Pasadena Public Library is reopening two additional library sites for in-person service. Allendale Branch Library reopened on Tuesday, June 15. Villa-Parke Branch Library will reopen on Monday, June 28. Patrons will be able to browse the collections check out ... More »
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to scorch the Southland again as a heat wave continues to deliver a preview of summer during the last week of spring. The forecast is raising fears of heat-related illnesses, strain on the power grid and the possibility o... More »
The Red Cross is seeking blood donors in Pasadena to help resolve a nationwide blood shortage that has emerged as the COVID-19 pandemic has waned. “The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants ... More »
A City Council Committee Tuesday approved using federal funds to pay for continuing the city’s successful on-street and sidewalk outdoor dining program during fiscal year 2022 instead of requiring restaurateurs to cover the costs. City Manager Steve Mermell sa... More »
The City Council Economic Development and Technology Committee Tuesday unanimously approved a recommendation to fund the acquisition by Heritage Housing Partners of a circa-1885 home owned by the City of Pasadena to be developed as fully affordable rental hous... More »
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a rare court-ordered appeal at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, In April, Pasadena Now reported that a Superior Court judge ruled the city must allow a developer to appeal a ruling on a project that was denied by the city after the dev... More »
Just under three-quarters of Pasadena’s population over 12 had been vaccinated against COVID-19 as the state on Tuesday lifted longstanding pandemic restrictions, officials said. In addition to the 74.7% of eligible city residents who have been fully vaccinate... More »
The vast majority of Pasadena’s COVID-19 restrictions were lifted Tuesday when Gov. Gavin Newsom removed most of the state restrictions, but Newsom warned the virus is still active, and mask-wearing will continue to be a reality for non-vaccinated residents, a... More »
Mandatory face mask requirements, along with social distancing, will remain in place in Los Angeles County courthouses despite changes in state and county public health COVID-19 guidelines that went into effect Tuesday, the presiding judge of the county’s cour... More »
Pasadena City College has received a “landmark” $30 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, author, philanthropist and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the institution announced Tuesday. The “landmark investment” is part of more than $2.7 billion in donati... More »
In real life, heroes wearing capes and red boots don’t swoop in and save the day when trouble comes to call. Heroes are usually already there, ready to help, whether they’re dressed in hospital garb or grocery store aprons; driving police cars or fire trucks o... More »
Tuesday will see the start of the well-advertised heat wave expected to broil Pasadena through the end of the week, with today’s high predicted to top out at 102. The National Weather Service posted excessive heat warnings which kick in at 10 a.m. Tuesday and ... More »
