Tournament of Roses Seeks New Volunteers for 2027 Parade
Organization schedules two recruitment orientations in February 2026 as it enters a new era under new leadership.
Pasadena Library Hosts Teen Journaling Club for Self-Expression
Pasadena's Morning Star Christian Church Seeks New Pastor After Leader's 15-Year Tenure
Lifestyle
Trader Joe's Fans Discover Brilliant Frozen Meal Hack
Reddit post sparks enthusiasm for repurposing TJ's Indian dishes into burritos and other fusion meals.

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Director Appointed to California Water Safety Coalition Board
Cristina Alvarado joins statewide effort to advance drowning prevention and water safety education
Pasadena Library Explores African Culinary Diaspora
Chef Denà Brummer to lead cooking workshop on how slavery shaped Black food traditions
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.
Health
LA County Proposes Half-Cent Sales Tax to Fill Healthcare Gaps
Measure aims to offset federal Medicaid cuts affecting local residents

Measles Outbreak Reported Near Pasadena, Officials Urge Vaccination
Los Angeles and Orange County have confirmed 5 measles cases, prompting Pasadena health officials to encourage residents to check vaccination status.
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 1/2a Study of ARO-DIMER-PA
The First Dual Functional RNAi Therapeutic for the Treatment of Mixed Hyperlipidemia
Sports
Former PCC Football Lancer Julius Ray Earns 3C2A Scholar-Athlete Honor
Ray was the only football player in the state to be named to the elite 22-person 2024-25 3C2A Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll.

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.
Politics
Pasadena Pushes for Measurable Local Hiring on Public Projects
City Council takes action to ensure public investments translate into real jobs for local residents.

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.