Week in Review: Top Pasadena Stories of The Week

The Editors of Pasadena Now go through over 100 articles published this week on our site and cull the top 20 most newsworthy, informative, and readable.

Top Stories:

Mask Mandate Looms in LA County, Pasadena Not Seeing Similar Increase in Hospitalizations, Deaths

Court Rules Racial Discrimination Claim Against City Can Move Forward in Ballew Case

Councilmember Madison Asks City Staff to Examine Charter Requirements For Filling Vice Mayor Position

Less Than 60% of Local Residents Voted in Last Election

Tournament President Wainscott Honored by Chamber of Commerce

Report: Hate Crimes Rise to Highest Level in 19 Years in LA County

Pasadena’s First ‘Affordable Micro-Units’ Apartment Complex Underway, To Be Ready By June

Pasadena Family’s Holiday Light Display Wins $50,000 in National Contest

Commission Recommends Former Mayor’s Picture be Removed From City Hall for Part in Racist Campaign

Pasadena Fire Chief: The Peak Fire Season Has Ended But Wildfire Threats Remain

Barger Makes $1 Million Available to Boost Sheriff’s Patrols During Shopping Season in Altadena, Other Unincorporated Communities

Airbnb and Other Short Term Rental Properties Enjoy Return to Popularity in Pasadena

Council to Make Second District 3 Appointment Next Week

Pasadena Fire Department Announces First-Ever Paramedic Subscription Program

Pasadena Will Comply With New State Bill Allowing Taller, Denser Development in “Very Low Vehicle travel Areas”

Council Adopts Resolution Updating List of Officials and Employees Required to File Conflict of Interest Statements

City Hall Courtyard Dedicated in Honor of Bill and Claire Bogaard

Penn State, Utah Headed to the Rose Bowl Game

COVID-19 Comeback: LA County, Pasadena Continue to See Rising Hospitalizations

Tree-Related Contracts Worth $4 Million Mulled by Council