News in Your Pocket

News in Your Pocket is an easy glance at local news of the day for the busy person.

By News Desk

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• Wednesday, January 25

  2:31 am

  4.8 and 3.2 Earthquakes

  An estimated magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit 8 miles from Malibu, followed by a 3.2 earthquake few seconds later.

  Anyone who felt the quake can submit a brief report to the USGS (click here).

• 2:03 am

  4.8 Earthquakes

  An estimated magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit 8 miles from Malibu.

• Tuesday, January 24

  2:02 pm

  Students Reunited With Parents

  All students were safely evacuated and released to parents around 2:00 pm.

• 1:07 pm

  Gabrielino High School on Lockdown

  San Gabriel police investigate a bomb threat as Gabrielino High School is put on lockdown. San Gabriel Blvd. and Wells Street are blocked and should be avoided.

• Sunday, January 22

  12:05 am

  Shooting in Monterey Park

  Reports of people shot in Monterey Park on Saturday night, according to a law enforcement source. Our hearts go to all affected by this horrible event.

• 12:01 am

  Help Someone Survive Cardiac Arrest

  Only 1 in 10 people survive cardiac arrest:

  • Watch this video to learn how to do Hands-Only CPR. Starting chest compressions right away can double, or even triple, a person’s chance of survival. Click to watch video.

• Monday, January 16

  12:37 am

  Track SCE Outages

  Southern California Edison’s Power Outage Awareness tool is available to track outages in the area:

  • Visit http://www.sce.com and insert an address to see if a particular area is impacted.
• 12:36 am

  Navigating Weather Conditions

  Helpful resources to help you navigate  weather conditions:

  • Weather.gov
    The National Weather Service is providing updates based on specific locations.
  • Lacity.org
    The City of Los Angeles is sending out emergency alerts through their NotifyLA program.
  • Zoom.earth
    Zoom Earth is a GIS tracking tool where anyone could see storm conditions including wind and precipitation.
  • Dot.ca.gov
    The California Department of Transportation is providing updates on highway conditions.
• 12:35 am

  Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park and Mount Wilson Trails

  Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park and Mount Wilson trails have extensive damage and will remain closed until further notice.

• Saturday, January 14

  3:27 pm

  South Pasadena Update

  Water service has been restored to the 1200 and 1300 block of Via del Rey, 1200 block of Orange Grove Ave., and 800 block of Bank St. as of 2:45 pm.

  If you experience discolored water or air in the water that makes the water appear white or “milky,” please flush it out using a hose bib. If you require further assistance, contact the Police Department’s non-emergency phone number by calling (626) 403-7297.

• 1:20 pm

  NAACP Image Awards Returns to Pasadena

  The NAACP Image Awards will return to live audience this year officials announced on Friday, Jan. 13. The Pasadena Civic Auditorium will be the host for the 54th Image Awards.

• 1:19 pm

  South Pasadena Water Main Break

  South Pasadena Water Division is responding to a water main break on the 1300 block of Via del Rey.

  • Customers will experience water service interruption or a drop in normal pressure in the following service area, 1200 and 1300 block of Via del Rey, 1200 block of Orange Grove Ave., and 800 block of Bank St.

  Staff is currently working to make repairs and restore water service.

• Friday, January 13

  5:28 pm

  ArtNight Mini-grants

  The City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division announced that applications are being accepted for the for the Spring 2023 ArtNight Mini-grants.

  More information at the city’s website.

  > Deadline: Jan. 25, at 5:00 pm.

• 5:21 pm

  Free Flu, Mpox and COVID-19 vaccine

  Pasadena Public Health Dept. is administering free flu, mpox and COVID-19 vaccine (including boosters) every Monday and Wednesday during the month of January between 8:30 – 11:30 am. and 1 – 4:30 pm.
  Vaccines are available to everyone age 6 months+.
  Book an appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov website.

   

• Thursday, January 12

  7:11 pm

  South Pasadena Water Main Update

  As of 7:10 pm, water service to the 400 block of La Terraza has been restored. If you experience discolored water or air in the water that makes the water look white or “milky”, please flush it out using a hose bib. If you require further assistance please contact Police Department dispatch at the non emergency number (626) 403-7297 to dispatch staff that will be in the area completing street repairs.

