Victor Caballero
This blog is written by Victor Caballero. I write about a wide variety of topics ranging from music to community events to energy.

Our Disaster Recovery Centers are a one-stop shop for all federal, state, and local resources in one place for residents to recover and rebuild. A new Disaster Recovery Center is opening in Altadena on Monday, Jan. 27 at 540 West Woodbury Road. The current location at the Pasadena City College Community Education Center will sunset […]

REVISED Health Officer Order Limits Prohibition of Use of Power Air Blowers, Including Leaf Blowers, to Palisades and Eaton Wildfire Perimeter Areas Only   County of Los Angeles Public Health News Release For Immediate Release:   January 23, 2025: Since issuing the temporary ban on power air blowers due to poor air quality from the […]

Please join Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin, Pasadena Director of Public Works Greg de Vinck and Pasadena Public Information Officer Lisa Derderian for a special presentation. Learn to be Prepared for Mud and Debris Flow Risks Live on Pasadena Media KPAS Friday, January 24th 12:30 pm  Click on this link to watch live: https://www.pasadenamedia.org/kpas/  The […]

Reports are circulating that Trump is heading to Los Angeles Friday to view the destruction caused by wildfires. There are no details on his plans.  Biden could still be in Santa Ynez and Harris is most likely at her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. If Trump does end up visiting Los Angeles it would most […]

To our Los Angeles Community: We hope you and your family are safe. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Ring has deep roots in Los Angeles—employees and customers alike. This is our community, too. To assist those who’ve been impacted, we’re providing a $50 subscription credit that will be automatically added to your account, available for […]

Donate an Instrument Do you have an instrument or other music resources that you would like to donate to an impacted family? You can fill out this form to let us know how you can help. Thank you for your kindness and support in helping our students continue their music education. If you would like […]

Cheeseburger Week Postponed to February 23 to March 1. Cheeseburger Challenge, Special Meals and Deals Will Remain Part of Cheeseburger Week. Pasadena Cheeseburger Week Postponed Until End of February. Celebrate Cheeseburgers With Local Restaurants February 23rd to March 1st. Eaton Fire, Relief Efforts and Emergency Needs of Community and Participants Prompts Postponement of Annual Cheeseburger […]

Starting Tuesday, January 21 at noon, eight new locations will begin distributing free  PPE , including proper respirators, gloves, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, shoes and socks, and goggles. The Pasadena Public Health Department emphasizes that respirators must be obtained in a size that can be tightened over the mouth and nose with a snug seal […]

4. Eaton Fire Local Health Emergency Ensure vulnerable community members like low-income and immigrant workers working in post-disaster recovery/cleanup know about safety and have access to personal protective equipment (PPE).1 Nonprofit Worksafe has been tracking alleged labor violations during wildfires across the state. “This is one of the most dangerous kinds of situations that a […]