LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio This is a truncated list so check out the full story below Among the few bright spots when disasters hit are the ways in which community members and businesses step up to support those who need it most The state and county have both set up websites designed to be one-stop shops for victims of the fires that tore through L.A LAist is also maintaining this list of places where you can get a shower Needs and supplies will shift and change in the days and weeks ahead Check social media channels before you head out in case supplies or needs have changed but know that many places will not have the capacity to staff phone lines County residents directly impacted by fires can request property records and vital records (like birth and marriage certificates) free of charge to help with recovery efforts If you lost a pet in the Eaton Fire or have found a pet call the Eaton Fire Animal Rescue Hotline: 626-577-3752 If you need help retrieving a pet from an evacuation area If you were evacuated from within the city of L.A Other resources for furry and four-legged friends: We will update this list as more information becomes available https://youtu.be/LofU0m8OsJ4 Every second counts during an emergency response emergency vehicles rely on drivers to do their part and clear the… See the most recent messages from LASD - Temple Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff, powered by Nixle Sign up to receive messages by email & text message and members of the community were invited to participate in the #LASD #mentalhealth and de-escalation #training at the Duarte Community Center The primary Mission of Parking Enforcement Detail (PED) is to ensure the residents of the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are provided with expeditious vehicle movement to help alleviate parking congestion improve the availability of parking choices and to assist the communities in addressing all parking related matters apportion scarce parking spaces for all legitimate vehicles by insuring those who violate parking regulations are properly addressed through the California Vehicle Codes (CVC) the Los Angeles County Vehicle Codes (LACoVC) and other various municipal codes Each Los Angeles County Sheriff's Station has a Parking Enforcement unit Please visit the Stations page to find your local Sheriff's Station Station Locations Please visit the LA county Sheriff's Department Pay by web site Pay by web For more street services in LA County please report your problem here: Public Works Los Angeles County To contact the proper Sheriff's station for your parking concerns and to send an email request for service; first determine who services your address by entering the area location address and click the "Find" button Detectives are investigating a suspicious death this morning after discovering the body of a 62-year-old Pasadena man Friday evening according to Pasadena Police Lieutenant Matt Campeau Officers responded to the 3200 block of East Foothill Boulevard at approximately 6:53 p.m on March 14 to conduct a welfare check requested by family members who had been unable to contact the victim for several weeks Further investigation indicated the circumstances of the death may be suspicious prompting detectives from the Pasadena Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Unit to respond and start an immediate follow-up investigation The identity of the victim has not yet been publicly released pending notification of family members More » The ‘Humming-Byrd’ House: A Mid-Century Storybook Ranch Surrounded by Nature Pasadena Now has been published daily since April 2004 and is among the very oldest continuously operated community news websites in the U.S Pasadena Now strives to publish a full spectrum of news and information articles in service to the entire community The publication will remain free to readers and will not erect paywalls Copyright © 2025. Pasadena Now | Terms of - Service | Privacy Policy | CA Notice of Collection RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds offer another way to get Pasadena Now content Subscribe to our feeds to get the latest headlines summaries and links back to full articles – formatted for your favorite feed reader and updated throughout the day The Eaton fire has burned 10,600 acres and prompted evacuations in the area west of the Eaton Canyon Golf Course Officials also told people living on these streets to evacuate immediately: Kinneloa Canyon Road Grand Oaks Avenue and areas east of Altadena Drive north of New York Drive and west of Sierra Madre Villa Avenue Pasadena ordered mandatory evacuations “for the area north of New York Drive please take all necessary items with you to be prepared to leave for an extended period of time.” Pasadena spokeswoman Lisa Derderian said authorities want residents in the path of the Eaton Canyon fire to heed warnings She said the strong winds have prompted officials to suspend air coverage leaving firefighters on the ground to protect homes and save lives Firefighters were trying to evacuate several people from a convalescent home near Washington Boulevard and Altadena Drive Derderian said the strong winds and intensity of the fire are reminiscent of the fires in the 1990s, including the 1993 Kinneloa fire, which destroyed 196 buildings in Altadena. Residents less than three miles away from the Eaton Canyon fire could see orange flames and smell fire from inside their homes. Just before they received a mandatory evacuation order, they inched their way down from Altadena as firetrucks raced past them, navigating their way without traffic lights affected by power outage. Those who have lived in the area for decades and experienced the last major fire in the Pasadena area said they’d never experienced anything like this. One woman said it took about 30 minutes to get 10 blocks as people were “desperately trying to get out.” All schools will be closed Wednesday in the Pasadena Unified School District because of the fire. Several other school districts including Alhambra, Glendale, Burbank, San Marino and South Pasadena are also closing. A separate fire in Pasadena, the Bert Fire, had expanded to three acres just before 10 p.m. Tuesday night, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.The fire is in east Pasadena, near San Gabriel and several miles from the blazing Eaton fire. The blaze comes amid intense winds that sparked a destructive fire in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday. Fire officials say the winds are expected to intensify overnight. Ruben Vives is a general assignment reporter for the Los Angeles Times. A native of Guatemala, he got his start in journalism by writing for The Times’ Homicide Report in 2007. He helped uncover the financial corruption in the city of Bell that led to criminal charges against eight city officials. The 2010 investigative series won the Pulitzer Prize for public service and other prestigious awards. Colleen Shalby is a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. She has covered education, the pandemic, the vaccine rollout and breaking news throughout California. She was part of the team that was a 2020 Pulitzer Prize finalist for coverage of a dive-boat fire off the Santa Barbara coast. Shalby grew up in Southern California and graduated from George Washington University. She previously worked for PBS NewsHour and joined The Times in 2015. Julia Wick is a political reporter at the Los Angeles Times. She and her colleagues won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in breaking news for reporting on a leaked audio recording that upended Los Angeles politics. She was also part of the team that was a 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist for work covering a fatal shooting on the set of the film “Rust.” Before joining the Times, Wick was the editor in chief of LAist. Sports Climate & Environment California Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Join professional astronomers for an unforgettable evening of celestial discovery Whether you’re a space enthusiast or just curious this is a perfect chance to explore the night sky like never before Help protect night vision by avoiding bright white flashlights—ambient red lighting will be available For more details, including maps, directions, parking information, and weather updates, visit this website Many of our advertisers are local businesses that have been impacted directly by the fire we immediately removed all advertisements the day after the fire and transformed our site to provide live updates We felt it would be inappropriate to run ads while our friends and neighbors were being evacuated and displaced we don’t outsource our operations overseas Our priority has been to keep you and ourselves informed with timely even a small contribution of $5 can make a significant difference Please click the blue button below to learn more about how you can assist Support Our News Desk department consists of a collective of news gatherers in order to keep the community informed and safe Colorado Boulevard is your place for informative news and social living for the greater Pasadena area and work together to make a better world for all of us See all articles See all newsflashes Back to articles The 8th-grade class from Pasadena Christian School recently embarked on an unforgettable trip to the East Coast Their journey included visits to historic Boston and experienced the magic of Aladdin on Broadway They also visited the American History Museum before heading to Amish Country Students enjoyed lunch on the bus and looked forward to a well-deserved nap during the drive Follow their adventures on Instagram: @pcseastcoast Pasadena Christian School extends heartfelt thanks to the dedicated teachers and Mrs Tcharkhoutian for making this incredible experience possible Pasadena Christian School, 1515 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, (626) 791-1214 or visit www.pasadenachristian.org Learn more about the Pasadena area's finest private schools It was 65% contained as of Friday afternoon This article is provided free of charge to keep our community safe and supported in the aftermath of the devastating fires in Southern California Note: Residents in areas of Pasadena affected by the fire have been advised not to use tap water for drinking and cooking until further notice according to the State Water Resources Control Board and the Pasadena Public Health Department The fire damaged reservoirs and pump stations potentially bringing debris into the system and threatening water quality Here is a map of where this order is in place Evacuation orders have been lifted for the area southwest of Altadena Drive north of New York Drive and east of Allen Avenue Entry and exit points will be at the intersections of Canyon Crest Road and Lincoln Avenue; La Vina Lane and Lincoln Avenue; New York Drive and Allen Avenue; and New York Drive and Lake Avenue. A fire that broke out in the foothills near Eaton Canyon around 6:28 p.m Check for the latest from the L.A. County Department of Public Works. Residents impacted by the fires can visit the centers, which opened on Tuesday afternoon with hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. UCLA Research Park West10850 W. Pico Blvd. Pasadena City CollegeCommunity Education Center3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Rong-Gong Lin II is a Metro reporter based in San Francisco who specializes in covering statewide earthquake safety issues and the COVID-19 pandemic The Bay Area native is a graduate of UC Berkeley and started at the Los Angeles Times in 2004 Summer Lin is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk she covered breaking news for the Mercury News and national politics and California courts for McClatchy’s publications Lin moved to California after graduating from Boston College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism Lin was among The Times’ staff members who covered the Monterey