Monday, March 25, 2024 | 4:33 am
The Municipal Services Committee on Tuesday will consider recommending the City Council set a public hearing for June 3 on a proposed water rate structure and adjustment. Pasadena Water and Power uses a “block” or tiered rate structure to encourage conservatio... More »
Monday, March 25, 2024 | 4:31 am
The consultant collaborating with the Charter Reform Study Group might receive a pay increase. The City Council will cast a vote on Monday to augment the contract with Baker Tilly. The augmentation would elevate the contract value from $95,000 to $140,000. Cur... More »
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 5:31 am
As artificial intelligence technology advances, state agencies would like to make use of it. California as of today is one of the first states with formal rules for government departments to follow when buying AI tools. The guidelines introduced this week are ... More »
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 5:18 am
Assemblymember Chris Holden’s bill, AB 2273, which would establish the California Pilot Paid Internship Program in the state’s Department of Education, has successfully passed the Assembly Education Committee this week. The bill aims to enhance opportunities f... More »
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 5:13 am
The City will not receive reimbursement for a meal distribution program conducted by the Pasadena Unified School District during the pandemic. But will receive almost $5.5 million in reimbursements on four other COVID-19 related projects. “It was determined by... More »
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 6:56 am
The City Council’s Economic Development and Technology Committee voted to support the Rose Bowl Operating Company’s proposed new operating agreement, but not before suggesting a few tweaks. The iconic stadium wants an evergreen agreement that would allow for 2... More »
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 5:53 am
After days of uncertainty, the results are finally in: Californians, by a slim majority, have voted to throw their support behind Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest effort to overhaul how the state cares for people with serious mental illness. The Associated Press on ... More »
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 5:40 am
A declaration calling for a bilateral cease-fire and peace in Gaza has been sent by the Pasadena City Council to local members of Congress and the President, according to Public Information Officer Lisa Derderian. Derderian said the document was mailed yesterd... More »
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 5:38 am
During an update on the City’s Bad Weather Shelter on Wednesday, Housing Director Bill Huang said the City plans to add to the capacity of the Bad Weather shelter to accommodate up to 70 individuals. Huang presented the update to the Public Safety Committee. T... More »
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 5:55 am
On Tuesday, Pasadena’s Economic, Development and Technology Committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve a proposed safe parking program to support homeless individuals and families living in their cars with the ultimate goal of facilitating thei... More »
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 7:45 pm
Caltrans has begun the rulemaking process to permanently adopt emergency regulations that expire on September 30. The proposed regulations outline how surplus properties along State Route 710 will be sold pursuant to state law. Caltrans initially purchased the... More »
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 7:29 pm
The County Board of Supervisors called on the Medical Examiner’s office to waive its transportation and storage fees for a 180-day trial period as part of an effort to ease the financial burden on residents who have endured a loved one’s death. “This motion is... More »