• 5:21 pm

  Give Your Sprinklers a Break!

  Now is a good time to turn off your sprinklers while nature waters the plants for you.
  More water-saving tips:

  • Set timers for your irrigation system.
  • Check sprinklers so that only the lawn is being watered.
  • Use a barrel to harvest rainwater.
• 5:20 pm

  South Pasadena Water Main Break Update

  The South Pasadena Water Division is responding to a water main break on the 400 block of La Tarreza. Twenty customers in the area will see a temporary water service interruption as staff works diligently to complete repairs to restore water service.

• Monday, January 9

  7:07 pm

  Flash Flood Warning

  Flash Flood Warning for Southwestern Los Angeles County until midnight:

  • At 6: 43 pm, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
  • Hazard Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
    areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
  • Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Long Beach, Thousand Oaks, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Universal City, North Hollywood, Hollywood, Van Nuys, Burbank, Santa Monica, Culver City, Northridge, Downtown Los Angeles, Inglewood, Woodland Hills and Chatsworth.
• 3:31 pm

  Weather: Mon, Tues

  – Monday Afternoon:

  • Rain. High near 58. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

  – Monday Night:

  • Rain and possible thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall.
    Low around 51. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

  – Tuesday:

  • Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10:00 am.
    Showers between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
    A slight chance of rain after 4:0 pm.
    High near 58. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

  – Tuesday Night:

  • 20% chance of rain before 10:00 pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

• Friday, January 6

  3:20 pm

  Rose Bowl posts all-time low ratings

  With big changes on the horizon, the Rose Bowl’s ratings hit its lowest mark ever. More details.

• 3:16 pm

  Former CM Wilson Appointed to Airport Authority

  Former Pasadena councilman Andy Wilson has been appointed as a commissioner to the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority.

• Wednesday, January 4

  4:01 pm

  Evacuation Warnings

  Evacuation warnings in effect Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning for the following areas:

  • North end of the Bobcat Fire burn scar.
  • Areas of the Lake Fire burn scar.
• 3:59 pm

  Trails closed

  Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park and Mount Wilson Trail are closed from Jan. 3, 2023 until the end of the week. Trails are expected to re-open on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.

• 3:58 pm

  Lightscape at L.A. Arboretum Postponed to Thursday

  Lightscape at the Los Angeles Arboretum was postponed to Thursday:

  • Anyone who has to reschedule can email lightscape@arboretum.org or call 626-566-3720.
• 3:53 pm

  Give your sprinklers a break this week!

  Let recent local rains do the watering this week. Turn off your irrigation system during and after rain to save water.

• Tuesday, January 3

  6:12 pm

  Free household hazardous and electronic waste collection!

  Free household hazardous and electronic waste collection event this Saturday, Jan. 7, at 320 S. Mission Drive in San Gabriel. See flyer for more details:

  

• 6:02 pm

  Pasadena Historic Building Sells for $6M

  The historic Pasadena building at 110 E. Holly St. has been sold for $6 million to an owner-user.

• 6:01 pm

  South Pasadena Commissioners Needed

  There are currently vacancies in the City of South Pasadena:

  • Community Services Commission
  • Cultural Heritage Commission
  • Finance Commission
  • Library Board of Trustees
  • Natural Resources and Environmental Commission
  • Planning Commission
  • Public Art Commission
  • Public Safety Commission

  Note: If you have a current application with the City Clerk’s office, those applications are held for 2 years.

  Email: cityclerk@southpasadenaca.gov, or visi the City Clerk’s Office in-person at 1414 Mission Street.

• Monday, January 2

  6:29 pm

  Penn State Vs. Utah: 35-21

  Penn State wins over Utah 35-21 in Rose Bowl.

• 1:01 am

  2023 Pasadena Rose Bowl Game

  The 109th Rose Bowl Game will be held on January 2, 2023. The game will feature the Utah Utes vs the Penn State Nittany Lions. Visitors are encouraged to show up early and enjoy pre-game activities including tailgates! Read More.

• 1:00 am

  What to Do After the Parade!

