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Pasadena Seeks Public Input on St. John and Pasadena Avenue Street Improvements

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Pasadena will hold two community meetings, one on Oct. 29 and another Nov. 4, on proposed street-safety improvements along Pasadena and St. John avenues. No final design has yet been selected. City transportation officials are examining approximately 1.8 miles of roadway between Walnut and Columbia streets, including connecting cross streets. The project aims to improve safety and access for motor... More »

Free Childcare and Preschool Enrollment Fair Set for Saturday at Jackie Robinson Community Center

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The city’s Office of the Young Child and the Early Care and Learning Collaborative will hold a free childcare and preschool enrollment fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., and no registration is required. Local providers will be on hand so parents can explore programs and get connected in one place, according to Office of the Young ... More »

Water and Power Starts Five-Mile Underground Cable Replacement Oct. 19

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Pasadena Water and Power will begin replacing high-voltage underground subtransmission cables along an approximately five-mile route Monday, Oct. 19, General Manager David M. Reyes announced. The corridor connects the utility’s Santa Anita and Glenarm receiving stations and supplies electricity to more than half of its customers. The city says the Path 2 Transmission Cable Upgrade Project, identif... More »

Santa Ana Heat Keeps Pasadena Near 90 Before Sharp Cooldown and Rain Chances Next Week

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Pasadena will remain warm and breezy through the weekend under Santa Ana wind conditions, with temperatures nearing 90 degrees before a significant cooling trend arrives early next week and brings the possibility of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said Pasadena is expected to reach a high of about 89 degrees Friday under sunny skies. Northeast winds of 15 to 20 mph, wi... More »

Los Angeles County Activates Active Incident and Emergency Response Webpage

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has activated the Active Incident and Emergency Response webpage, a resource for accessing timely emergency information, monitoring ongoing incidents and staying informed about potential hazards throughout the region, and Friday urged residents to use it. The webpage serves as a centralized source of information during significant emergencies involving m... More »

Guest Opinion | Mayor Victor Gordo and Raffy Bitchakdjian, Pasadena Firefighters Association President : Public Safety, Fiscal Responsibility, and the Choice Before Pasadena

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Our community is making an important decision this November about the future of our Fire Department. But, before we talk about Measure PFD, we should begin by acknowledging something we hear from many residents, particularly those who have watched taxes and the cost of living continue to rise. Nobody wants to pay more. We understand that before government asks taxpayers for another dollar, it shou... More »

County Unveils Eaton Canyon Landscape Restoration Concepts for Altadena

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Los Angeles County has unveiled new landscape concepts for fire-damaged Eaton Canyon, outlining outdoor learning spaces and habitat protections for a natural area long used by area residents. The plans, presented Oct. 7 at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia, remain conceptual. More than 160 people attended the session, viewed design displays and offered feedback, the co... More »

Explainer: What Are Red Flag Parking Restrictions in Pasadena, and Which Streets Are Affected?

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Motorists parking in certain Pasadena hillside neighborhoods face citations and towing under Red Flag parking restrictions that took effect at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, as the city prepares for potentially dangerous wildfire conditions. Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin ordered the restrictions through 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, although they could be extended if weather conditions warrant. The reg... More »

West Pasadena-Based Hillsides Expands Workplace Wellbeing Training Through Center of Excellence

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Hillsides, the Pasadena-based nonprofit that provides behavioral health and support services to children, young adults and families, announced Tuesday, Oct. 13, a broader rollout of its Center of Excellence, an initiative offering workplace wellbeing training, consulting and educational services to businesses and community organizations. The center is intended to extend the nonprofit’s experience ... More »

Leadership Pasadena Names Impact Award Honorees for Fire Recovery and Community Service

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Leadership Pasadena has named five honorees for its 2026 Impact Awards, recognizing work in Pasadena and Altadena involving wildfire recovery, disability access, employment and homelessness outreach. The selections were announced Tuesday, Oct. 13, ahead of a Friday, Nov. 6, luncheon at The Shakespeare Club in Pasadena. U.S. Rep. Judy Chu is scheduled to speak at the event, Leadership Pasadena said... More »