Park mass shooting in 2023 which was recognized by the Pulitzer Board as a finalist in breaking news Ruben Vives is a general assignment reporter for the Los Angeles Times he got his start in journalism by writing for The Times’ Homicide Report in 2007 He helped uncover the financial corruption in the city of Bell that led to criminal charges against eight city officials The 2010 investigative series won the Pulitzer Prize for public service and other prestigious awards Clara Harter is a breaking news reporter at the Los Angeles Times she covered politics and education for the L.A she published a series on fentanyl addiction that won a first-place investigative journalism award from the L.A Harter majored in political science and Middle Eastern studies at Columbia University Sandra McDonald is a reporting fellow at the Los Angeles Times just an hour south of the University of Florida where she studied journalism and worked with the local NPR station a news service focused on statewide and political coverage She previously was an intern with The Times’ breaking news team Richard Winton is an investigative crime writer for the Los Angeles Times and part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2011. Known as @lacrimes on Twitter, during almost 30 years at The Times he also has been part of the breaking news staff that won Pulitzers in 1998, 2004 and 2016. Howard Blume covers education for the Los Angeles Times. He’s won the top investigative reporting prize from the L.A. Press Club and print Journalist of the Year from the L.A. Society of Professional Journalists chapter. He recently retired “Deadline L.A.,” a past honoree for best public-affairs radio program, which he produced and co-hosted on KPFK-FM (90.7) for 15 years. He teaches tap dancing and has two superior daughters. F | F | 5-Day Forecast °F Now | Forecast A Los Angeles radio station will broadcast live from East Pasadena on Thursday to amplify voices from the Black community affected by last week’s Eaton Fire bringing attention to recovery efforts in Altadena’s historically African American neighborhoods The three-hour special episode of “First Things First” on KBLA Talk 1580 will air from 6 a.m hosted by Dominique DiPrima and co-produced by James Farr aims to share firsthand accounts from fire survivors and community leaders while creating opportunities for affected residents to connect and learn about available support “The wildfires that have ravaged the greater Los Angeles community are a tragedy of epic proportions,” said Tavis Smiley “Dominique’s show live in the Pasadena/Altadena area will highlight personal stories and hopefully help start the recovery and rebuilding process.” The broadcast holds particular significance as the Eaton Fire swept through an area with deep African American roots distinguishing it from other recent disasters like the Palisades fire numerous families now face the daunting challenge of recovery after suffering profound losses in a community that holds cultural and historical significance for Black families in the region a heritage station broadcasting at 50,000 watts day and night Originally home to the iconic hip-hop station KDAY it now boasts an all-star lineup of hosts who speak candidly about challenges facing people of color which focuses on serving historically underrepresented audiences in Los Angeles and other American cities invites the public to “Join the conversation For more information, visit KBLA1580.com. XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Print Los Angeles County officials are asking the Pasadena community for help identifying a person who has been leaving foods that are poisonous to dogs near a canine boarding and daycare facility Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger called on Pasadena residents who live or work near Foothill Boulevard to look out for a person who is leaving grapes and chocolate alongside rice or noodles to entice dogs by Dogtopia of East Pasadena Grapes and chocolate are poisonous foods for dogs, according to the Humane Society of the United States. In a news release Barger said the unidentified person needs to be stopped because “animal cruelty should never be tolerated.” “I am outraged that someone is going out of their way to hurt dogs and their unsuspecting owners who are just enjoying a trot down Foothill Boulevard,” Barger said. On July 3, two hikers found a dog near Malibu Creek Canyon with a zip tie around his mouth and another around his neck. In a video shared by the boarding facility, a person can be seen crouching by a dirt patch on the street corner in front of Dogtopia and putting something on the ground — the corner is shaded and it’s unclear what the person is doing. Jacks Vasquez said the act captured by her business’ surveillance camera is just one incident. Someone has been leaving grapes and chocolate M&Ms at various spots along a 1.5-mile stretch of Foothill Boulevard for several months now, according to a news release. “I’m sick to my stomach knowing that someone is doing this in broad daylight,” Vasquez said. The person is leaving food in walkways on Foothill Boulevard between Sierra Madre and Rosemead boulevards. Vasquez, who has been in the animal care and veterinary field for over a decade, said “consuming even the smallest amount of grapes can be lethal” to dogs. Chocolate, she added, can make dogs very sick “and result in thousands of dollars in veterinary bills.” “I’ve been warning customers but am worried the word won’t get out to the community at large,” she said. Authorities say they found more than 40 dogs unattended in a home in Thermal Pasadena police officials said reports of any suspicious activity related to the incident can be directed to the police department “Any actual and reported cruelty to animals will be taken very seriously and with assertive enforcement,” said Gene Harris Karen Garcia is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk, the team that has a pulse on breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. She was previously a reporter on the Utility Journalism Team, which focused on service journalism. Her previous stints include reporting for the San Luis Obispo New Times and KCBX Central Coast Public Radio. Pasadena’s Department of Planning and Community Development is recommending approval of a Concept Design Review for a new mixed-use development at 2771 E The city’s Design Commission will review the proposal at its regular meeting on Tuesday before the project advances to the Pasadena City Council for final approval will replace two commercial buildings currently operating as a mechanic shop The development will include 4,318 square feet of ground floor commercial space and 20 residential units the 34,357-square-foot project will provide 57 parking spaces with commercial parking at ground level accessed from Wenger Alley and residential parking underground accessed from Foothill Boulevard The Planning Department said the project is a rectangular 22,609-square-foot site that sits at the northwest corner of E office and service-related uses ranging from one to three stories in height developed by Jon Kelly of Tyler+Kelly Architecture with landscape architect Ed Siribohdi underwent revisions following preliminary consultation with the Design Commission on Oct The architectural style shifted from Spanish Colonial Revival to vernacular industrial “The local context along Foothill Blvd is home to a variety of building styles and typologies,” the architect said in response to earlier Commission comments “Many of the more successful buildings rely on character-defining elements like expansive openings The development includes outdoor amenity spaces for residents balconies on upper floors and a rooftop terrace “Instead of reserving the top floor as a penthouse the penthouse was removed and in its place we put an outdoor shared amenity,” the architect noted “This provides a location away from the busy Foothill Boulevard for residents to enjoy and see the view north toward the mountains.” The project will utilize the City’s Affordable Housing Concession Menu which allows an increased height limit of up to 12 feet in exchange for providing on-site affordable housing The building will be 48 feet high at its tallest point A Historic Resource Evaluation completed in August 2023 concluded that the existing buildings “do not possess any historical significance and do not meet the criteria for landmark designation.” The Design Commission meeting begins at 6:30 p.m in the City Council Chamber at City Hall and is open to the public Bed Bath & Beyond announced on Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey The company plans to conduct a “limited” process to sell some or all of its business including the one located in Hastings Ranch on Foothill Blvd as well as the 120 Buy Buy Baby stores and the brand’s websites will remain open the 52-year-old retailer has raised $240 million from the investment firm Sixth Street Specialty Lending Bed Bath & Beyond has been struggling with poor sales and competition from big-box retailers for some time The company had warned about the possibility of bankruptcy earlier in the year Bed Bath & Beyond closed a location of its cosmetics division Despite efforts to raise cash by selling more shares the company was unable to avoid the bankruptcy filing due to its poor financial performance and strict credit agreement Earlier this year the company’s CEO and president blamed the poor performance on inventory constraints and reduced credit limits that resulted in shortages of merchandise on store shelves Fire broke out early Friday morning at a vacant commercial building in East Pasadena causing an estimated $250,000 in damage before firefighters brought it under control according to Pasadena Fire Department spokesperson Lisa Derderian to a commercial building in the 2000 block  East Colorado Boulevard in response to a report of an outside fire firefighters found flames on the steps leading into the building and requested additional resources concerned the fire may have extended inside The flames were confined to a void space between the original pre-1933 building and a newer façade There was minimal damage to the original structure The vacant rear building where the fire occurred sits behind a single-story used car dealership No injuries were reported and no residents or businesses were displaced Firefighters had the blaze under control by 3:39 a.m The Pasadena Police Department assisted with traffic control during the incident A 7-Eleven convenience store in East Pasadena was robbed at gunpoint early Friday morning marking the latest in a series of similar incidents along Rosemead Boulevard in recent weeks The robbery occurred at approximately 12:50 a.m at the 7-Eleven located in the 200 block of South Rosemead Blvd according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Del Mar Boulevard with an undisclosed amount of cash Temple Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the incident Witnesses observed law enforcement questioning the store clerk and examining the crime scene This robbery follows multiple armed heists targeting 7-Eleven stores along Rosemead Boulevard in the past two weeks raising concerns about a potential pattern of criminal activity in the area Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to contact the Temple Sheriff’s Station at (626) 285-7171 or report information anonymously by contacting “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) via your smartphone, or by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile App on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org The third annual Pasadena Neighbor Day takes on heightened significance this year as the community gather to strengthen bonds and support each other and all residents affected by the recent Eaton Fire scheduled for January 19 at Wild Parrot Brewing Co is evolving from a casual community celebration into a vibrant platform to support disaster recovery efforts Several scheduled