  When the Parade is over, it may take you longer to get home than it took to get to the Parade! You’ve got many choices after the Parade, on January 2, this year. Read More.

• 12:56 am

  Grammy Winner Tanya Tucker to Close Out 134th Rose Parade

  Two-time GRAMMY winner Tanya Tucker will delight audiences with a performance of her current single, “Ready as I’ll Never Be.”

• 12:52 am

  Senior Couple Zip-Tied at Gunpoint in San Marino Home Invasion

  San Marino police searched for four men who preyed on a senior couple in a home invasion robbery (Details at NBC Los Angeles)

• Sunday, January 1

  6:43 pm

  Minimum Wage Increase

  The minimum wage in the state of California has increased to $15.50 per hour for all employers (effective 1/1/23).

  Some jurisdictions (cities and counties) have enacted higher minimum wages, like the City of Pasadena where the minimum wage is $16.11 (effective 7/1/2022).

  The minimum applies to full-time, part-time and temporary workers. There is no distinction made between adults and minors when it comes to payment of the minimum wage. An employer may not use an employee’s tips as a credit toward its obligation to pay the minimum wage per hour. (More details).
  

• Saturday, December 31

  9:24 pm

  Happy New Year

  From all of us to you.

  Wishing you health and much self-care.

• 9:23 pm

  Pasadena’s Visitor Hotline Is Open

  The Visitor Hotline (877-793-9911) in Pasadena returned on Dec. 28 to answer all questions regarding the parade.

  • Saturday, Dec. 31 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm)
  • Sunday, Jan. 1 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm)
• 9:22 pm

  Sneak Peek of 2023 Rose Parade Floats

  Here’s a preview of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ floral float entries: (Click link).

• Friday, December 30

  6:01 pm

  Monrovia Cancels New Year’s Eve Events on Myrtle Due to Rain

  The City of Monrovia is cancelling its New year’s event on Myrtle due to rain. Even though the noon events and New Year’s Eve are both cancelled, Old Town Monrovia will still be open for business with many shops and restaurants offering specials.

• Wednesday, December 28

  7:48 pm

  San Diego Safari Park to participate in Rose Parade

  The San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s team is getting ready to show off one of the community’s most interactive experiences at the upcoming Rose Parade in Pasadena (link).

• 7:37 pm

  Thursday: The Light The World Parade

  A bold, brightly-colored, unbounded joyous expression and creative experience. Read more at this link.

• 7:35 pm

  South Pasadena Overnight Parking Exemptions

  Parking exemptions through Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at 6:00 am. For more information, see the City Hall Scoop.

• 7:29 pm

  Rent Control Took Effect in Pasadena

  As of December 22, Measure H is in effect. Read more at this link.

• Tuesday, December 27

  1:27 am

  Seraphour at Music at Noon Concerts

  In-person on Wed., Dec. 28, from 12:10 pm – 12:40pm. Click link.

• 12:54 am

  Warm Weather to Rainy Days

  The warm weather will be replaced by a long string of rainy days lasting through New Year’s Day.

• Friday, December 23

  8:33 pm

  Pasadena Holiday Free Parking

  Pasadena has a Holiday Overnight Parking Citation Moratorium in effect during the holidays (December 23 through January 3).  Vehicles legally parked on the streets of Pasadena during the aforementioned hours and dates will not receive a citation for overnight parking. Be sure to watch for parking signs.

  > Overnight parking citations will resume beginning 2:00 am, January 3, 2023.

• 8:06 pm

  Christmas Eve Weather

  Warm and dry weather expected during the Christmas weekend. Breezy to gusty northeast winds for the wind-prone areas of L.A. and Ventura Counties. Highs will be in the 70s to low 80s for many coast and valley areas.

• 7:15 pm

  Make The Holidays Special for Alhambra Students

  Make The Holidays Special for AUSD Students By Donating To The Spark of Love Toy Drive. Deadline Dec. 24

• 7:12 pm

  Chris Holden Re-Appointed As Appropriations Chair

  This week, California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (AD – 62) re-appointed Assemblymember Chris Holden (AD – 41) as Chair of the powerful California State Assembly Committee on Appropriations. Link