LA County Proposes Half-Cent Sales Tax to Fill Healthcare Gaps
Measure aims to offset federal Medicaid cuts affecting local residents
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Director Appointed to California Water Safety Coalition Board
Van Halen's Debut Album Turns 48
Lifestyle
Pasadena Library Explores African Culinary Diaspora
Chef Denà Brummer to lead cooking workshop on how slavery shaped Black food traditions

Tailgate & Tails Adoption Market Kicks Off This Weekend
Adoptable pets, local vendors, and football fun come together for a community celebration.
Pasadena Street Safety Advocates Launch Free Book Club
The Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition will guide participants through a transportation advocacy handbook to push for safer streets.
Crime
Pasadena Fire Captain Arrested for Alleged Child Sexual Abuse Crimes
Christopher Ramstead released on high bond after off-duty arrest

Pasadena Woman Sentenced for Threatening to Bomb U.S. Consulate in Vietnam
Nathalie Nguyen received over 5 years in prison for stalking victims and making bomb threats.
Southern California Woman Sentenced for Consulate Bomb Threats, Stalking
Nathalie Nguyen received over 5 years in prison for impersonating victims and threatening U.S. officials.
Sports
Herbstreit Sees Saban as College Football's Savior
ESPN analyst believes retired Alabama coach could provide much-needed leadership for the sport

Which Cities Have Yet to Host a Super Bowl?
Despite having an NFL team, some cities have never been selected to host the big game.
Rose Bowl Wins Key Legal Battle to Keep UCLA Bruins in Pasadena
Judge rejects UCLA's bid to force arbitration, allowing lawsuit to proceed in open court
Politics
California's Population Growth Stalls, Impacting National Political Clout
New census data shows California's population has hit a plateau, with implications for congressional representation and presidential elections.

Bernie Sanders Spent Over $550K in 2025 Campaign Funds on Private Jets
Filings show the senator's heavy use of private air travel during his 'Fight Oligarchy' tour with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Sanders Spent Over $550K in 2025 Campaign Funds on Private Jets
FEC filings show the senator used private jets extensively during his 'Fight Oligarchy' tour with AOC.
Entertainment
Kristen Bell calls SAG-AFTRA members about Actor Awards name change
The awards show, formerly known as the SAG Awards, will now be called The Actor Awards and air live on Netflix on March 1.

Robby Hoffman's Slow and Steady Rise to the Top
A comedy breakout star resists the appeal of overnight success
Neil Diamond Holds Record for Fastest Super Bowl National Anthem
The '70s superstar's speedy 1-minute, 2-second rendition remains the quickest in Super Bowl history.