performers lost their homes in the fire “Everyone we’ve spoken to from people … we’ve talked to on the street to you name it — everyone thought it was important to have the event go on… It seems like people need this,” said Russell Mark of The Nextdoors band who co-organizes the event with Wild Parrot Brewing Company will feature seven local San Gabriel Valley bands A community toast is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. and organizers are considering adding a $5 raffle with proceeds benefiting fire relief efforts normal charges apply for food and drinks at the venue The timing has resonated with many Altadenans “The fact is that Altadena is an incredibly creative community and almost everyone that we know personally who lost their homes or have been evacuated… are musicians for those people it can be the hardest because work dries up and you have no place to live,” Mark explained the local music community has mobilized comprehensive support initiatives for affected artists Guitar Center’s instrument replacement offers and studio space offerings from local musicians The event has expanded its partnerships to include the Pasadena Economic Development Team and Urban Homestead while maintaining its relationship with primary beneficiaries the Pasadena Educational Foundation and Pasadena Symphony both now actively involved in fire recovery efforts The disaster has highlighted the event’s core mission of fostering neighborhood connections “We’ve lived here for eight years and we’ve known them the whole time we realized we actually don’t have each other’s phone numbers we chat in the driveway,” Mark shared when it began as a free music day aimed at strengthening community bonds it gained official recognition from Mayor Gordo’s office and has become particularly important for rebuilding connections weakened during the COVID-19 pandemic “The nice thing is we haven’t had to pivot all that much because everything we were going to do for Neighbor Day still just makes that much more sense now,” Mark noted emphasizing how the event’s original mission aligns with current community needs our City Council unanimously approved the Lamanda Park Specific Plan covering part of east Pasadena (roughly between Foothill and Colorado Boulevards on the north and south and Kinneloa and Roosevelt Avenues on the east and west) Kudos to Councilmember Gene Masuda for bringing attention to a neglected area of his district The Council’s approval endorsed four of the five recommendations made by the Planning Commission (which I’m a member of until I take my seat on the Council next month) What was the only proposal the City Council didn’t approve but vitally important: that the Council set aside $50,000 for a pilot project to actually implement the Specific Plan within the first year To the average resident $50,000 sounds like a lot of money – and it is But compared to what the City spends on consultants $50,000 is a rounding error in the City’s $1 billion annual budget the City authorized $5.78 million just for consulting contracts for the City’s eight Specific Plans That means the City Council balked at committing less than 1% of the cost of producing these grand plans to the gritty work of making them come to life Don’t get me wrong – I believe in planning or I wouldn’t be serving on the Planning Commission But I believe the purpose of investing millions of dollars into planning is not to make great plans – it’s to make great places the Council discussed the need to seriously consider public investment — sometime in the future the staff talked mostly about finding money to fund more studies It isn’t just money for consultants that the City has poured into these elegant plans of staff hours – not to mention the time of hundreds of citizens who attended workshops and hearings over the last seven years the staff and elected officials balk at putting our money where our plans are — relying instead on the hope of “private investment” to jumpstart improvements Have we forgotten that public investment has been the foundation for private investment in our city’s most successful districts South Lake has been a durable regional retail destination because of the creation of a remarkable public-private partnership to provide shared parking for the stores The Playhouse District’s revival was kicked off by another creative public-private partnership that put the historic theater back into operation as the centerpiece of additional public investment including a public paseo that lured a movie theater as well as the addition of the first park in Downtown in decades The most dramatic example of successful public investment was the City’s massive commitment to revitalize Old Pasadena The original three parking structures alone represented $93 million in City investment (in today’s dollars) to create the conditions for private investment to thrive Dedicating 100% of parking meter revenue to area security maintenance and improvements has been a permanent source of reinvestment in the area’s continuing vitality The City also supported the creation of Business Improvement Districts for South Lake marketing and enhancing business conditions in those districts Councilmembers are right about the need for private investment But it’s short-sighted not to see the enormous return on investment when the City invests in struggling parts of our city to make them safer Public investment not only spurs private investment it improves livability for surrounding neighborhoods as well Smart businesspeople don’t fixate on the initial cost of investing – they focus on the expected returns Pasadena’s public investments in South Lake Playhouse District and Old Pasadena are a major source of the revenues that support Pasadena’s billion dollar budget Those districts employ thousands of local residents and generate countless indirect community benefits Given the titanic changes sweeping the office and retail industries Pasadena should be thinking beyond our existing economic engines We need to create expanded business-friendly environments for the economy of the future and North Lake all have great potential — not to compete with our successful Downtown but to attract lower-scale neighborhood business services and start-up entrepreneurial ventures That’s why my Planning Commission colleagues and I unanimously pushed for that $50,000 “pilot” – to test small-scale investments in underinvested parts of our city to fulfill the glowing promises made in the plans we’re adopting the City will update its $1.2 billion Capital Improvement Program  Let’s see if $50,000 can be found to make the millions spent on plans actually produce results in our lifetimes I’ll push to plant the seeds for Pasadena’s future prosperity by expanding attractive places to work it’s worth doing right.” I’d add: if a costly plan is worth adopting Rick Cole served as Mayor and Councilmember during the revitalization of Old Pasadena and will return to the Council next month The City announced a partial road closure on East Foothill Boulevard near Sierra Madre Villa Avenue beginning Thursday evening and continuing into early Friday morning “Please avoid the area,” the City said Drivers who regularly use this stretch of East Foothill Boulevard during late evening or early morning hours should plan alternative routes to avoid delays Residents seeking additional information about the road closure can visit the city’s official website at cityofpasadena.net for updates or potential changes to the scheduled work The City Council unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit that could allow the Rusnak Auto Group to build a new Porsche dealership facility on Colorado Boulevard in East Pasadena The vote clears the way for a public hearing at 5:30 p.m 26 and adopts a Resolution of Intention to vacate Nina Street from Sunnyslope Avenue to its Eastern terminus “As you heard … [this] been a long road getting here This project has been in the pipeline for three years and during that time we spent considerable time effort to be responsive to the Commission demands and produce enthusiastic solutions,” said Andrew Arizmendi A spokesperson for the project claimed it will significantly increase the City’s sales tax revenue from the existing dealership told Councilmembers “This expansion on the east side will allow the Porsche dealership to double their sales volume in less than a decade And so of course that correlates with a doubling in sales tax to the city of Pasadena.”  The project would also create additional jobs and a commitment to providing vocational training in partnership with Pasadena City College The original project submitted in 2021 included the demolition of all existing buildings on the site the project was later revised to preserve the existing 1929 Swanson and Peterson Building “The Swanson and Peterson building is envisioned to be some sort of vintage Porsche lounge space.” A vocational training program with Pasadena City College that will allow hands-on training will also be put in place “What I really appreciated was when Rusnak said that he was going to keep it but it was a good decision on his part,” said Councilmember Gene Masuda “The Rusnak Group made many changes to this design plans after the critiques.” The District 4 Councilmember made the motion to approve the project The City’s Planning Commission had mixed recommendations on different aspects of the project They recommended approval of the street vacation and transfer of ownership and the minor variance for setback requirements they recommended denial of the conditional use permit to establish the auto dealership use in a 5-2 vote and denial of the conditional use permit to allow new construction over 25,000 square feet in a 4-3 vote Madison said he appreciated the caution of the Planning Commission “This would be a huge miss if we didn’t approve this project,” Madison said 10 auto dealerships in Pasadena in a very short period of time I have no doubt every other city in LA County would love to have this dealership located in their city.” Councilmember Justin Jones recused himself because he owns property within 500 feet of the project The plans also include a trellis sculpture along Colorado Boulevard designed by students at Art Center College of Design The project includes a minor variance to deviate from the fixed five-foot setback along Sunnyslope Avenue The Rusnak Auto Group has a rich history in Pasadena that dates back to 1959 establishing itself as a prominent name in the luxury automobile market in Southern California It operates multiple dealerships in Pasadena Motiv Space Systems opened a new facility in East Pasadena on Thursday bolstering the city’s growing reputation as a deep tech hub growing from Motiv’s existing headquarters on North Halstead Street was formerly the site of the longtime popular Robin’s Wood-Fired BBQ restaurant Motiv’s expansion is an important milestone for Pasadena’s business, which continues to experience a trend of deep tech and science-related companies relocating to Pasadena and expanding existing operations The City’s Hearing officer will consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that would establish a commercial nursery at 3120 E The property is owned by Southern California Edison (SCE) and zoned for Open Space (OS) will feature three modular structures totaling 480 square feet—comprising one office container and two storage containers This development falls within the CEQA exemption criteria as the total construction area is below the 10,000-square-foot threshold located between Lomora Avenue and Canyon Wash Drive is currently equipped with 12 utility poles and two transmission towers owned by SCE The project involves minimal modifications preserving the existing fencing and installing a new driveway gate and fence near Sierra Madre Boulevard Operating hours for the commercial nursery will be from 7 a.m The project includes 10 parking spaces—well above the minimum requirement—and ensures compliance with local zoning