The run of five decreases in six days to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County totaling 2.3 cents ended Friday with an increase of two-tenths of a cent to $5.372. The average price is 2.1 cents less than one week ago, but 32.6 cents more than one month ago and 45.2 cents higher than one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Informati... More »
A local student is in custody after threatening “to shoot up “a local graduation ceremony. “Pasadena Unified School District partnered with law enforcement to respond to a credible threat made to Rose City High School’s graduation and took steps to ensure the safety of students and staff as well as informing the Rose City community,” according to a statement released to Pasadena Now by District sp... More »
Local nonprofit Pasadena Village will offer free bi-lingual technical assistance to older adults at an IT Cafe on Saturday, April 27. The event, which will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon at The Shakespeare Club Pasadena, aims to help seniors become less frustrated with technology through the help of friendly, patient volunteers. Attendees can also enjoy free coffee, refreshments, and a puzzle ... More »
I bought my house in Pasadena in 1986. Pasadena was a very different city then. There was no internet, smartphones, streaming services and social media. A slow growth initiative had just been passed by Pasadena voters. Historic preservation efforts in Pasadena were really just gaining steam. (My neighborhood was still two years away from gaining landmark designation from the City of Pasadena.) Old... More »
V-Mounts Ergonomics, a China-based manufacturer of ergonomic office furniture, has launched its U.S. sales and support office in Pasadena. The company said in a statement that the expansion aims to provide partners with shorter development and production lead times. Headquartered in Qidong, Jiangsu, China, V-Mounts has established itself as a major manufacturer of a wide range of ergonomic product... More »
During the month of May, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) joins utilities across the nation in celebrating Water Awareness Month, an annual outreach campaign to raise awareness about the value of one of Southern California’s most precious natural resources: water. Throughout the month, PWP is highlighting water sustainability and resilience in the community with educational events, tours, and worksh... More »
Beginning Thursday, May 2 the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association will open its doors to the public for guided tours at no cost. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover hidden treasures and fascinating facts about the Tournament House, the Rose Parade, and the Rose Bowl Game. Led by volunteer docents, the one-and-a-half to two-hour tours are offered every Thursday at 2 p.m. through Aug... More »
A suspected gang member was arrested after police allegedly found drugs, cash and firearms in his vehicle and home during a traffic stop and subsequent search, authorities said Thursday. Roddie Cobb, 45, of Pasadena, was pulled over by members of the Pasadena Police Department’s Street Crime Unit on Wednesday at 10:28 p.m. on Oak Knoll Avenue and Del Mar Boulevard for a vehicle code violation, acc... More »
Cooler-than-normal temperatures are expected to persist in Pasadena through Friday due to a deep marine layer and strong onshore winds, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures on Thursday are forecast to be 6 to 12 degrees below average, with cloudy skies gradually becoming mostly sunny in Pasadena. The city can expect a high near 63 degrees and south-southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph... More »
Robert Vargas, an internationally renowned muralist from Los Angeles, will receive an honorary doctorate degree from ArtCenter College of Design on Saturday, April 27. Vargas will deliver the commencement address at the college’s spring graduation ceremony, to be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Pasadena Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom. “This is a huge honor for me,” said Vargas, who attended the Los ... More »
