Category: pasadena

Pasadena Man Shoots Roommate, Kills Himself: Police

Police believe a man critically wounded his roommate and then shot himself to death at the residential unit the two shared in Pasadena, authorities said July 1. Officers dispatched at about 1:50 p.m. on June 30 to a multi-unit residential complex in the 200 block of North Madison Avenue, regarding a “shots call” with a…


Ghost Rifle, Body Armor Found in U-haul in Pasadena: Police

Police found an AR-15 “ghost” rifle, two loaded, high-capacity magazines, and body armor inside a U-Haul truck that was stopped in a street in Pasadena, authorities said June 23. Officers responded to the area of Claremont Street and Wilson Avenue at 3:55 a.m. Friday, where they observed that the U-Haul had been in a minor…


Pasadena Man Who Bought Maserati With COVID Relief Money Gets 10 Years in Prison

A Pasadena man was sentenced on April 20 to 10 years behind bars for using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits under the coronavirus federal relief act, which he later used to purchase a Maserati luxury SUV. Robert Mateer, 32, was also ordered to pay $937,173 in restitution, according to the U.S. Attorney’s…


Tesla Crashes into Pasadena Pool; 3 Occupants Rescued

PASADENA, Calif.—A car crashed and ended up in a swimming pool of a residence in Pasadena Jan. 10, but no one was hurt. Paramedics and police were sent to the 700 block of West California Boulevard about 9 a.m., said Lisa Derderian of the city of Pasadena. “A Tesla driver hit the accelerator instead of…


More Cities Vote Not to Enforce LA County’s Mask Mandate Proposal

With a decision expected tomorrow on whether Los Angeles County will re-impose an indoor mask mandate due to COVID-19, officials from several cities said they will not enforce such a rule if it is implemented. Officials of Long Beach, Pasadena, and El Segundo said July 26 they would not follow such an order after evaluating the…


Couple Arrested in Alleged Pickpocketing Scam in Pasadena

PASADENA, Calif.—A pair of suspected con artists are in custody for allegedly targeting Latino victims in pickpocketing scams in Pasadena by partaking in prayer sessions on the street while removing cash from their victims, authorities said on March 26. It was a change in the method of operation that led to the arrest of Pamela…


‘Turning the Corner’ to Be Theme of 2023 Rose Parade

PASADENA, Calif.—”Turning The Corner” will be the theme for the 2023 Rose Parade, the Board of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association announced on the evening of Jan. 21. “The 2023 theme celebrates turning a corner,” said Amy Wainscott, the newly confirmed president and chairman of the board. “Whether that corner is actual or figurative like…


LA Testing Sites Fully Booked Following COVID-19 Surge

PASADENA, Calif.—As people are heading back to work and school following the holiday break, many COVID-19 testing centers are booked until next week. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported nearly 45,000 cases over New Year’s weekend, putting testing centers under strain. Madison Torres, a local resident, was waiting in line to take…


Pasadena Rose Parade Makes Grand Return Amid COVID-19 Surge

PASADENA, Calif.—After last year’s suspension because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 133rd Tournament of Roses Parade returned on the first day of 2022 with dozens of stunningly decorated floral floats, equestrian units, and marching bands in Pasadena. The Rose Parade debuted in 1890 and established a tradition of decorating carriages—now floats with gasoline engines—with thousands…


Pasadena Rose Parade Makes Grand Return After 2020 COVID-19 Hiatus

PASADENA, Calif.—After last year’s suspension because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 133rd Tournament of Roses Parade returned on the first day of 2022 with dozens of stunningly decorated floral floats, equestrian units, and marching bands in Pasadena. The Rose Parade debuted in 1890 and established a tradition of decorating carriages—now floats with gasoline engines—with thousands…