regulations regarding truck loading and unloading to minimize disturbances to nearby residential areas The nursery’s outdoor display area will feature plants The use of fertilizers will be limited to packaged forms only adhering to performance standards designed to address potential odor issues This development aligns with the City’s General Plan by enhancing urban open spaces and maintaining the property’s current character which received approvals from various City departments is expected to operate harmoniously with the surrounding land uses The Hearing Officer’s approval of the Conditional Use Permit includes conditions to ensure compliance with zoning codes and minimize impact on neighboring properties RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds offer another way to get Pasadena Now content. Subscribe to our feeds to get the latest headlines, summaries and links back to full articles – formatted for your favorite feed reader and updated throughout the day. In April 1936, spectators in East Pasadena flocked to see the arrival of the Hale Telescope lens at the local Santa Fe train station. Flashbulbs popped and cameras rolled. One newspaper at the time noted, “Lamanda Park station probably won’t know so much excitement again—even when it masquerades in the movies!” It’s unknown how many movies the station “masqueraded” in, but ten years later, in May 1946, filmmaker Frank Capra decided to use the same spot in his classic film It’s a Wonderful Life. Doubling as the fictional Bedford Falls station, the 1886 train depot was a relic of the days when grapevines and orange groves covered the landscape. The surrounding area remained relatively untouched by modernity and was effective in doubling as a sleepy New York town, the setting of the film. Capra was familiar with the neighborhood, having lived in Sierra Madre from 1915-16, and later Pasadena and Arcadia. As a young man he had attended Throop Institute (today’s Caltech) while working the graveyard shift at the Pasadena Light and Power Plant, and was involved in the Pasadena Community Players. He even tutored Arcadia founder Lucky Baldwin’s grandson to make ends meet. Always on the lookout for authentic locales, Capra had previously used other nearby locations, including Pasadena’s Busch Gardens (It Happened One Night) and the U.S. Army Balloon School in Arcadia (Dirigible). It’s a Wonderful Life spans the years 1919 to 1945, and the train station scene takes place in 1932, when protagonist George Bailey’s brother, Harry, returns from college with his wife, causing Bailey to consider his own life choices. To duplicate a slightly earlier time, Capra’s production crew found a vintage 1921 steam engine for the scene rather than the diesel engines that were becoming more popular by the 1940s. As Michael Willian explains in The Essential It’s a Wonderful Life: A Scene-by-Scene Guide to the Classic Film (2006), “Capra had to keep the shots for this scene fairly tight due to the presence of several palm trees on the depot grounds. Palm trees simply would not do for a scene that is supposed to take place in New York.” Locals took note of the shoot and flocked to the scene. Lamanda Park Station of Santa Fe (Photo – Pasadena Museum of History recalled the thrill of having a Hollywood movie come to town “I was on my way home from school,” she said in a 2014 interview “I think I got a brief look at [James] Stewart One of the neighborhood boys found a bag of popcorn used as one of the props in the movie He was passing it around until someone noticed it had trash in it It must have been sweepings from a theater.” Though the train station scene lasts just two-and-a-half minutes as George Bailey realizes he will have to make yet another sacrifice for his family’s business Capra settled on another area location — Viro Road in La Cañada — which doubled as the Bailey Park subdivision in the film Capra knew the spot well: his father had worked on Los Angeles Express owner Edwin T Though it might be a stretch to say Pasadena and environs inspired the fictional town of Capra’s film a 1999 Sierra Madre Weekly article noted: “{Capra’s] years in the San Gabriel Valley […] were arguably the source for many influences that run through Capra’s works.” Matt Hormann is a passionate history enthusiast with a sharp eye for investigative journalism and a deep commitment to social justice After losing his home in the devastating Eaton Fire Colorado Boulevard is your place for enlightening events informative news and social living for the greater Pasadena area See all articles LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network. Among the few bright spots when disasters hit are the ways in which community members and businesses step up to support those who need it most. The state and county have both set up websites designed to be one-stop shops for victims of the fires that tore through L.A. neighborhoods in January: LAist is also maintaining this list of places where you can get a shower, shelter, food and more. Note that this is an evolving list. Needs and supplies will shift and change in the days and weeks ahead. Check social media channels before you head out in case supplies or needs have changed. You could try calling as well, but know that many places will not have the capacity to staff phone lines. L.A. County residents directly impacted by fires can request property records, business filings, and vital records (like birth and marriage certificates) free of charge to help with recovery efforts. If you lost a pet in the Eaton Fire or have found a pet, call the Eaton Fire Animal Rescue Hotline: 626-577-3752. If you need help retrieving a pet from an evacuation area, call 213-270-8155. If you were evacuated from within the city of L.A. and need help finding a lost pet, call 213-270-8155. Note: This is a work in progress. We will update this list as more information becomes available. The most recognizable is Mountain Mike’s Pizza to the west Here pizza is made fresh and customized – every topping known to man is available for every palate to enjoy The crust is deliciously thin and the ingredients are super fresh along with the all-you-can eat salad and garlic knots Beer and wine cater to the adults and kid games cater to the youngsters where tattoos can be removed by laser in a clean and sterile environment Those who have old or unwanted tattoos can be sure of the best service available All procedures are overseen by a registered nurse dispersing it into the body where it is eliminated naturally Consultations are complementary and the staff are helpful and friendly Also beginning to set up shop but not yet opened is Poppy Bank Most of its branches are in Northern California They are committed to giving back to each community they serve and we look forward to their thriving here The space behind Poppy Bank will be a taquito restaurant but is not yet open for business We can’t wait to see what they have in store for us Diane Orona is a 30+-year resident of Pasadena she was PUSD Administrative Services Manager and school board liaison for the Pasadena Unified School District See all articles These funds will be distributed across 36 states to provide roughly 13,500 individuals with the opportunity to learn the lifesaving skill of water safety and there is a great future in swimming after you finish the race but they’re just one part of a comprehensive approach to water safety the mission goes beyond teaching swimming; it’s about fostering a culture of water safety and lifelong learning North America’s leading “learn to swim” provider is thrilled to announce the opening of two new locations in South Calgary June 13th, 2024 Learn to Swim Courtesy of British Swim School PASADENA, California – British Swim School the nation’s leading “learn to swim” franchise proudly announces its new location in Pasadena British Swim School of East Pasadena and owner Brittany Carr Seely will offer lessons at the LA Fitness Hastings Ranch Carr Seely has always had an entrepreneurial spirit During her search for new business opportunities she thought owning a British Swim School would be a good fit for her “I’ve always enjoyed volunteering in my children’s schools and being active in my community,” Carr Seely said I grew up swimming in our family’s and neighbors’ pools and swam competitively when I was a child.” British Swim School has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills by teaching infants and adults of all ages the skills needed for water acclimation has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer eleven people die every day from unintentional drownings with nearly 4,000 deaths occurring each year Research shows that participation in formal swim programs such as those offered by British Swim School can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children who are most at risk for deaths caused by drowning the risk of drowning isn’t limited to children: a Red Cross survey found that more than half of all Americans (54%) either can’t swim or don’t have the basic swimming skills needed to save themselves in the event of a water emergency As a parent Brittany understands the importance of survival skills when it comes to the water and I had nightmares worrying he would fall in It was very important to my husband and I to make sure the kids were in swim lessons from the time they were babies I’m excited to have them get into British Swim School’s stroke development program.” we are getting closer to our goal of making swim education and water safety accessible to all,” said Ashley Gundlach “The Pasadena community is in great hands with Brittany Carr Seely whose life experiences and dedication to teaching survival skills are invaluable to our network.” For more information, or to sign up for lessons, visit www.britishswimschool.com/east-pasadena About British Swim School British Swim School the nation’s most established swim school franchise should have the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer Not only does British Swim Schools give peace of mind to countless families who seek the essential life skill the brand offers their children but the purpose-driven franchise also offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs who seek a fulfilling business venture with a sound foundation British Swim School currently operates over 350 schools across the United States and Canada For more information about British Swim School, visit  www.britishswimschool.com To learn more about the benefits of British Swim School’s franchising opportunities, visit www.britishswimschoolfranchise.com More from SwimSwam Partner ContentSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates A gathering of nearly 300 lowrider vehicles caused major traffic disruptions in East Pasadena on Sunday evening jamming streets for hours and briefly blocking an ambulance on an emergency call The traffic nightmare centered along Rosemead Boulevard stretching from Madre Street in the north to Lotus Avenue in the south The Pasadena Police Department helicopter assisted California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies from the Temple City station in clearing the streets Authorities repeatedly announced via loudspeaker that the gathering had been declared an unlawful assembly and ordered the lowrider drivers to disperse Sharma reported there were no arrests made and no injuries as a result of the incident The streets were reopened after several hours once the lowrider vehicles dispersed from the area two days after a magnitude 3.4 temblor hit nearby with an epicenter about a block north of El Sereno Elementary School in the Los Angeles neighborhood of El Sereno That’s two miles southwest of downtown South Pasadena and two miles northwest of Cal State L.A The earthquake’s epicenter is less than two miles south of the Raymond fault Monrovia and the unincorporated area of East Pasadena the fault runs alongside parts of Eagle Rock York and Huntington boulevards and under a stretch of the 110 Freeway in South Pasadena