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…
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….
Hallmark Media Moves to Burbank’s Media District Burbank, CA (February 23, 2026) – The City of Burbank is excited to welcome Hallmark Media as the company establishes operations in the Media District at 3300 W. Olive Avenue. The company’s new office space spans approximately…
Pasadena’s “City Manager-Council” form of government is a delicate dance of power. While the Mayor is the public face, the City Manager is the CEO, holding the keys to the $1 billion budget and the city’s 2,000+ employees. This relationship has often been fraught. While…
A Community in Shock: Pasadena Fire Captain Faces Child Abuse Charges In a city known for its historic charm and prestigious institutions, the community of Pasadena is currently grappling with a disturbing story involving one of its own first responders. This week, the Los Angeles…
I’m starting a new series, bringing some of our nation’s leading urban experts to City Talk on the first Tuesday of every month at 7PM! Each Zoom webinar will explore Pasadena’s place in a rapidly changing world. CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN WEBINAR! Our first guest…
In the 2026 State of the City address, Mayor Victor Gordo presented a detailed overview of Pasadena’s resilience and strategic growth following the catastrophic Eaton Fire of January 2025 and ongoing federal immigration challenges [21:48]. The primary theme, “Rising Together,” emphasized community unity and proactive…
The End of an Era (and a Tech Experiment): Amazon Shuts Down Fresh and Go Stores It’s official: the “Just Walk Out” era of Amazon’s physical grocery experiment is reaching its final checkout. Today, January 27, 2026, Amazon announced a massive shift in its retail…
Move over, Hass—there’s some new green on the block. While the Hass avocado has been the undisputed heavyweight champion of the produce aisle for decades, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the “Alternative Avo.” Between climate shifts and the hunt for the…
COMMUNITY UPDATE – SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARY Thank you for your continued patience as the District works closely with state environmental agencies to complete the remaining post-fire soil evaluation work at several school sites, including San Rafael Elementary. We would like to share an update on…