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Pasadena's districts for historic and landmark properties.

Pasadena's districts for historic and landmark properties.

Pasadena council designates 2 landmark districts, expands fire rebuilding fee waivers

August 20, 2026

A PWP crew opens the street to replace a water main on Oak Knoll Avenue.

A PWP crew opens the street to replace a water main on Oak Knoll Avenue.

PWP touts Altadena reservoir, other infrastructure upgrades

August 18, 2026

An aerial view in February 2026 of Altadena homes in the Eaton Fire burn area.

An aerial view in February 2026 of Altadena homes in the Eaton Fire burn area.

Fire survivors, local official blast Newsom’s pending ‘utility bailout’

August 13, 2026

From left, Arcadia then-Mayor Michael Cao, State Treasurer Fiona Ma and James Su at an event in 2024.

From left, Arcadia then-Mayor Michael Cao, State Treasurer Fiona Ma and James Su at an event in 2024.

Arcadia councilman used company raided by FBI for campaign media

August 11, 2026

Gil Barel moves the blinds up to let in more light into her living room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel is currently not living in her apartment because of the Eaton Fire of January 2025.

Gil Barel moves the blinds up to let in more light into her living room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel is currently not living in her apartment because of the Eaton Fire of January 2025.

Why insurance matters to renters, landlords and California

August 6, 2026

"Photogrammetry" video displays flames from the Eaton Fire under Southern California Edison power lines, according to attorneys representing fire victims.

"Photogrammetry" video displays flames from the Eaton Fire under Southern California Edison power lines, according to attorneys representing fire victims.

LA County FD finds Edison equipment caused Eaton Fire; loan program starts for survivors

August 4, 2026

Serena Guo, second from left, reacts along with the 2026 Rose Court to her being named Rose Queen.

Serena Guo, second from left, reacts along with the 2026 Rose Court to her being named Rose Queen.

Applications open for Rose Parade court; Tournament of Roses signs with UTA

August 3, 2026

Joy Chen, executive director of Every Fire Survivor's Network, announces the organization has joined a national advocacy coalition with Public Citizen, the NAACP and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network.

Joy Chen, executive director of Every Fire Survivor's Network, announces the organization has joined a national advocacy coalition with Public Citizen, the NAACP and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network.

LA fire survivors say Newsom is trying to help utilities reduce their wildfire costs again

July 31, 2026

A table holds a display of atang, a food offering to ancestors.

A table holds a display of atang, a food offering to ancestors.

The Huntington holds 1st Sunday Supper Series: ‘This Filipino American Life’

July 29, 2026

Chris Holden's annual Block Party and Resource Fair.

Chris Holden's annual Block Party and Resource Fair.

Chris Holden’s Block Party and Resource Fair to return Saturday

July 29, 2026

Vandals painted racist graffiti on this mural at the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center.

Vandals painted racist graffiti on this mural at the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center.

Vandals deface mural at Jewish temple destroyed in Eaton Fire

July 27, 2026

An aerial view in February 2026 of Altadena homes in the Eaton Fire burn area.

An aerial view in February 2026 of Altadena homes in the Eaton Fire burn area.

County approves Altadena program to remove lead-contaminated soil

July 23, 2026