The Raymond fault caused the magnitude 4.9 Pasadena earthquake in 1988, one that literally threw seismologist Lucy Jones out of bed California Sunday’s magnitude 3.4 earthquake, also in El Sereno, was centered three-fifths of a mile to the south of Tuesday’s quake. Its epicenter was two blocks south of the intersection of Huntington Drive and Eastern Avenue. Lifestyle Earthquakes are a way of life if you live in Los Angeles. But what about when you never feel them — even as your Shake Alert is blaring and your friends are buzzing about the temblor? Weak shaking from Sunday’s quake may have been felt more broadly, including in downtown L.A., Burbank, Pasadena, El Monte, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Downey, Lynwood and South L.A. Seismologists have looked with concern at the Raymond fault. It’s possible it could rupture nearly simultaneously with a couple of faults to the west — the Hollywood and Santa Monica faults. The Hollywood fault runs through some of the most densely populated parts of Los Angeles Evidence for the Raymond fault has been clear to geologists for decades A lake that once sat at what is now Lacy Park in San Marino was created by the fault the result of land sinking from past earthquakes Those historic quakes also created the hills that are now part of the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden in Arcadia, as well as those that give the commanding views at the Huntington Library, home to an estate art collection and gardens established by railway magnate Henry Huntington Compared with the fastest-moving faults in the state the Raymond moves slowly — at about one-tenth the speed of the infamous San Andreas fault That means the Raymond doesn’t rupture as often as the San Andreas Scientists suspect the last time the Raymond fault produced an earthquake of magnitude 6 or above was 1,000 to 2,000 years ago They believe such events happen every few thousand years But earthquakes don’t happen like clockwork and scientists cannot say for certain when the Raymond fault will rupture next An average of five earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 occur per year in the Greater Los Angeles area according to a recent three-year data sample Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS An earlier version of this story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the post before it was published. If you’re interested in learning more about the system, visit our list of frequently asked questions. Rong-Gong Lin II is a Metro reporter based in San Francisco who specializes in covering statewide earthquake safety issues and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bay Area native is a graduate of UC Berkeley and started at the Los Angeles Times in 2004. World & Nation The victims, whose ages range from 17 to 22, all had roots in the City of Roses. A memorial of flowers and candles assembled near a ruined building in east Pasadena marked the spot where the car’s driver crashed his Tesla after hitting a nearby curb at more than 100 mph just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday. The driver and two passengers died in the crash, and three more passengers were hospitalized with serious injuries, according to authorities. By Monday morning, the memorial outside the unoccupied building on East Foothill Boulevard was replete with votive candles, a soccer ball and shoe, flowers and a pair of leather notebooks in which friends and family members could leave messages. “I know he’s in a better place now and he’s looking down on us,” Nava said, placing the flowers. Two people in the Tesla were able to get out of the vehicle after it flew off the freeway overpass Pfeiffer, 20, was from Pasadena, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office. The two other people killed were a man in his 20s whom KABC7 identified as Esrom Fessemaye and Moheb Reda Samuel, 22, of Pasadena. The medical examiner’s office previously provided an incorrect spelling for Samuel’s first name. Samuel was the driver of the white, five-seat Tesla Model 3 that was heading west on Foothill Boulevard when it appeared to have lost control navigating a bend in the road. It hit a curb and launched into the air, according to Lt. Anthony Russo with the Pasadena Police Department. The car probably soared more than 130 feet before it struck a utility pole and the building, Russo said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but based on preliminary information, it does not appear that the vehicle malfunctioned, according to Russo. The county medical examiner’s office will perform a toxicology test to determine if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash. A person, who didn’t want to give their name, pays their respects at a memorial where three people died on E. Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times) Samuel and the passenger in the front seat, who police believe was Fessemaye, died at the scene, while three of the four rear passengers were thrown from the vehicle during the crash, Russo said. The fourth passenger remained in the vehicle because they were wearing their seat belt. One of the passengers thrown from the vehicle, who police believe was Pfeiffer, died, and two others were transported to a hospital along with the survivor who remained in the vehicle’s back seat, Russo said. All three passengers — identified by police as Emerson Newquist, 20, of Pasadena and Bella Ramirez, 18, of Monrovia, and by KTLA as Samuel’s 17-year-old sister, Emily — are expected to survive, according to authorities. Samuel was charged in September with driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit, according to court records. He appeared in a Pasadena courtroom in March for his arraignment and a plea hearing. Business Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a Silicon Valley engineer who died in a crash while relying on the company’s semi-autonomous driving software The school asked the public to respect the privacy of the families whose loved ones were involved in the crash. “We are deeply saddened by this weekend’s tragic car accident that claimed precious young lives. We mourn this immense loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all those affected,” the statement said. “During this difficult time, we turn to our faith in Christ Jesus for comfort and strength and ask others to join us in praying for all who are suffering due to this tragedy.” On Monday morning, a student wearing a Maranatha sweater approached the memorial and left flowers. Pieces of the Tesla remained strewn about the street and sidewalk. A large gash in the sidewalk spoke of where the vehicle went airborne, and another large scratch on the ground at a nearby corner showed where the Tesla eventually came to rest. Among the items at the memorial was a skateboard propped on the handles of the ruined building’s door with the name “Mike” scratched onto the board’s deck. joked that the valet at the hotel probably didn’t expect the truck to have so much power “He was a humble guy and he didn’t like to show off He was just very sweet to his grandfather and grandmother,” Nava said Pfeiffer had taken care of his grandfather until his grandfather’s death and was living with his grandmother at the time of the accident Nava said his friend was a skateboarder who studied kinesiology at Pasadena City College but remained undecided about what to study next “I guess we’ll never know,” Nava said as he picked up one of the notebooks to write a message for his friend A GoFundMe campaign has been started to help pay for Pfeiffer’s funeral services. Nathan Solis reports on breaking news with the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times. A corner site in unincorporated East Pasadena is up for redevelopment with a mixed-use apartment complex per a notification issued last month by the Los Angeles County the Director of the Department of Regional Planning issued approved an administrative housing permit for a roughly 1.1-acre site located at 380 S which is currently improved with a church and a series of small commercial buildings is now slated for the construction of a new seven-story edifice featuring 193 studio and two-bedroom apartments above 7,828 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a 205-car semi-subterranean parking garage Ferrier Architecture Studio is designing the project which is depicted in plans as a contemporary podium-type building with a linear pool deck cutting through the center Images also show a series of elevated amenity decks as well as a diagonal swath cut from the roofline to adhere to setback requirements along the eastern property lien County records list the project's developer as Pasadena-based Legendary Developments The proposed project is a beneficiary of L.A. County's Mixed Use zoning, which has been implemented in East Pasadena, and a handful of other unincorporated communities. The first development to make use of the zoning rules, featuring 100 apartments and ground-floor retail space was recently built a few blocks north on Colorado Boulevard A commercial building on Colorado Boulevard dating to the late 1930s could make way for new housing, according to a presentation to the Pasadena Design Commission The project from applicant Legacy Lofts, LLC (an affiliate of Torkian Construction) calls for redeveloping a two-story structure currently occupied by Michael's Arts and Crafts Store Plans call for the new construction of a six-story approximately 127,000-square-foot building featuring 148 studio and three-bedroom dwellings above 5,334 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a semi-subterranean parking garage Reed Architectural Group is designing the project according to plans included with the presentation The project presentation is for a conceptual design review and consideration of the concept will continue at a later date Torkian has also been linked to a smaller multifamily residential development near Memorial Park in Pasadena Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram Print The 22-year-old behind the wheel of a speeding Tesla that crashed into a building in Pasadena claiming the lives of three people Saturday The Pasadena Police Department released more information Tuesday about the violent wreck of a speeding Tesla that left three dead and three others injured early Saturday — and narrowly avoided more casualties 2024This story was updated to remove a statement that Moheb Samuel graduated from Maranatha High School in 2020 The Times cannot confirm Samuel’s graduation date Moheb Samuel was driving over 100 mph on East Foothill Boulevard shortly after 2:30 a.m Saturday when he narrowly missed crashing into a car driving north at the intersection of Foothill and Sierra Madre Boulevard crashed through a streetlight and became airborne after striking a curb on the north side of the road The Tesla traveled about 130 feet through the air before smashing into a power pole and the building one was ejected from the back seat; three other passengers were seriously injured Samuel was cited in September by the California Highway Patrol for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol He was due in court in March but failed to appear resulting in a warrant issued for his arrest His driver’s license was suspended when he was driving the Tesla on Saturday according to city of Pasadena spokesperson Lisa Derderian Friends called him Mo, according to people who visited the memorial at the crash site. Among the memorial’s flowers and votive candles, friends also left behind a soccer ball. Authorities estimate the Tesla Model 3 was traveling over 100 mph when it hit a curb and launched into the air before crashing into a building He was one of the three passengers thrown from the back seat of the car during the crash He was just very sweet to his grandfather and grandmother,” Pfeiffer’s friend said at the crash site Monday as his voice broke The passenger in the Tesla’s front seat also died at the scene. Police