A version of this story originally ran the afternoon following the coronation of Rose Queen Isabella Marez. With the Parade nearly upon us, we thought it the perfect moment to re-acquaint ourselves with the extraordinary young woman who is the Tournament of Ro... More »
Illegal Pot Dispensaries. A movement supporting rent control. Task forces. School budgets. Police “surveillance.” Here are some local stories which kept Pasadena on the edge of its seat during the past year. Snuffing Out Illegal Pot Dispensaries The City’s Cod... More »
? The above is one of six videos released today by the City of Pasadena in connection with a November 9, 2017 “use of force” incident in which the suspect’s leg was broken. The City of Pasadena released six videos on Friday taken by cameras on the police car a... More »
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has decided not to pursue felony or misdemeanor charges against Christopher Ballew, 21, of Altadena, who suffered a broken leg during his arrest by two Pasadena police officers on November 9. L.A. District Attorney sp... More »
On Thursday, the Tournament of Roses announced the talent for the Opening Show presented by Honda and the Closing Show presented by Wells Fargo for the 129th Rose Parade will be Todrick Hall and Andy Grammer. The Tournament of Roses’ theme, “Making A Differenc... More »
? Whether the man who suffered a broken leg during his arrest by two Pasadena police officers on November 9 will be charged with any crimes arising from that arrest and incident remained unclear early Thursday morning nearly a month after the traffic stop at a... More »
Editor’s Note: During Pasadena Now’s interview with Councilmember Victor Gordo, the Councilmember acknowledged and stated that he did own property in Pasadena as well as in the Rent Control areas of Los Angles. However because he was accused of being biased a... More »
Arroyo Advisory Group representatives will deliver an update and presentation to the City’s Recreation and Parks Commission on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Arroyo Advisory Group was organized in January as a citizen-led effort at developing a cohesive vision and impl... More »
? A video has emerged on social media which purports to show two Pasadena police officers subduing and restraining a suspect with such force that the suspect’s leg was broken. The suspect in the video, Christopher Ballew, 21, of Altadena, told Pasadena Now tha... More »
Everyone wants to be home for the holidays, but at whose home? With the stratospheric rise in shared housing platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway, and Tripping, some Pasadena homeowners are reaping the benefits of opening their homes during the holiday season. I... More »
Pasadena police officers and community volunteers converged on the Pasadena Tabernacle of the Salvation Army Thanksgiving Day to be part of two very special annual Thanksgiving events: an annual meal-delivery by police for homebound seniors in the Pasadena are... More »
For 46 years, Thanksgiving Dinner in the Park has been an important part of the Pasadena’s community of caring. A small army of volunteers directed by hosting nonprofit Union Station Homeless Services serves up hope and hot Thanksgiving dinners to thousands of... More »
