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Newsom Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potentially Historic El Niño: What It Means for Pasadena and Altadena
Gov. Newsom declared a statewide emergency for an unprecedented El Niño. Here's what it means for flood-prone Altadena burn scars and Pasadena…
Carved 2026 Turns Descanso Gardens Into a Glowing Halloween Wonderland
Descanso Gardens' after-dark Halloween trail Carved 2026 runs Oct 2–Nov 1, featuring U.S.-debut UV wire sculptures, a Pumpkin Forest, and more in…
Newsom Signs Four Wildfire Recovery Laws in Altadena, Expanding Smoke Damage and Mortgage Protections
Gov. Newsom signed four bills in Altadena setting new smoke-damage testing standards and doubling mortgage relief for Eaton Fire survivors. Here's what…
Pasadena Latino Heritage Month 2026: Parade, Festivals, Food and Día de los Muertos Events
Pasadena's Latino Heritage Month runs through mid-November with a wine fiesta, storytime, a downtown parade, and Día de los Muertos. Here's what's…
What Pasadena’s New Rent Control Ballot Measure Would Actually Change
A new charter amendment aims to replace Pasadena's Measure H rent control law. Here's what the proposal changes, what stays the same,…
What the County Says Went Wrong After the Eaton Fire And What It’s Promising to Fix
Los Angeles County has now put its own recovery effort under the microscope and the findings land close to home for Altadena…
Harry Styles Is Playing the Rose Bowl: Two Nights, With Kylie Minogue
Pasadena just landed two of the biggest stadium shows of 2027. What changed Harry Styles announced he’s extending his “Together, Together” tour…
Free Summer Concerts at Memorial Park Wrap Up With a Bang on September 12
Levitt VIBE Pasadena's free summer concert series closes out Sept 12 at Memorial Park with La Verdad, Troop, and Jon B. Bring…
Pasadena Chalk Festival Trades The Paseo for Brookside Park This September
The 33rd annual Pasadena Chalk Festival moves to Brookside Park Sept. 26-27, 2026, pairing 500+ street artists with Kidspace family fun and…