have identified him only as a 22-year-old man, pending the notification of his family. Family members told news station KTLA-TV that the man is Esrom Fessemaye and that he worked with Samuel at a gas station two other passengers in the back seat of the Tesla were thrown from the vehicle during the crash were taken to a local hospital in stable condition The third survivor is an 17-year-old girl whose name has not been released by police; she was taken to a hospital and remained in critical condition as of Tuesday KTLA identified the girl as Samuel’s sister Newquist’s family said in a GoFundMe post that two of the men who died in the crash were his roommates. “He is expected to make a full recovery though the process will be long and painful, both physically and emotionally,” the post said. The suspect, identified by police as Ricardo Guade Andrade of San Fernando, crashed into the frontyard of a nearby home as he fled from police in Pasadena. A toxicology exam will be done to determine if alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash, Pasadena Police Lt. Anthony Russo said. Samuel appeared to have lost control of the vehicle at a bend in the road when he struck the curb. At this stage in the investigation, it does not appear there was any malfunction of the 2018 Tesla Model 3, Russo said. The Tesla crashed into a power pole, sending power lines down into the street. Power was out in a section of Pasadena on Saturday morning. A steady stream of friends, family members and local residents have visited the memorial in the industrial section of Pasadena. Some prayed and others left flowers or messages in a pair of leather notebooks on the sidewalk. A skateboard that read “Mike” was propped against the door of the ruined building in tribute to Pfeiffer, one of numerous mementos placed to honor the victims. Gene Masuda was elected to the Pasadena City Council in April he served as Vice-Mayor and currently serves on the Legislative Policy Committee and represents the City of Pasadena on the Gold Line Construction Authority and the Gold Line Joint Powers Authority Gene is dedicated to maintaining the City’s fiscal discipline while protecting police and fire services As a longtime neighborhood and quality of life advocate Gene has a record of working to fight overdevelopment and traffic in order to maintain the character and beauty of residential neighborhoods Gene is a leader in Pasadena’s open space movement dedicated to preserving and protecting Pasadena’s natural open space by successfully having fought to keep the Edison right-of-way from being developed into storage units he has also led the effort to combat crime in East Pasadena Major issues going forward are: homelessness continuance of balancing the city’s budget providing quality city services and health & safety for the residents Gene was a former board member of the Pasadena Educational Foundation which raises millions of dollars teacher grants and field trips for the PUSD He continues to support PEF and the Boys and Girls Club that provides after school homework help character building experiences and recreational activities His advocacy for quality education is driven by the desire to provide a solid foundation for the youth of Pasadena who are the hope and future of our community Gene is a retired business owner and former president of an East Pasadena neighborhood association He graduated from California State University Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration a married daughter and three grandchildren The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified Esrom Fessehaye as the third person killed in a solo Tesla crash in East Pasadena early Saturday morning Fessehaye was riding as the front passenger in the vehicle when it struck a curb on near a slight curve on Foothill Boulevard according to officials and video footage of the incident Friends of the victims have been gathering daily at a makeshift memorial near the crash site in the 2300 block of Foothill Boulevard at Vista Avenue to mourn and draw comfort from one another traveling westbound at speeds exceeding 100 mph ran a red light before striking the curb and crashing was operating the 2018 Tesla Model 3 on a suspended license after failing to appear in court for a DUI charge from September 2023 were transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries Some of those involved had ties to Maranatha High School which canceled its planned Senior Ditch Day event last and provided counselors to support the school community A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist Newquist with living and medical expenses during his recovery Police have said they believe alcohol may have been a factor Three of the four passengers in the back seat were not wearing seatbelts and were ejected during the crash The incident caused significant damage to the struck building and a power outage affecting 663 residents and businesses Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Pasadena Police Department or report information anonymously through “Crime Stoppers.” In the unincorporated community of East Pasadena, developer APPA Real Estate is wrapping up work on the RinRose Located at  3768 E. Colorado Boulevard the project was built by a joint venture between West Hollywood-based APPA and its partners Sundance Bay and Geolo Capital features 100 apartments - including five deed-restricted affordable units - atop 4,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space and two levels of subterranean parking KFA Architecture is designing the RinRose which is composed of four floors of wood-frame construction above a concrete podium The building incorporates sloping rooflines intended to reference the pitched roofs of houses in the surrounding residential neighborhood APPA acquired the development site in 2019 for $8.5 million which was already entitled by Bolour Associates A $32-million construction loan for the project was secured in 2020 The RinRose is among the first new developments built in Los Angeles County using its updated mixed-use zoning standards, but is not likely to be the last. A few blocks south on Rosemead Boulevard, a similar project with 193 apartments and retail space is also in the works The development site also sits roughly one mile east of Metro's Sierra Madre Villa Station, where Trammell Crow subsidiary High Street Residential has secured entitlements for an even larger 550-unit housing and retail complex Vroman's Bookstore Hastings Branch Library courtesy of Vroman's Bookstore a cherished independent bookseller in Pasadena permanently closed its Hastings Ranch location in Easy Pasadena on Mother’s Day The closure came after the store was unable to reach a sustainable new lease agreement with the property owner and faced increasing occupancy expenses and I wish more small bookstores like this would come back because it’s what the community needs,” said one customer to KCBS News “I’d much rather buy our books from Vroman’s than get ’em off Amazon.” had been serving the community for more than two decades “We’re very sad that it’s the last day for Vroman to be here in Hastings Ranch,” another customer told a local television station reporter while making one last visit with their son to pick out a final book or toy announced his plan to retire and sell the company which included the flagship Colorado Boulevard store and a second book-selling operation called Book Soup Sheldon aims to find a buyer who will preserve the bookstore’s legacy and align with its longstanding community-focused values as part of a broader effort to ensure the bookstore’s future who were notified in advance and encouraged to apply for positions at other Vroman’s locations The company pledged to support these employees throughout the transition acknowledging their hard work and dedication Customers shopping last Sunday were sad and resigned “I’m a big fan of independently owned bookstores and it’s sad to see another one go in a world where everything is being chained,” a patron told KABC news “The uniqueness of an independently owned bookstore is more and more valued.” Vroman’s flagship store on Colorado Boulevard remains open as the search for a new owner continues Customers say they appreciate the store’s uniqueness and prefer supporting local businesses over large chains “I’d sooner come to a place like this than Barnes and Noble,” one customer told Channel 7 news but I’d rather give my money to somebody who’s local Vroman’s Bookstore’s main store is located at 695 E More » California American Water has acquired East Pasadena Water Co. a family-owned company in Pasadena that has served area homes and businesses for more than 85 years A statement issued by California American Water (Cal-Am) said East Pasadena Water Co.’s approximately 3,000 customers will now be served by California American Water’s Los Angeles County District The statement added the sale has been approved by the California Public Utilities Commission and the transaction was completed Tuesday provides water service only to East Pasadena areas inside Los Angeles County but does not provide water to any business or residences inside the city of Pasadena Addresses inside the city limits of Pasadena are served by Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) “Our team is excited to serve East Pasadena’s water customers and further expand our footprint in Los Angeles County,” said Rich Svindland California American Water’s president “We have a long history of providing high-quality reliable service to our customers and we look forward to playing a vital role in the lives of our new customers,” Svindland said customers and look forward to providing them the same great level of service that nearly 900,000 of our existing customers already enjoy.” sent out letters to their customers on Sept saying customers will be receiving their water bill from Cal-Am starting in October The letter was issued from the office of Lawrence M On the East Pasadena Water Co. website, the company advised customers that they can no longer pay their bills through the site, or avail of any other online service the company previously offered. Instead, customers are advised to visit www.californiaamwater.com to set up online log-in credentials to their accounts owner Tony Garnier said the regulatory obligations of running a water utility “have become more than our small staff can handle.” we felt California American Water was the best fit for our East Pasadena customers,” Garnier wrote “I am pleased to note that you will continue to see many familiar faces as our employees will be joining the California American Water team.” provides water and wastewater services to more than 690,000 California residents The Cal-Am statement said the sale will bring many benefits to the former East Pasadena Water customers including access to new services such as conservation programs and MyWater the company’s online customer service portal As a customer of California American Water Co for many I am so sorry to hear of this water transfer to a small county community This company has changed over the years now and calls itself a “national” company for California and Hawaii impossible to contact anyone although they freely send emails Looking at their rate hikes and changes now and to come is a shocking wake-up call Their water is “gold” so be prepared for the changes that you will be facing as you deal with them get it’s water source from now and where will Calif American Water get the water at the take over moment Will the new company still be getting water from the Raymond Basin and what water rights were surrendered or gained by the merger What impact will this have on any water Pasadena did supply to east county Residents As a Pasadena resident with issues in the past I am no fan of East Pasadena Water or their President The next ArtNight Pasadena is planned for March 14 ArtNight is Pasadena’s signature cultural event Produced by the Cultural Affairs Division in partnership with