The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected Tuesday to approve a $24 million payment to settle a civil rights lawsuit brought by two men who were wrongly imprisoned for more than 23 years for a murder they did not commit. John Klene, 45, and Eduardo Dumbrique, 42, were exonerated three years ago by the District Attorney’s Office after nearly a decade of investigation by a nonprofit gro... More »
Budget workshops kick into high gear this week starting at the Legislative Policy Committee. The committee will hold budget workshops on the City’s Libraries and Information Services and Planning and Community Development departments. The City Manager is recommending a $16,784,344 budget for library services and $26,889,582 for the planning department. The City Council opened budget hearings on Mo... More »
The City of Pasadena’s Public Works and Water and Power Departments are inviting residents to a Community Tree Watering Open House on Wednesday, May 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St, Pasadena. The event aims to educate the public about optimal tree watering techniques and mulching. Attendees will learn about turf removal programs and rebates, a new tree rebate, and h... More »
The Pasadena City Council continued a public hearing on increasing refuse rates until next week. According to a City staff report in the City Council agenda last month, the new refuse rates could increase by 7% each fiscal year from 2026-2029 to adjust for inflation. City staff said the increase is needed as current rates are not generating enough revenue to keep up with operational cost increases... More »
The City Council on Monday voted to enter into a new $4,506,601 contract to consolidate the Police Department’s body-worn camera and Taser contracts. The contract provides new technology for the Department that will add an additional layer of accountability via new body-worn cameras that automatically record when police officers draw their weapons. The current agreement for Tasers expires Aug. 14 ... More »
Listed by Teresa Fuller of Compass, the home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, an artist’s studio, darkroom, and garage with workshop. The interior of the home strikes a perfect balance between architectural interest and practical comfort, with so many places to live, work and play. Living room features walls of windows with views of the gardens, pond, plus an iconic 1970s MaIm-style fireplace. Rustic... More »
