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Pasadena Now, accessible at www.PasadenaNow.com, has been delivering daily news since April 2004, making it one of the longest-running community news websites in the United States. The goal of Pasadena Now is to provide a wide range of news and information that serves the entire community. The publication is committed to remaining free for all readers and will not implement paywalls.

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Council Is Dark; Joint Meeting With PUSD Rescheduled

6 days ago | pasadenanow.com | Andre Coleman

City Council is dark on Monday, and one important meeting has been rescheduled. The City Council was scheduled to hold a joint meeting with the Pasadena Unified School District on April 28. However, at the request of officials with the Pasadena Unified School District, the joint meeting has been rescheduled to May 12. The District made headlines earlier this year when officials announced plans to cut over 150 positions. The decision has left many constituents in the District angry.
Benefit Concert To Aid California Fire Victims Set For May 10 – Pasadena Now

1 week ago | pasadenanow.com

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Pasadena Advances Vision for Affordable Housing, Mixed-Use Development at Former Kaiser Permanente Site

1 week ago | pasadenanow.com | Andre Coleman

The Pasadena City Council received an update Tuesday morning on plans for a mixed-use affordable housing development at the former Kaiser property at North Lake Avenue and Villa Street. During a special joint meeting between the Pasadena City Council and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Economic Development Director David Klug outlined the site’s history, public engagement process, and next steps in compliance with the state’s Surplus Lands Act (SLA).
Pasadena Continues to Gear Up for 2028 Olympic Soccer Matches in the Rose Bowl

1 week ago | pasadenanow.com | Andre Coleman

Olympic soccer is coming to the Rose Bowl in 2028, and Pasadena officials are already deep into preparations to ensure the city is ready to shine on the global stage.
California Sets Aside $170 Million To Thin Vegetation, Forests To Help Prevent Wildfires

1 week ago | pasadenanow.com | Alejandro Lazo

At least half, $85 million, will be directed to conservancies in Southern California, while $54 will focus on the Sierra Nevada. The approval of the funding comes after Newsom in March declared a state of emergency to clear flammable brush. “With this latest round of funding, we’re continuing to increase the speed and size of forest and vegetation management essential to protecting communities,” Newsom said in a written statement.
In Playhouse Village District, the Quest for Shade Collides With Outdated Tree Regulations

1 week ago | pasadenanow.com | Andre Coleman

Ahead of Monday’s City Council meeting, the chair of the Playhouse Village Foundation expressed concerns over the lack of funds for shade trees on Colorado Boulevard. Former City Manager Phil Hawkey, Chair of the Playhouse Village Foundation said in correspondence to the City Council that funds are needed to update the Street Tree Master Plan, which is urgently needed to allow for more trees to be planted throughout the city.
City Council Renews Law Enforcement Contract With El Monte for Special Events, Including Rose Parade

1 week ago | pasadenanow.com | Andre Coleman

The Pasadena City Council on Monday approved a new five-year $650,000 contract with the City of El Monte to provide supplemental law enforcement services for New Year’s events and other major public gatherings through 2030. The proposed agreement ensures additional public safety personnel are available for large-scale events such as the Rose Parade, the Rose Bowl Game, Americafest, international soccer matches, and UCLA football games, city officials.
From Abstract Expressionism to Intimate Scale: Six Decades of George Nama’s Artistic Journey

1 week ago | pasadenanow.com | David Cross

In a world where bigger often seems better, artist George Nama has spent 60 years pursuing a different path.
Pasadena City Council Opens Public Hearing on $2.4 Billion Capital Improvement Budget

1 week ago | pasadenanow.com | Andre Coleman

The Pasadena City Council on Monday initiated a public hearing to discuss the City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. The proposed budget includes over $2.4 billion allocated for infrastructure investments spanning the next five years. Monday’s public hearing did not address specific items in the budget, but opened and continued the hearing so the CIP budget could be discussed as part of budget discussions.
Property Owners Who Fail to Submit ROE Forms Could Be On the Hook For Debris Removal Costs

1 week ago | pasadenanow.com | Andre Coleman

According to the County’s recovery website, local property owners that do not turn in the required Right of Entry forms could be left with a bill if the Army Corps of Engineers is forced to remove debris from their land. “If your property was affected, you must choose a debris removal option by April 15, 2025,” according to a statement athttps://recovery.lacounty.gov/debris-removal/roe/.