Pasadena cultural organizations it is a dynamic arts and cultural open house--showcasing visual arts and theater--that takes place on a Friday in March and October from 6:00-10:00pm at sites all around Pasadena Participating Partner organizations vary from event to event and include many of the 30 cultural venues listed below; all provide free entry during ArtNight Smaller organizations and ensembles are invited to apply for MiniGrants to perform at Partner venues Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" FREE SHUTTLE ROUTES: NORTH EAST CENTRAL NORTHWEST  Spanish / Español Devin Troy Strother: Dancing in the Dark Playing freely and humorously with art history multimedia works by Strother are dynamic and witty critiques of the creative fields The Student Gallery highlights the exceptional talent of ArtCenter’s undergraduate students across all majors professional-quality art and original designs Devin Troy Strother: Dancing in the Dark: Visitors will get an early sneak peek at this major installation by the notable alumni artist The shuttle stops right in front of our new location at 2817 E NORTHWEST CENTRAL EAST Stop by Kidspace for a community art project and a sneak peek of their most popular time of year, Butterfly Season! Reserve free tickets at https://kidspacemuseum.org/event/artnight-spring-2025/ Amapola Players presents Beat Back the Night: Storytelling and Spoken Word, sharing stories that reflect the heritage and history of Pasadena and the Southwest (6:00-9:00 pm) and spoken work focusing on resilience and resolution (9:00-10:00 pm). AmapolaPlayers.com Visit the Galleries at PCC to experience a solo sculptural installation by Karen Lofgren and a selection of student work from the Art Exhibitions class NORTH CENTRAL NORTHWEST NORTH EAST CENTRAL highlighting the renowned international artist’s explosive work created with gunpowder ArtNight Partner organizations vary from event to event For information on ArtNight, please call the ArtNight Pasadena Hotline at 626.744.7887 or visit ArtNightPasadena.org For information on accessibility and/or to request written materials in alternative formats please call the City of Pasadena at 626.744.7062 The violent wreck of a car that may have flown off the Foothill 210 Freeway and crashed onto S below resulted in the deaths of three people Sunday night Rudy Lemos said officers responding to Michillinda Ave according to Pasadena city spokesperson Lisa Derderian A third patient was transported to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries A witness reported that the car went off the freeway and landed [near] the intersection of Michillinda Avenue and East Colorado Boulevard CHP Officer Patrick Kimball told City News Service The names of the victims have been withheld pending notification of their next of kin will likely remain closed until early Monday morning as California Highway Patrol officers investigate the crash The cause of the crash is not confirmed at this time You’d have be traveling extremely fast to destroy a vehicle like that More » PETA activists protested outside a Whole Foods Market at 3751 E urging the store to stop selling coconut milk from Thailand [Photos courtesy of PETA]People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) activists protested outside a Whole Foods Market at 3751 E The group says monkeys are forced to spend long hours climbing trees and picking coconuts used to produce the product The monkeys are denied the freedom to move around or do anything else that’s natural and important to them “Whole Foods knows full well of the rampant abuse in the Thai coconut industry,” said Amber Canavan “These monkeys are illegally snatched from their natural habitats and subjected to a lifetime of activity and suffering and forced to spend long hours picking these heavy coconuts.” PETA has been investigating the Thai coconut industry for several years and reports it has found that the use of monkey labor is widespread PETA Asia released a video investigation that showed monkeys being chained to trees and shocked with electric batons in order to force them to pick coconuts It was not immediately known if Whole Foods has responded to PETA’s requests to stop selling coconut milk from Thailand and Costco have reportedly already stopped selling coconut milk from certain Thai suppliers due to allegations of forced monkey labor “Whole Foods needs to follow suit [of other grocery store chains] and stop selling brands that are connected to monkey labor,” Canavan said “Customers specifically go to Whole Foods expecting the brand to have higher standards.” PETA is urging Whole Foods customers to contact the company and demand that it stop selling coconut milk from Thailand a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services headquartered in East Pasadenas hosted its inaugural Investor Day at Nasdaq’s Global Headquarters in New York City on Tuesday The East Pasadena-based company presented its 2030 vision for long-term growth drivers and financial targets The company expects regulatory requirements and government priorities to drive its future performance to an even higher level from its current record results Tetra Tech’s strategy builds on more than five decades of expertise in high-end consulting augmented by the benefits of adding recurring revenue from its proprietary suite of software applications Key growth drivers include leveraging its technical leadership in water and environment to address new regulatory requirements for emerging contaminants increasing funding in research and development and new technologies to address greater complexity in watershed management further use of proprietary data analytic tools and artificial intelligence augmented consulting services to increase productivity and enhance margin and higher recurring revenue from software subscriptions Tetra Tech’s services are better aligned today than ever before to address global priorities in the water environment and sustainable infrastructure markets,” said Dan Batrack The company’s 2030 financial targets include total compounded annual revenue growth in the range of 10% to 15% with organic revenue growth in the range of 6% to 10% and acquisitive revenue growth in the range of 4% to 5% EBITDA margin expansion of more than 50 basis points per year and annual cash flow from operations greater than net income “The strategic plan presented at our inaugural Investor Day represents a doubling of our revenue by 2030 along with a consistent expansion in EBITDA margin that will compound to generate cash flow at an even higher level to support our capital allocation programs and shareholder returns,” said Steve Burdick The replay of the webcast is available on the Company’s website at tetratech.com/investors Authorities were searching homes in the area as they investigated the incident on Grayburn Road that was reported just before 3:30 p.m. It started with a call for a burglary at another house in the neighborhood, where a woman was home. The suspect fled that house and then broke into another home in the area, investigators say. In that second house, the male homeowner and his two children were home at the time. Officials say the homeowner warned the burglar he had a gun and when the suspect did not flee, the homeowner shot him. When deputies got to the home, they found a suspect on the floor with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Fire department paramedics transported the suspect to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper body. The public was asked to avoid the area of Rosemead Boulevard, north of Huntington Drive and south of Del Mar Avenue. Deputies said the homeowner legally owns the gun. They make bicycling an even more viable transportation option they’re more efficient and less expensive than an electric car the quality and availability from all the major bike manufacturers has improved in recent years If you’re thinking about getting an e-bike this is a great opportunity to try out e-bikes for free from six local bike shops: Around the Cycle The Expo will be located on the north side of Jefferson Park but be aware of posted signs and be respectful of neighboring residents Pre-registration for this event is recommended Minors must be accompanied by a parent or adult legal guardian The Design Commission on Tuesday continued its discussion of the proposal to build a hotel complex on the north side of Colorado Blvd and mixed-use project in the same block on the south The large project is comprised of an 8-story 335,560 square foot hotel located at 1347-1365 E 40,916 square foot mixed-use project of commercial space and 49 residential units at 1336-1350 E the Commission unanimously decided to conduct further review of the project after some commissioners remarked that the proposed project did not meet the basic requirements of concept design “This project should be aiming at [excellence] I’m not sure we are [there] yet,” Commissioner Philip Chiao said during the virtual meeting of the commission as he expressed concerns regarding the buildings’ height “The scale and the play of the building elements … does not have [the] elegance expected,” Chiao said further adding that the building is “not a good looking building.” which is near Pasadena City Colleged’s main campus is under the Concept Review design phase of the commission’s approval process earlier tweaked its original plan after Commissioners advised it to further study its design to ensure it would conform to the Federalist and Art Deco style which is seen on buildings in Pasadena City College Design Commission Chair Commissioner Srinivas Rao said the applicant must go back a few steps and further revise the design as he pointed out that the overall massing and approach to the volumetric composition of the building should lend itself to the style that the architect is aiming for it is very unconvincing — the way it is organized,” Rao said I am not convinced like all of you that from here on we can provide input where the design can evolve into a final design,” he added All commissioners present voted in the affirmative on the motion of Commissioner Timothy Sales to give the applicant discretion to reach out to a sub-committee before it faces the commission again for the third time the Commission also conducted an advisory review of the draft design of the East Pasadena Specific Plan as part of the Round 3 of the community engagement process for the project Under the city’s “Our Pasadena” General Plan Implementation Program the Department of Planning and Community Development is required to update the eight specific plan areas in Pasadena The East Pasadena Specific Plan focuses on expansion of existing businesses and development of new businesses to provide employment opportunities for its residents The Commission’s feedback was sought before the proponents prepare a draft plan for review by the Planning Commission which is anticipated next year Martin Potter of the Planning Committee presented before the Commission the overview of the East Pasadena Specific Plan which was the same presentation presented before the community through the virtual open house which can be viewed at www.OurPasadena.org “I do think the plan is a good one and if we look at the history of East Pasadena it has changed overtime and will continue to change,” Sales said “I applaud the work… There is always a push-pull between the city and private sector’s interests but I think the best interest always is to collaborate and find the common solution so I hope that the Planning Commission would take to heart the very detailed comments that we received,” he added The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is one step closer to building a new home in the unincorporated community of  Willowbrook On Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the findings of a mitigated negative declaration compiled for CDU's "New Health Professional Education Building," which would house the school's existing College of Medicine programs and a