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PASADENA, Calif — With extreme heat coming this week, the City of Pasadena is encouraging residents to stay safe, informed, and prepared. City departments are working together to keep the Pasadena community informed, cool, and protected. Residents are encouraged to follow safety guidelines and stay updated on changing weather conditions, Red Flag alerts, and other emergency notifications by visiting the City of Pasadena on social media and on the City website. To help prevent fires and keep the community safe, Pasadena Fire... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Urges Community to be Prepared for Extreme Heat with Safety Tips and Resources"

PASADENA, Calif.— The City of Pasadena is proud to recognize Nathan Wolford as the 2026 recipient of the Robert Gorski Access Award, an award established by the City of Pasadena Accessibility and Disability Commission and presented annually to a Pasadena community member with a disability who has made a significant contribution toward improving accessibility and quality of life for people with disabilities and the City of Pasadena’s disability community. Nathan will be honored at the Pasadena City Council meeting on... continue reading »"Pasadena Recognizes Nathan Wolford as the 2026 Robert Gorski Access Award Recipient"

PASADENA, Calif. – Understanding when and how a tenancy may legally end can raise important questions for both tenants and landlords. In general, just cause protections require landlords to have a legally recognized reason to end a tenancy. Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Charter includes just cause eviction protections for covered rental units, helping ensure that evictions are based on specific legal grounds and follow required procedures. The Rent Stabilization Department’s upcoming workshop will walk attendees through these requirements under Pasadena’s local... continue reading »"July Workshop Explains Just Cause Eviction Protections in Pasadena"

PASADENA, Calif. – Join the City of Pasadena in celebration of the Team USA versus Belgium game on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., for a free, open to the public watch party. This event is in partnership with Visit Pasadena and funded by Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger. The event will take place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza at 300 E. Green St., transforming the street and plaza into a community event space. The... continue reading »"City of Pasadena and Visit Pasadena Announce the Third Fútbol 2026 Watch Party, Team USA Versus Belgium"

PASADENA, Calif. – The countdown is on! The Levitt VIBE Pasadena Music Series returns to Memorial Park, 85 E. Holly St., beginning Saturday, July 11, bringing ten weeks of free live music, community, and summer fun to the heart of Old Pasadena in the historic bandshell.  This summer's concert series features an outstanding lineup of headlining artists, including Yuko Mabuchi, Dave Barnes, Julian Torres, Leah Ashton, Niki J Crawford, Melo Gía, Jessica Fichot, Ara Dabandjian, The Lao Tizer Band, Chris Pierce, La Verdad, Troop, and Jon B.... continue reading »"Summer Starts Here: Levitt VIBE Pasadena Music Series Kicks Off July Eleventh with Ten Free Concerts at Memorial Park"

PASADENA, Calif. – The Pasadena City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the Alternate Tenant Member seat on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB). The PRHB was established under Section 1811 of the Pasadena City Charter and is responsible for administering and enforcing Article XVIII, the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment. The PRHB includes eleven members: seven Tenant Members, four At-Large Members, and two alternates, one Tenant Alternate and one At-Large Alternate. The selected applicant... continue reading »"Pasadena Rental Housing Board Seeks Applicants for Alternate Tenant Member Vacancy"

PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City services and administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Specific closures and exceptions are noted below. Pasadena Police and Fire Departments will be staffed for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic and other emergency services, but administrative offices will be closed. If you see something, say something; report suspicious activity to Pasadena Police at (626) 744-4241. For life-threatening emergencies, dial 9-1-1. Pasadena residents and businesses experiencing power... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Announces July Third Closures and Reminders in Observance of Independence Day "

PASADENA, Calif – The City of Pasadena Public Works Department will be hosting the fourth and final public outreach event for the Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project Feasibility Study. The City invites the community to join the project team for a fourth pop-up event on Wednesday, July 15, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Jefferson Branch Library, Children and Teen Services, 1500 E. Villa Street. Community members are invited to view the refined above-ground park design that addresses... continue reading »"The City of Pasadena Public Works Department Invites Residents to Attend the Final Community Event for the Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project Feasibility Study and Community Outreach Effort"

Residents in High Fire Severity Zone Encouraged to Sign up to Receive a NOAA Fire Weather Radio PASADENA, Calif.— The City of Pasadena will distribute free National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radios in partnership with County of Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management (OEM) starting June 2026. The NOAA Weather Alert Radios are provided by a grant program intended for City of Pasadena residents living within High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and for areas where communications can be... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Launches Free National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fire Weather Radio Form"

PASADENA, Calif.— The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS) invites the community to celebrate the 15th annual Parks After Dark (PAD) program, returning this summer with free family-friendly activities, sports, movies, swimming, and special events throughout Pasadena parks. Running July 9 through Aug. 14, Parks After Dark transforms local parks into vibrant gathering spaces where residents can connect with neighbors, stay active, and enjoy summer evenings together. This year’s program will also feature hands-on STEM activities... continue reading »"Pasadena’s Parks After Dark Returns for 15th Summer Season"