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Pasadena City Hall.

Pasadena City Hall.

Pasadena council resumes search for new city manager

September 12, 2026

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

Rent increase notice.

Rent increase notice.

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

September 4, 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

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

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August 31, 2026

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