Members of the Pasadena City Council’s Economic Development and Technology (EDTech) Committee will discuss a proposal by the Department of Housing to modify repayment provisions for loans by new or prospective homeowners under the city’s Homeownership Opportun... More »
The City Council’s Economic Development and Technology (EDTECH) Committee on Tuesday will hear details of a microgrant program that could aid some but not all local businesses. The program will have $425,000 to provide funds not to exceed $7,500 to each qualif... More »
South Pasadena City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe announced Sunday she has retired from her position as City Manager, as of Saturday, September 12, according to a statement from the city. The statement said that “effective immediately Fire Chief Paul Riddle will a... More »
The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center (PJTC) will be hosting a virtual discussion about Proposition 15, which would amend the California State Constitution to require commercial and industrial properties, except those zoned as commercial agriculture, to be tax... More »
The Planning Commission on Wednesday recommended the city appeal the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation and take further steps to lobby against overreach into city land-use planning. “There was a clear direction to stand up to state encroachme... More »
Mayor Terry Tornk joined Los Angeles city and county leaders Wednesday to announce a partnership with the developer of the popular Citizen app for a similar feature for COVID-19 contact tracing, intended to slow the spread of the virus. The SafePass app uses a... More »
The Planning Commission on Wednesday supported a staff recommendation for a zoning code amendment to address mansionization. Local residents have been calling for an end to mansionization for years. Many times homeowners remodeling their homes create a structu... More »
Although nearby cities have been forced to offer buyouts to their employees, as of now Pasadena has no plans to follow suit. “Thankfully, no, we are not headed in that direction at this point,” said city Public Information Officer Lisa Derderian. Last week, So... More »
Pasadena Mayor Tornek said Tuesday he was glad to see the progress so far in battling COVID-19, but warned this is not the time to become complacent. Three new infections were detected in the city, and no additional fatalities, according to Pasadena Public Hea... More »
At its meeting Wednesday, the Planning Commission will receive an update on near impossible affordable housing benchmarks set by the state in its regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). According to draft projections released earlier this month at a meeting ... More »
At a special meeting Thursday, the Pasadena City Council’s Finance/Audit Committee is scheduled to discuss a proposal from the Finance Department for the City Council to authorize the invitation of bids for the purchase of 2020A series water revenue refunding ... More »
For the second time in two months, mansionization will come back for more review and discussion this week by the city Planning Commission. The commission will hear recommendations made at an earlier meeting for a zoning code amendment designed to limit mansion... More »
