Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Third No Kings March Expected to Bring Thousands to Colorado Boulevard on Saturday

Organizers say the Pasadena demonstration is one of more than 3,000 nationwide protests planned for March 28

San Gabriel Foothills Indivisible plans to stage its third “No Kings” march along Colorado Boulevard on Saturday, sending participants from Pasadena City College to City Hall in what organizers say will draw thousands to the city’s main commercial corridor during peak weekend hours.

The demonstration marks the third time in nine months that the volunteer group has organized a mass protest in Pasadena, following events in June and October 2025 that drew more than 4,000 people. The march is part of more than 3,000 protests planned nationwide for March 28.

Participants will gather at 11 a.m. at the PCC Reflecting Pool near Colorado Boulevard and Marion Avenue. The march to City Hall begins at 11:15 a.m., led by National Day Laborers musicians, and is expected to reach the Garfield Avenue steps by noon, according to the organization’s announcement. Those who prefer not to march can go directly to City Hall at 100 N.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

ICE, Police Forum Finds Residents Seeking Reassurance

By EDDIE RIVERA

More than 200 gather as City officials face questions on policing, policy and trust

More than 200 residents filled Gilmore Hall at First Church of the Nazarene Tuesday evening, gathering for a town hall that underscored a widening gap between official assurances and everyday perceptions, as Pasadenans grapple with the presence of federal immigration enforcement.

The meeting, at times tense and deeply personal, centered on seven pre-submitted questions about the role of Pasadena police when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operates in the city.

But as the evening unfolded, it became clear that the questions extended far beyond policy.

“There’s fear, there’s anger, there’s been family separation,” said Pastor Mayra Macedo-Nolan of the Clergy Community Coalition, who co- moderated the forum. “There’s real anguish in our community.”

On stage, Police Chief Gene Harris, City Manager Miguel Márquez and Mayor Victor Gordo explained the limits of local authority.

Pasadena police,

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

L.A. County Moves to Remove Chávez Name From Holiday, Facilities

FROM CITY NEWS SERVICE

Following allegations that labor leader César Chávez sexually abused multiple women, including United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to rename the upcoming Chávez holiday as Farm Workers Day and begin work to remove his name from buildings and other facilities.

The move follows similar actions being taken at the state level and by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who signed an executive order last week renaming the city’s César Chávez holiday as Farm Workers Day.

The county Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisors Hilda Solis and Janice Hahn calling for the county to rename the holiday, which is observed on Chávez’s birthday, March 31. The motion also directs county leaders to remove “the name and likeness of César Chávez from all county holiday-related events, communications and materials,” and to update existing materials accordingly. It further states that any events connected to the holiday should proceed with themes centered on farmworker justice,

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Average LA County Gas Price Continues to Rise

By STEVEN HERBERT, City News Service

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Monday to its highest amount since Oct. 11, 2023, increasing 2.5 cents to $5.895.

The average price has risen 32 of the past 33 days, increasing $1.276, including 7.2 cents on Sunday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It rose 10 consecutive days, was unchanged March 1 and resumed rising the following day.

The average price is 27.7 cents more than one week ago, $1.23 higher than one month ago and $1.239 greater than one year ago. It is 59.9 cents less than the record $6.494 set on Oct. 5, 2022.

Prices were rising slightly in line with seasonal norms before the joint U.S./Israel attack on Iran on Feb. 28 sent oil prices higher and drastically accelerated increases at the gas pump.

The national average price rose to its highest amount since Aug.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Pasadena’s John Muir High School Named Among State’s Exemplary Dual Enrollment Programs

BASED ON A REPORT BY CITY NEWS SERVICE

John Muir High School in Pasadena was recognized Monday by state education officials as one of a small group of Los Angeles County campuses honored for dual enrollment programs that allow students to earn college credit while still in high school, according to the California Department of Education.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that 32 schools statewide were selected as 2026 California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award recipients. The designation highlights programs that provide early access to college courses at no cost.

The award recognizes schools that demonstrate strong partnerships between high schools and colleges, along with a commitment to equity, student support and measurable outcomes, the department said.

“By partnering with their communities, they’re opening doors and creating real opportunities for young people,” Thurmond said in a statement. “Dual enrollment programs give students a chance to explore their interests, discover what inspires them, and begin their college journey early at no cost before they even graduate from high school.”

