related illness for young children, older adults, and vulnerable groups.

Pasadena Humane will begin providing animal services for the City of Duarte starting July 1, 2026. The organization currently provides animal control and sheltering services to Pasadena, Altadena, and nine other cities in the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding areas. It will replace Duarte Animal Control and the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society in managing these duties.

At least two children were rescued after a chase with a reported kidnapping suspect in the San Gabriel Valley. Deputies discovered a disturbing finding inside the suspect's vehicle during the incident.

An attempted kidnapping suspect was taken into custody after a car chase through Riverside County and Los Angeles County. Deputies stopped the suspect's white Prius near Rosemead Boulevard in South El Monte using an intervention technique, with no injuries reported and two children, not victims, removed from the vehicle.

Officers chased a stolen pickup driver from Fontana into Los Angeles through freeways and streets. The driver, wanted in a possible carjacking, gestured out the vehicle's window and exited the freeway into southern LA County communities.

Residents of Monterey Park voted overwhelmingly to ban data centers, making the San Gabriel Valley city the first in the nation to do so by public vote.

The California Highway Patrol is pursuing a stolen silver vehicle in the San Fernando Valley, which then moved to the Fontana area on the westbound 10 Freeway. The driver was seen speeding through El Monte and Baldwin Park before the chase continued.

A boutique fitness gym in the San Gabriel Valley called 'Beastin Beauties' in El Monte focuses on women's empowerment, offering classes such as dance fitness, pilates, yoga, zumba, and circuit training.

Eileen Wang, a former Arcadia mayor in California, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing content. The case has raised concerns in Arcadia's large Chinese and Taiwanese community about potential unfair scrutiny and anti-Asian sentiment.

Eileen Wang, a former mayor of Arcadia, California, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing content on a news website. The case has sparked fears in the city's majority Asian community about unfair scrutiny and anti-Asian sentiment.

Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing articles through her website. The case has raised concerns in the Southern California Chinese community about potential unfair scrutiny and anti-Asian sentiment.

Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing articles on a news website. The case has sparked concerns in the Chinese and Asian American community about unfair scrutiny and fears of Beijing's influence in the San Gabriel Valley, a region with a large Chinese and Taiwanese population.

Californians are undecided on who to vote for in the governor's race, with Becerra and Hilton emerging as top candidates. Many voters across the San Gabriel Valley are still unsure. The race has left many feeling discouraged.

A truck was stolen from the Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA's San Gabriel campus while staff members were responding to the Grand Fire in Chino Hills. The stolen truck is a stake bed truck and is vital to the organization's operations. The theft was caught on surveillance video.

Authorities in San Gabriel Valley are warning residents to check their yards after hidden cameras were found during burglary investigations, including one incident in San Dimas where a concealed surveillance device was discovered, authorities are urging residents to search their yards following two recent incidents.

A woman was injured when a car crashed into the LaundryMax Ecowash in Rosemead, California, on Monday night. The incident occurred while customers were using the laundry services. The woman was hospitalized after the crash.