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A artist's concept of the proposed Black Legacy District in northwestern Pasadena.

A artist's concept of the proposed Black Legacy District in northwestern Pasadena.

Pasadena council adopts plan for Black Legacy District

October 3, 2026

Smoke from the Eaton fire in Altadena is visible from Koreatown in Los Angeles.

Smoke from the Eaton fire in Altadena is visible from Koreatown in Los Angeles.

UCLA research confirms extreme toxicity of Eaton Fire smoke

September 25, 2026

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

An Altadena property in the Eaton Fire zone is clear of debris and ready for rebuilding in July 2025.

Fire survivors, UCLA launch insurance survey

September 15, 2026

Rent increase notice.

Rent increase notice.

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

September 4, 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

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

A homeless encampment sits just down the street from Los Angeles City Hall.

A homeless encampment sits just down the street from Los Angeles City Hall.

After 2 years of reductions, 2026 count reveals increase in LA homelessness

July 25, 2026

The non-operating fountain at the Emma E. Dickinson Bird Sanctuary.

The non-operating fountain at the Emma E. Dickinson Bird Sanctuary.

Planning effort starts restoration of Overlook, historic bird sanctuary

July 18, 2026

Thelma Leticia Sandoval was last seen June 9 around 9 p.m. when she left her home in the 1800 block of North Allen Avenue in Pasadena.

Thelma Leticia Sandoval was last seen June 9 around 9 p.m. when she left her home in the 1800 block of North Allen Avenue in Pasadena.

Located: 81-year-old woman who went missing in Pasadena

June 15, 2026

Solar panels.

Solar panels.

Pasadena seeks studies on solar panels, energy storage at city facilities

May 14, 2026

Pharmacy workers and customers meet outside a Ralphs in Pasadena on Colorado Boulevard.

Pharmacy workers and customers meet outside a Ralphs in Pasadena on Colorado Boulevard.

Union surveys concerns over pharmacy wait times, service, med safety

May 9, 2026

Coins, nickels, dimes, pennies

Coins, nickels, dimes, pennies

Minimum wage to increase in Pasadena

May 7, 2026