Vice Mayor Position In Pasadena, Mayor Gordo Trying To Overwrite the Will of the Voters Mayor Gordo is stating that although charter and the voters voter at 85% to agree at 1 year terms for the vice mayor, Mayor Gordo is attempting to state that…
If you have noticed the increase in traffic along the 134 and 5 freeway. !! LONG TERM CLOSURE !! Left lane closed until 5 AM 12/26/25 134 (SR-134 Ventura Fwy) West between I-5/Golden State Fwy and Riverside Dr/Victory Blvd Updated 11 hours ago.
Blind Spots and Bureaucracy: Why Pasadena’s DOT Is Driving in the Dark Pasadena stands at a dangerous crossroads. The City has publicly pledged its commitment to Vision Zero—the goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries—yet, actions taken by the Pasadena Department of Transportation…
Pasadena PWP is increasing EV charging rates at the city owned chargers. The increase is effective Nov 12, 2025. The new rates are still substantially lower than those being charged by Tesla and other operators. These are the new rates. It is interesting that that…
New Environmental Assessment Results Available on Post–Fire Dashboard The Los Angeles County Post–Fire Air, Soil, and Water Assessment Dashboard is updated continually as new assessment results are made available. Residents are encouraged to check the dashboard regularly for updates. Changes are highlighted in the “Latest Updates” section on the homepage. Key updates made since mid-September are summarized below: 1. Soil Testing at Charles White Park by…
The $4.7 Million Paradox: Pasadena’s Rent Board Delivers High Costs, Unspent Funds, and Escalating Controversy When Pasadena voters passed Measure H, they ushered in a new era of tenant protections, creating a powerful Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) and a 13-member Rental Housing Board (PRHB) to…
I cannot say that I am surprise by this announcement. This just was announced. While we don’t know if there is anything further behind this announcement. It is clear that the city manager who started three years ago is now leaving. Typically when one person…
Pasadena’s Data-Blind DOT: City’s Speed Signs Are Expensive ‘Feel-Good’ Failures Across Pasadena, from leafy residential streets to busy arterials, they glow like electronic scarecrows: “YOUR SPEED IS…” signs, flashing a digital warning at passing drivers. For frustrated residents, they are a flimsy, “feel-good” gesture against…
Pasadena’s Great EV Misfire: How a $10M+ Bet Left Drivers Stranded Pasadena, a city that prides itself on being an early adopter of green technology, is now facing a system-wide failure of its public electric vehicle infrastructure. After investing millions to build one of the…
Pasadena’s $32 Million Hydrogen Gamble: A Clean Future or a Risky Boondoggle? On August 25, 2025, the Pasadena City Council approved a $32 million contract to purchase 17 hydrogen fuel cell buses, a move championed by city staff as a major step toward a zero-emission…