Pasadena's request for local control over reopening rejected by state

The California Department of Public Health declined to consider Pasadena's request to have local control over its reopening process, city officials said.

Pasadena officials: Large birthday party sparked COVID-19 outbreak

Pasadena health officials are cautioning residents to stay at home and avoid social gatherings on Mother's Day weekend, after a cluster of COVID-19 cases was traced back to a recent birthday party in the city.

Pasadena pursuit ends in officer-involved shooting

An officer-involved shooting following a pursuit is affecting traffic in the area of Corson Street and Allen Avenue in Pasadena.

New Wetzel's Pretzel truck treks to coronavirus frontlines

Who doesn't love a hot bread pretzel? Pasadena based Wetzel's Pretzel had just launched a food truck pre-coronavirus pandemic. With the "Safer at Home" order they've put that truck to good use.

Pasadena to require face coverings at essential businesses

Pasadena will join the ranks of cities and counties requiring workers and customers at essential businesses to wear protective facial coverings, authorities said on Saturday.  

Limited drive-up coronavirus testing offered at Rose Bowl Stadium Wednesday

Drive-thru coronavirus testing will be offered on the Rose Bowl Stadium parking lot for a limited amount of qualified individuals Wednesday, health officials said. 

Pasadena grab-and-go meal program suspended due to potential coronavirus case

The grab-and-go meal program for Pasadena Unified School District students will be suspended starting Monday due to a potential case of the coronavirus.

Local residents react to 'Stay at Home' order

L.A. County officials are urging people to not hoard food following the statewide "Safer at Home" order, asking people to remain at home to stop the spread of coronavirus. 

Dead infant found in bathroom stall at park in Pasadena

The body of a dead infant was discovered in a bathroom stall at Memorial Park in Pasadena on Thursday night, police said.

Pasadena, Long Beach to declare public health emergencies over coronavirus

The cities of Pasadena and Long Beach are expected to declare a public health emergency out of precaution over coronavirus, it was announced Wednesday.

Joe Coulombe, founder of popular Trader Joe's markets, dies at age 89

Joe Coulombe envisioned a new generation of young grocery shoppers emerging in the 1960s, one that wanted healthy, tasty, high-quality food they couldn't find in most supermarkets and couldn't afford to buy in the few high-end gourmet outlets. 

Hearse stolen outside Pasadena church with woman's corpse inside crashes on 110 Freeway

A hearse that was stolen outside a Pasadena church with a woman's corpse inside was involved in a short pursuit before it crashed on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles Thursday morning, officials said.

Funeral home accused of lying to family of 93-year-old woman whose body was in stolen hearse

A funeral home is accused of lying to the family of a woman whose body was inside a casket in the back of a hearse that was stolen from outside of a church. The hearse was involved in a short pursuit before it crashed on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles Thursday morning.

Authorities searching for stolen hearse with body in casket

Authorities in Pasadena are searching for a hearse that was stolen from a church in the 700 block of Rosemead Boulevard with a body inside a casket.

Hecklers interrupt LA district attorney debate in Pasadena; Lacey a no-show

An ACLU-hosted debate between candidates for Los Angeles County District Attorney was interrupted by hecklers complaining about the questions being asked in Pasadena on Monday night.

Alleged serial bank robber captured at Long Beach motel

Police Sunday said a man wanted in connection with a Jan. 30 bank robbery in Pasadena and tied to similar robberies in Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga was taken into custody at a motel in Long Beach.