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PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena marked a key milestone toward its 100% carbon‑free energy goal with an October 7 kickoff event for the upcoming construction of Glenarm Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The event featured remarks from State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, Assemblymember John Harabedian, Mayor Victor Gordo, Councilmember Jason Lyon, Interim City Manager Matthew E. Hawkesworth, and David Reyes, General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power (PWP), alongside PWP employees. Photographs of the event can be found in the online album... continue reading »"State Officials join Pasadena Water and Power to Kickoff Construction of Glenarm Battery Energy Storage System"

PASADENA, Calif - The Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) invites tenants, property owners and community members to its final Monthly Workshop of the calendar year for an overview of security deposit rules and requirements under Pasadena’s Charter Article XVIII. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Rent Stabilization Department, 199 S. Los Robles Ave., First Floor Conference Room. Participants may attend in person or virtually via Zoom at Bit.ly/MonthlyRSDWorkshops. Whether participating in... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Workshop to Cover Security Deposit Rules and Requirements"

PASADENA, Calif.— Following our “National Preparedness Month” in September, individuals and communities throughout Pasadena are encouraged to participate in the “Great ShakeOut” earthquake drill. Taking a few minutes to practice what to do can help protect you when it matters most. On Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m., the City of Pasadena will join the world in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill and encourage people citywide to practice the lifesaving action: “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” The recommended response to an... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Encourages Community to Participate in the “GREAT SHAKEOUT” set for October 15, 2026 at 10:15 a.m."

PASADENA, Calif.— Join us Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Memorial Park’s Band Shell, 85 E. Holly St., as we commemorate the City’s efforts to celebrate and foster an inclusive community and mark Pasadena’s 10th annual National Coming Out Day. This free event is for all ages and supports those who have come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and those who identify with a sexual orientation or gender identity that is not... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Celebrates National Coming Out Day"

PASADENA, Calif. — The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) will host Living with Coyotes: Reducing Conflicts with Our Wildlife Neighbors on Saturday, October 24, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Memorial Park Pavilion. The free community event will feature a panel of wildlife experts, a resource fair, and an opportunity for residents to ask questions about coyotes and learn practical ways to reduce human-coyote conflicts. Over the past five years, the City of Pasadena has received growing community concerns... continue reading »"Pasadena Public Health Department to Host Living with Coyotes Community Discussion on October 24"

PASADENA, Calif.— The City of Pasadena invites residents and visitors to celebrate the 28th Annual Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event is presented by the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS) and the Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival Committee. This year's theme, “United by the Heartbeat of Our Community” (“Unidos por el Latido de Nuestra Comunidad”), celebrates the shared culture, traditions, and connections that bring Pasadena's Latino community together. The celebration will begin with the Latino Heritage Parade from 4 to 5... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Celebrates 28th Annual Latino Heritage Parade and Festival on Saturday, October 10"

Pasadena, CA — The City of Pasadena Economic Development Division and Innovate Pasadena will host a series of events October 13–16 as part of LA Tech Week, bringing entrepreneurs, investors, technology companies, research institutions, and community leaders together to showcase Pasadena’s innovation ecosystem. This marks the second consecutive year the City and Innovate Pasadena have hosted a Pasadena event series as part of LA Tech Week, the weeklong celebration of technology and entrepreneurship that brings together thousands of participants at... continue reading »"City of Pasadena and Innovate Pasadena Announce LA Tech Week in Pasadena"

PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena is expanding its outreach efforts to ensure residents have clear, accessible, and factual information regarding the Pasadena Fire Department’s current and future operational needs, as well as Measure PFD, ahead of the November 3 ballot. As part of this effort, the City is encouraging community members and local organizations to take part in informational meetings designed to deepen understanding of the Fire Department’s services, current level of personnel and equipment, and long‑term planning requirements. To... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Offers Informational Meetings on Fire Department Services and Measure PFD"

PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena’s signature celebration of arts and culture returns Friday, October 9, 2026, inviting the community to experience an unforgettable night of creativity, discovery, and connection. From 6 to 10 p.m., enjoy FREE admission to 23 world-class arts and cultural venues throughout Pasadena, with opportunities to explore exhibitions, performances, and activities, all in one evening. Experience chills and thrills this October with Fall ArtNight programs for all ages: Bob Baker’s Marionettes are back! This delightful spooky performance is paired... continue reading »"ArtNight Pasadena Returns Friday, October 9"

PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena is celebrating Walktober with a month-long celebration of walking, public health, and community engagement with free activities across the city. The City of Pasadena Department of Transportation in partnership with Day One and the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition (PasCSC) invites all of Pasadena to get out and WALK in October! Now in its ninth year in Pasadena, Walktober was launched locally by the PasCSC and community partners. This year, the City is sponsoring all Walktober events. Walktober... continue reading »"Walking + October + Pasadena = Walktober! A month full of events and discovery on foot in Pasadena"