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Gil Barel in her son’s room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel and her family are still waiting for their home, a duplex they had rented for eight years before the January 2025 Eaton Fire, to be cleaned up and free of toxic materials before they move back in.

Gil Barel in her son’s room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel and her family are still waiting for their home, a duplex they had rented for eight years before the January 2025 Eaton Fire, to be cleaned up and free of toxic materials before they move back in.

California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards

September 8, 2026

San Bernardino officials and Panorama Development are planning a commercial construction project for the Arden Guthrie site near the 210 Freeway.

San Bernardino officials and Panorama Development are planning a commercial construction project for the Arden Guthrie site near the 210 Freeway.

San Bernardino council chooses developer for commercial site near 210 Freeway

September 5, 2026

The Arcadia City Council meets Sept. 1, 2026.

The Arcadia City Council meets Sept. 1, 2026.

Kwan denies ties to Chinese Communist Party ahead of Arcadia council hearing

September 4, 2026

Rent increase notice.

Rent increase notice.

Pasadena Rental Housing Board approves 2.5% increases for 2026-27

September 4, 2026

Mayor Paul Leon calls for economic assistance for Ontario residents.

Mayor Paul Leon calls for economic assistance for Ontario residents.

Ontario council weighs warehouse pause and aid for low-income residents, updates water conservation rules

September 2, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom joins local officials to sign legislation intended to modernize the financing and delivery of affordable housing in California during a press conference in Oakland on July 13, 2026.

Gov. Gavin Newsom joins local officials to sign legislation intended to modernize the financing and delivery of affordable housing in California during a press conference in Oakland on July 13, 2026.

Why a signature Newsom power move flopped in the last days of the Legislative session

September 2, 2026

District 5 Supervisor Kathryn Barger announces a lawsuit against State Farm. From left, Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn, County Counsel Dawyn Harrison, Barger at podium, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and fire survivor advocate Joy Chen.

District 5 Supervisor Kathryn Barger announces a lawsuit against State Farm. From left, Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn, County Counsel Dawyn Harrison, Barger at podium, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and fire survivor advocate Joy Chen.

Los Angeles County sues State Farm over allegedly mishandled wildfire claims

September 1, 2026

The tiny home rental at Yucaipa Regional Park.

The tiny home rental at Yucaipa Regional Park.

New rental brings fresh overnight experience to Yucaipa Regional Park

September 1, 2026

A rendering of what it might look like to reclaim the 710 “stub.”

A rendering of what it might look like to reclaim the 710 “stub.”

Pasadena endorses 710 stub governance roadmap

August 31, 2026

The Eaton Fire Survivors Network hosts a press conference July 24, 2026, in Altadena.

The Eaton Fire Survivors Network hosts a press conference July 24, 2026, in Altadena.

Fire survivors split over wildfire recovery bill

August 31, 2026

Homelessness in Glendale.

Homelessness in Glendale.

Glendale homelessness rises 12%, but unsheltered population drops 54%

August 29, 2026

The proposed Trader Joe's headquarters.

The proposed Trader Joe's headquarters.

Trader Joe’s applies for Monrovia HQ redo

August 29, 2026