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PASADENA, Calif – The City of Pasadena Planning Department’s comprehensive community outreach and engagement effort to support the development of the City’s first Environmental Justice (EJ) Element is underway. The EJ Element will identify and address environmental burdens and inequities in Pasadena while elevating community priorities related to health, air quality, safe and accessible neighborhoods, climate resilience, and equitable access to parks, mobility, and public services. Save the date and join us at upcoming community events and share your experiences,... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Planning Department Invites Residents to Participate in Planning for Environmental Justice"

PASADENA, Calif. – The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) invites rental property owners to attend its upcoming Annual Rental Registration Workshop on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. The workshop will provide an overview of Pasadena’s 2026 Rental Registration cycle, which opened September 1 and continues through October 31, 2026. During the session, RSD staff will showcase the City’s updated Rental Registry portal and explain how the improved system guides property owners through registration in five clear... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Announces Workshop on Updated Rental Registration System"

PASADENA, Calif. — The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) encourages everyone 6 months of age and older to stay up to date with the 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccination as California sees an increase in COVID-19 activity this season. While hospitalizations remain low, the percent of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached a moderate level and wastewater concentration is at higher levels in several parts of the state. Although the number of cases is less than last year, the biggest increase is... continue reading »"Pasadena Public Health Encourages Residents To Stay up to Date On COVID-19 Vaccinations as 2026-2027 COVID-19 Vaccine Becomes Available"

PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to find local banks and credit unions to partner on PWP’s new Low-Interest Solar and Energy Storage Loan Program. The program goal is to help homeowners install solar panels and backup battery storage systems. Through the program, PWP will buy down interest rates for residential electric customers. This funding will allow the chosen financial partner to offer loan interest rates between 0% and 3% APR. When the... continue reading »"Pasadena Water and Power Seeks Financial Institution Partners for Low-Interest Solar and Battery Loan Program"

PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City services will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Specific closures and exceptions are noted below. Pasadena Police and Fire Departments will continue to be staffed for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic, and other emergency services. For life-threatening emergencies, always dial 9-1-1. If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241. Trash and recycling services will... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Announces Closures and Reminders for Labor Day"

PASADENA, Calif. – The City of Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) opens the 2026 Rental Registration cycle on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. All residential rental properties in the City of Pasadena must be registered with the City’s Rental Registry, and property owners have until Saturday, October 31, 2026, to complete their registration. This year’s registration comes with a system-wide upgrade, as RSD has refined the Rental Registry portal to guide property owners through registration in five clear steps. The updated... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Opens the 2026 Rental Registration on September 1"

PASADENA, Calif.— The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has received a report of a second bat infected with rabies this year. The bat was found near the baseball field at Brenner Park on Thursday, August 27, 2026 around 1:30 p.m. Human rabies cases have not been reported, and the overall risk to the public remains low. PPHD urges the public to exercise caution around bats. “Bats can carry rabies and should never be handled,” said Manuel Carmona, Director of Public... continue reading »"Reminder to Avoid Contact With Bats After Rabies Positive Bat Found at Brenner Park"

PASADENA, Calif. – Beginning October 1, 2026, Pasadena’s Annual General Adjustment (AGA) for rent-stabilized units will be 2.5%. The Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) adopted the new rate at its June 18, 2026, meeting, setting the limit for lawful rent increases from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The AGA is the annual percentage by which rent may be increased for an existing tenancy in a covered rental unit under Pasadena’s Charter Article XVIII. Before increasing rent, landlords must... continue reading »"Pasadena Rental Housing Board Approves 2.5% Annual General Adjustment for 2026–2027"

PASADENA, Calif. — The Pasadena Public Health Department is alerting residents to a voluntary recall of select Outshine Fruit Bars manufactured by Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc., due to possible glass contamination. Consumers who purchased an affected product should not consume it. Discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone concerned about a potential injury should contact a health care provider immediately. The recall includes select Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine, and Black Cherry... continue reading »"Pasadena Public Health Department Alerts Residents to Recall of Select Outshine Fruit Bars Due to Possible Glass Contamination"