In Los Angeles County,

Monday, March 23, 2026

Ashes to Action Panel Explores Wildfire Resilience

Community leaders and environmental experts to discuss Eaton Fire’s impact and climate change at the Arboretum

Pasadena residents and environmental advocates are invited to a crucial dialogue on wildfire impacts and long-term resilience as the “Ashes to Action” panel series continues. Building on the recent launch of the Landscape Recovery Center at Eaton Canyon, this installment promises an engaging discussion rather than a traditional presentation, fostering meaningful exchange between experts and the public.

The panel, scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, will delve into the profound effects of the Eaton Fire, the broader implications of climate change, and the pivotal role of the Landscape Recovery Center in forging sustainable solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session, directly engaging with environmental leaders and community members dedicated to strengthening the region’s resilience against future ecological challenges.

This initiative underscores a commitment to proactive environmental stewardship, bringing together diverse perspectives to address pressing issues facing the San Gabriel Valley. The focus on dialogue aims to empower the community with knowledge and actionable insights,

Monday, March 23, 2026

As Recovery Continues, Eaton Fire Survivors Find Support and Connection Through Community Meetings

As rebuilding questions persist, fire survivors are turning to local meetings for updates on recovery resources and legal developments

More than a year after the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena and nearby foothill communities, many residents are still navigating the complicated and often uncertain process of rebuilding their homes, resolving insurance claims and understanding their legal options.

While the fire destroyed homes and businesses in a matter of hours, recovery has proven to be a much slower process for many families. Beyond the physical rebuilding, residents continue to face questions about insurance coverage, rebuilding decisions and the broader legal process tied to the disaster.

In recent months, informal gatherings in Pasadena have become one place where survivors exchange information and compare experiences as they work through those challenges.

Some of the meetings have been organized by California-based attorneys involved in fire-related litigation and are intended to provide updates on the legal process while giving residents an opportunity to speak with one another about the recovery process.

Monday, March 23, 2026

Altadena Fire Survivor Makes the Case for Rebuilding Without Gas

A retired JPL engineer urges neighbors to go all-electric at a free Pasadena talk on April 6

Sandy Krasner watched the Eaton Fire take property in his neighborhood. Now he wants to make sure what comes back is built differently.

Krasner, a retired Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer and Altadena resident, will speak on April 6 at Pasadena Village about the case for rebuilding homes in the fire zone without natural gas — replacing gas furnaces, water heaters, stoves, and dryers with all-electric alternatives. The free talk comes more than 15 months after the January 2025 fire destroyed more than 9,000 structures across Altadena and killed 19 people, and at a moment when most homeowners in the burn zone have not yet broken ground on reconstruction.

“It will take a long time for Altadena and its neighboring communities to recover from the enormity of this loss,” Krasner said in a 2025 statement to the Citizens’ Climate Lobby.

Krasner leads the Pasadena-Foothills chapter of the Citizens’

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Fire Survivors Tell State Lawmaker Banks Denied Them Mortgage Relief Required by Law

At a Pasadena City College hearing, Eaton and Palisades fire victims pressed for stronger protections and longer forbearance

Wildfire survivors told a state Assembly committee meeting in Pasadena on Friday that mortgage companies delayed and denied relief they were legally owed, more than a year after a law authored by their own assemblymember required lenders to grant it.

The Outcomes Review Hearing on AB 238, the Mortgage Forbearance Act, was held at Pasadena City College and led by Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena) and Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Chair Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim). Survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires described being stonewalled by mortgage servicers even after the law took effect. Harabedian responded by announcing AB 1847, a bill that would extend forbearance protections from 12 months to 36 months and strengthen penalties against lenders who do not comply, according to a press release from Harabedian’s office.

AB 238, which Governor Gavin Newsom signed in September 2025, requires mortgage servicers to offer up to 12 months of forbearance to homeowners whose properties were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Sheriff’s Detectives Release Video, Seek Four Suspects in Unsolved March 22, 2023 Altadena Murder

Three years after Daniel Ursitti was shot during a home-invasion burglary, investigators and his father appeal for the public’s help

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department homicide detectives released surveillance video Thursday showing four suspects outside a home in Altadena’s gated La Viña community, renewing a public appeal for help solving a three-year-old murder that remains unsolved.

Daniel Ursitti, 27, was shot and killed inside the home in the 700 block of West Owen Court about 2:30 a.m. on March 22, 2023, after four men entered through what investigators said was a lower-level door that had been left open. No arrests have been made.

Lt. Mike Gomez of the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau said Ursitti and his girlfriend were asleep in his bedroom when they awoke to find four men standing over them. One of the men demanded that Ursitti “show him the stuff” and threatened to shoot.

“Before Daniel could react the male suspect shot at him as he lay in bed,”