Rent Stabilization Department Releases Inaugural Annual Report

Helen Morales, Director of Rent Stabilization, and the department (“RSD”) have released their first Annual Report, documenting the department’s work from its inception in 2023 through the end of Fiscal Year 2025. The report covers key milestones in implementing Article XVIII of the Pasadena City Charter, including program development, community outreach, and the work of the Pasadena Rental Housing Board in overseeing rent stabilization policies and tenant protections.

The Annual Report is also featured in RSD’s March Newsletter, which includes additional updates on department programs, resources, and upcoming Rent Stabilization Monthly Workshops. Residents are encouraged to explore both and stay informed about the department’s ongoing work.

With locations in Silverlake, Sherman Oaks and , now Bacari is in the works of opening a location in Pasadena.

According to reports from the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, the type 47 license is being applied to by Bacari Operations LLC, the parent company. As New License.

The location at One Colorado in the Hugus Aly,  41 Hugus Aly S-41, Pasadena, CA 91103,

The location next to the recently opened Javiers was most recently occupied by Sage Bistro, a vegan restaurant.   The space has been vacant for some time.

It is good to see new business attempting to make a run at Old(Town) Pasadena.

A location is also in the works for San Diego. , Carlsbad.

Bacari is owned by brothers Danny and Robert Kronfli (also referred to as Bobby) and their business partner, Chef Lior Hillel