new four-year medical degree program Plans call for the construction of a roughly 46,000-square-foot area at the southwestern corner of the university campus at 1731 E Two existing modular buildings would be razed to make way for the new 92,000-square-foot structure featuring classrooms Construction of the new building is expected to occur over a roughly two-year period commencing as early as 2023 and opening for students by 2025 Roughly 30 miles north in East Pasadena, a different type of project also secured a key sign-off. The Board of Supervisors voted to uphold the approval of a proposed mixed-use apartment complex at 380 S. Rosemead Boulevard rejecting an appeal from the labor union-affiliated Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) LLC is planning a new seven-story building for the 1.1-acre site currently improved with a church and a series of small commercial buildings According to a staff report, 13 of the proposed apartments are to be set aside for rent by extremely low-income households at completion The inclusion of affordable housing made the project eligible for density bonus incentives permitting increased height and floor area SAFER's appeal argued that the project should be subject to a full environmental impact report and contends that the County Department of Regional Planning improperly granted administrative approval to the proposed development rather than subjecting it to discretionary review A vacant building that was once home to a Conrad's restaurant in Pasadena is poised for redevelopment, according to a new presentation to the city's Design Commission The project site, a corner lot at 861 E. Walnut Street, sits a short distance south of the 210 Freeway and the A Line's Lake Station. City records indicate that the Dallas, Texas-based entity HSB Pasadena, LLC is seeking approvals for a new senior housing complex on the site. The entity is based out of the same address of South Bay Partners Plans call for the construction of a new six-story approximately 83,100-square-foot building containing 95 units of assisted living and memory care housing Other project elements would include a lobby VTBS Architects is designing the contemporary low-rise structure which is named Walnut and Lake for its cross-streets "The building above the ground floor maintains breaks and areas of modulation throughout that have been reviewed for compliance with the updated Central District Specific Plan standards," reads a staff report The building is designed in a generally contemporary style with flat roofs The project site sits along a stretch of Walnut Street which has recently seen the construction of several residential buildings catering to a non-senior population from Greystar and Prominent Development Other Los Angeles-area projects from South Bay Partners include a recently-completed senior housing complex in Warner Center and a proposed, but unbuilt development near Century City The developers of a mixed-use project at 3452-3488 E which includes the existing Gateway Metro Center and Panda Inn building have applied for major changes to the previously-approved Concept Design Instead of the original 232-unit residential project and the exterior remodeling of the Metro Center and Panda Inn the plan now calls for a mixed-use project with 5,350 square feet of commercial space and 234 residential units with the exterior remodeling no longer included Plans submitted to the Department of Planning and Community Development showed the project involves construction of a five-story above-ground parking structure with 5,350 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and three six-story buildings with 234 residential units on the existing surface parking lot behind Panda Inn One protected mature tree and 67 non-protected trees are proposed to be removed to accommodate the project In addition to the proposed five-level parking structure parking for the existing office building would be provided off-site The project site consists of three adjoining lots of a total size of 4.3 acres on the south side of E the site is currently developed with the 11-story Gateway Metro Center and surface parking lots between and behind these two buildings The southern edge of the site adjoins the 210 Freeway The developers have proposed a number of changes to the Concept Design Review which the Design Commission approved on August 28 a previously proposed surface parking area west of Panda Inn will be changed to an open space or courtyard area with a valet or drop-off zone adjacent to the driveway The footprint of the proposed north building will be slightly modified to accommodate the new uses proposed The south building’s footprint will also be changed to separate the previous single-building and above ground parking structure into three buildings that would surround a larger rectangular courtyard space than previously proposed A proposed “town center” space at roughly the center of the site will no longer be pursued The Design Commission will look at these and other proposed changes to the plans on Tuesday, April 13. The virtual meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. and may be accessed by the public through https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88375059806 or by calling (669) 900-6833 and using the webinar ID 883 7505 9806 Public comment may be sent by email to mtakeda@cityofpasadena.net or submitted through www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/public-comment The same week Pasadena announced that fitness facilities are authorized to reopen in the city 24-Hour Fitness announced it has permanently closed one of its two Pasadena locations The facility in East Pasadena at 465 N Halstead St was closed June 11 along with 99 other locations across the United States The other location — in the former Star-News building at 525 E It is not known how many employees were terminated because of the closure or how many people were members of the East Pasadena location “The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the 24 Hour Fitness strategy to transform our business,” company officials said in a statement the pace by which we have had to make difficult decisions has been accelerated as well In order to meet the changing needs of our club members we are re-evaluating staffing needs and the overall company’s club footprint… The goal is to reposition 24 Hour Fitness to create a sustainable long-term business for our team members and the millions of club members that we serve.” we will continue with a phased club reopening process as we are operationally prepared and state and local governments and public health agencies indicate it is safe to do so.” the Wall Street Journal reported that the company was talking with landlords about closing some clubs as part of the reorganization and was seeking a bankruptcy loan of $200 million Will current members be allowed to transfer their memberships to another Fitness gym We haven’t heard anything from the company during the time we were paying our dues but not allowed to use the facility A pair of 1930s buildings which house a mechanic shop near the SR-210 Freeway is up for redevelopment with housing, according to an item scheduled for review at the October 10 meeting of the Pasadena Design Commission would rise from a site located just under one mile west of the A Line's Sierra Madre Villa Station Plans call for the construction of a new three- and four-story buildings featuring 21 one- and two-bedroom dwellings above 5,329 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and parking for 56 vehicles Requested approvals include density bonus incentives to permit greater height and reductions to setbacks normally required by zoning. In exchange, two of the apartments would be set aside for occupancy by very low-income households Tyler + Kelly Architecture is designing the project which is named 'The Pamplona," in architectural plans included with the presentation "The proposed building is designed in a contemporary interpretation of a traditional Spanish Colonial Revival style with pitched and flat roofs, repeating projecting and recessed building volumes, stacked punched openings and projecting sunshades," reads a staff report but rich material palette consisting of stucco that will be detailed with wood trellises protecting windows clay tile roofs and an ornamental statue at the southeast corner of the roof parapet." The Pamplona is being presented to the Design Commission for a preliminary consultation and a vote on the project is not scheduled for October 10 The proposed development would rise a half-mile west of a large industrial-zoned site at 3200 E. Foothill Boulevard, where Pasadena city officials have previously approved the construction of a 550-unit mixed-use apartment complex from Trammell Crow Company subsidiary High Street Residential Police gather near one of many crime scenes from an incident in which an armed suspect was killed by officers near Gwinn Park in East Pasadena on Tuesday [Photo by Eddie Rivera/Pasadena Now]The death of a man killed during a police encounter late last month has been ruled a homicide according to information on the LA County Coroner’s website of Inglewood fatally shot Pasadena resident Gevork Minissian Police were originally unsure if Hall died of wounds suffered during his encounter by police or if he committed suicide The coroner’s homicide ruling as the cause of death does not mean a crime occurred a homicide means the death occurred at the hands of another person The coroner can only rule deaths as a homicide Hall died of multiple gunshot wounds according to information obtained by Pasadena Now on Thursday morning “Detectives are still actively investigating this tragic incident in an attempt to find answers as to why this occurred and determine what the connection is between Mr Grisafe said it is possible that there may not be a connection between the two men other than the fatal encounter after Hall shot Minissian he tried to flee by attempting to carjack a woman Hall exchanged gunfire with police before running to Sunnyslope Avenue where he allegedly tried to steal a second car and held the vehicle’s owner at gunpoint in the area of East Villa Street and North Sunnyslope Avenue The suspect died in a driveway in the 500 block of North Sunnyslope Avenue at 2:46 p.m. according to Coroner’s spokeswoman Sarah Ardalani Police Chief John Perez said Hall exchanged fire with police and was struck at least once It is not known if the suspect was fleeing when the fatal shots were fired AB 392 allows police to shoot a fleeing suspect if the officer reasonably believes that the person will cause death or serious bodily injury to another unless immediately apprehended shot at police and taken another person hostage—all of which could represent an immediate threat to the community The two women Hall allegedly attempted to carjack were evaluated and treated at the scene for unknown injuries The day after the shooting Pasadena native Paola Lomeli told Pasadena Now she was in Sunnyslope Park when the shots broke out when I heard the first round of gunshots,” she said “About 10 seconds later the next round went off Within a minute I heard police approaching the area Instantly police closed down the area and rerouted traffic.” Anyone with information on the shooting was asked to call the Pasadena Police Department at 626-744-4241 Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or submitted online at lacrimestoppers.org A complex of empty buildings that were for sale located yards from a Pasadena fire station were destroyed by a first-alarm blaze early Wednesday morning Halstead Street is located close to an apartment and to Fire Station 37 The fire was knocked down in about 40 minutes and there was no reports on any injuries It is unknown at this time what caused the fire This is the second fire at that location this month summaries and links back to full articles – formatted for your favorite feed reader and updated throughout the day.