The Latest Breaking News from Pasadena

How one renter swapped his lawn for a drought-tolerant family retreat

LOS ANGELES -- Landscape designer Paul Robbins had more than water conservation in mind when he removed the muddy turf and bamboo behind his Pasadena rental and created a welcoming, low-water landscape.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2022

Plastics industry, facing crackdown, targets Democrats with mailers deemed deceptive

LOS ANGELES — Cheryl Auger was stunned this month when one of her Pasadena neighbors and friends received a flyer in the mail featuring her state assemblyman, with a line stating, “Higher taxes on plastic products will enrich corporate interests with no guarantee of reducing plastic waste.”

Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2022

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam And Other Cannabis Scientists Attend CannMed 2022 Conference In Pasadena

CannMed, a yearly event to prioritize cannabis science, innovation and collaboration is getting underway in Pasadena, California May 3-5.  

Benzinga · May 3, 2022

9th Circuit cancels hearing after women, US Soccer settle

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals canceled a March 7 hearing in Pasadena on the attempt by American female players to reinstate their equal pay case against the U.S. Soccer Federation following a settlement agreement contingent on a new labor contract

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges following sexual assault allegation

LOS ANGELES — After a five-month review of the Pasadena police investigation into allegations of sexual assault against him, Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges, the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office determined Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the decision said.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2022

Man accused of firing BB guns at Southern California Planned Parenthood facility faces federal charge

LOS ANGELES — An L.A.-area man accused of a string of BB gun shootings aimed at a Planned Parenthood facility in Pasadena is facing up to 10 years in federal prison following an investigation by police and the FBI.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 29, 2022

For one Pasadena neighborhood, gun violence is unrelenting

LOS ANGELES — The streets were slick with rain in northwest Pasadena when Jamal Patterson went to watch "Monday Night Football" at his mother's house last October.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 26, 2022

Brianna Kupfer: Witness recognised suspected killer Shawn Laval Smith by his ‘distinctive walk’ and called 911

Shawn Laval Smith was arrested in Pasadena on Wednesday after member of the public recognised him from surveillance footage

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Suspect in killing of Brianna Kupfer arrested in Pasadena

LOS ANGELES — A man suspected of stabbing to death a 24-year-old woman working at a furniture store in Hancock Park last week was arrested Wednesday in Pasadena, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 20, 2022

Brianna Kupfer: Police arrest murder suspect in Pasadena after six-day manhunt

A $250,000 reward had been offered for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and conviction

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022