Pasadena residents and businesses can expect to pay more for various City taxes, licenses, and permits in the upcoming fiscal year, as the City intends to raise many fees by 3.3570% based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to keep pace with inflation. The Pasad... More »
During the month of May, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) joins utilities across the nation in celebrating Water Awareness Month, an annual outreach campaign to raise awareness about the value of one of Southern California’s most precious natural resources: wate... More »
Beginning Thursday, May 2 the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association will open its doors to the public for guided tours at no cost. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover hidden treasures and fascinating facts about the Tournament House, the Rose Par... More »
William M. (Bil) Clemons, Jr., the Arthur and Marian Hanisch Memorial Professor of Biochemistry, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an honorary society founded in 1780 by John Adams, John Hancock, and others. Clemons has been on the... More »
The newly formed Altadena Community Toastmasters Club is launching a series of weekly meetings starting April 24 aimed at building leadership and public speaking skills. The meetings will be held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. in a hybrid format, with in-perso... More »
UNITE HERE Local 11, the union representing hotel workers, announced that the Hyatt Place Pasadena and several other hotels signed a tentative contract agreement on Tuesday, guaranteeing pay increases and better working conditions. The Pasadena Hilton, however... More »
On Friday, April 26, 2024, the Pasadena Police Department will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications dev... More »
The Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies announced on Monday that they have amended their agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers for the sale of stores and other assets, as the grocery chains seek to overcome regulatory hurdles to their proposed $24.6 billion... More »
The 45-day commenting period on the California Department of Transportation rulemaking process to permanently adopt emergency regulations that expire on September 30 will end next week. California Department of Transportation is requesting the public’s input a... More »
The City Council is dark on Monday, but here’s what’s on the horizon. The City Council will hold its joint meeting with the Pasadena Unified School District on April 29. In May the City Council will open its annual budget hearings. After the budget is transmit... More »
State Sen. Anthony J. Portantino, who represents Pasadena, has authored a bill mandating the study of microplastics’ health impacts in drinking water. The Senate Environmental Quality Committee approved the bill this week. By filing SB 1147, Portantino seeks t... More »
Just ahead of Earth Day, the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy in Pasadena is celebrating a significant win in conservation efforts after securing a grant of $1.023 million from the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) to acquire 10 acres of critical wildl... More »
