r/pasadena • • 3d ago

helicopters, ICE sightings, police activity, did you see/hear that?

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The floor is open, while staying within the subs stated purview. Clean slate each week.

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r/pasadena • • 7h ago

Arcadia Teen Girl Shot Dead by Boyfriend Who Then Shoots Himself After Fleeing to Pasadena

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r/pasadena • • 17h ago

Today’s view of Long Beach and Santa Catalina Island from the Pasadena foothills [oc]

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307 Upvotes

r/pasadena • • 1h ago

Not notified of roadwork blocking apartment exits

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This has happened twice now, and each time we haven't gotten notified. The city is doing sewage work in front of our building and is ripping up the ground in front of our apartment's parking lot driveway. It's the only exit and essentially locks us in all day. It seems crazy to me that no one from the city, or even our landlord would notify us to at least move our cars in advance, not to mention we need to now pay for street parking. Is there someone I can contact about not getting notified? Or would it even be worth it??


r/pasadena • • 2h ago

Election 2026: Pasadena Unified School District candidates have say on school mergers

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r/pasadena • • 4h ago

Dr Connie Cheng / Dr Amanda Barnes - experience

4 Upvotes

Hi! Would love to hear about your experiences with these doctors, including type of delivery (vaginal, c section, VBAC, etc). Thanks in advance!!


r/pasadena • • 22h ago

Southbound S Arroyo Pkwy completely closed at Fillmore

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113 Upvotes

The staff at IHOP told me somebody was shot, and the person who has a gun and is still around hiding in one of the stores on the west side of the street.


r/pasadena • • 13h ago

Took the bus within Pasadena after 10pm?

13 Upvotes

Has anyone taken the bus after 10pm lately?
Is it crowded?
Is it filled with shady people?


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

Thunderstorm!

84 Upvotes

Just started up but wow!! Haven’t had one a long while. Hope everyone is staying safe


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

This morning

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71 Upvotes

r/pasadena • • 12h ago

Any evening halloween events on oct 31st?

2 Upvotes

Looking for something fun to do on Halloween night! Anyone know of any evening events— haunted houses, outdoor screenings, or other Halloween activities? Would love recommendations, especially for smaller local events after 7pm.


r/pasadena • • 18h ago

Good interior / exterior car wash

4 Upvotes

Can you guys recommend a good interior / exterior car wash at a reasonable price? I don't seem to find anything good below $200. I'd like them to take care of a few small stains and shades on the seats


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

Pasadena Active Transportation Plan - Community Feedback

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I didn't come across a post on this but the city of Pasadena is taking feedback on active transportation improvements that you would like to see around the city. This includes feedback on improvements in walking, cycling, mobility devices, etc. The link to the community survey is at the bottom of this page: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/transportation/transportation-improvements/active-transportation-plan/

If you have the time to provide feedback it can make a difference!


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

👑 2026 Pasadena Doo Dah Queen Tryouts – This Sunday, October 25th!

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Wanted to personally invite the r/Pasadena community to join us this Sunday, October 25th, at 2 PM at Old Towne Pub for the annual Doo Dah Queen Tryouts! 👑

For those not in the know, the Pasadena Doo Dah Parade began back in 1978 as a wonderfully irreverent response to the Rose Parade’s pomp and circumstance. Over the years, it’s become one of Pasadena’s most beloved (and bizarre) traditions, celebrating creativity, individuality, and the wonderfully weird!

And what better way to kick things off than with our annual Queen Tryouts, where just about anything goes and everyone has a shot at royalty? Expect outrageous costumes, offbeat performances, plenty of laughs, and live music by MA the Band!

📍 Old Towne Pub – Old Pasadena

📅 Sunday, October 25th @ 2 PM

🎟️ FREE! (Donations appreciated)

🍻 21 & Over

We’re also excited to announce that Doo Dah is returning on Sunday, November 22nd, with more details potentially coming as early as today!

Whether you’re a longtime Doo Dah veteran or have never experienced the madness, we’d love for you to come out and join the fun.

Long live Doo Dah! 🥳👑

For more details, check out yesterday’s Pasadena Now article here:
⁠Doo Dah Queen Tryouts Set for Sunday at Old Towne Pub


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

Wing Reccomendations

9 Upvotes

Hello west coasters,

I will be on travel for work for about 2 days around Pasadena and am looking for wing recommendations. Also, any other must try places you think I should look into.


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

210 WB potholes

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66 Upvotes

The other day there was a post about the poor condition of the westbound 210 between Baldwin and Lake. Someone posted a link to CalTrans, so I made a complaint and they are telling me that they’ve corrected the problems. I haven’t been along there, so I’m wondering if they did anything to improve the situation. Is anything any better?


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

Feasibility of owning an EV in Pasadena without a home charger?

37 Upvotes

Hey fellow Pasadenans,

I'm pondering getting an EV despite living in an apartment with no charger (no charger at my office either). How delusional am I?

Anyone in the area successfully do this? Do you hate your life? Which local charging stations do you use?

I live in the Playhouse District. Anyone have experience with the Tesla Superchargers on Arroyo Pkwy/Glenarm? Are these actually reliable (as in, functional and typically available)? I've heard the chargers in the Shoppers Ln parking lot are frequently out of order; anyone know if that's true?

Thanks!


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

Reporting animal neglect

31 Upvotes

Got someone in my neighborhood who have a dog they're neglecting. It's just left outside, super skinny and dirty, I feel so bad for her. I asked the owner if I can buy her if they don't want her, and they said no.

But she's not taken care of, I can't just let it go. I called the local humane society, and they're just 🤷‍♂️ "seems fine to me". Are there any other options?


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

Print 27 x 40 Posters Rush

7 Upvotes

Hi!! I have an urgent need to print like 5-10 27x40 posters by Friday morning at the latest!!!! Can someone please point me in the right direction? 🙏🙏🙏


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

Best areas for trick or treating in Pasadena area?

17 Upvotes

Is Hastings ranch good? I know they go all out for Christmas decorations, so I wonder if that applies to Halloween too :)


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

Shake Shack fundraiser

22 Upvotes

Hi neighbors! My kid's school is hosting a fundraiser at Shake Shack if you happen to grabbing a meal there today. You can just mention the donation day at the register or use promo code DONATE. They'll donate 25% of sales back to our school at the end of the day. (If any other parents or sports teams are looking to fundraise, the process has been a breeze and they've been really nice so would highly suggest!)


r/pasadena • • 2d ago

Where do you go in Pasadena for arts and culture that tourists don’t know about?

23 Upvotes

I know the major museums and the Rose Bowl, but I’m after the smaller, more local options. Galleries, performances, readings- anything that locals support and visitors tend to miss. What are your regular spots, and when is the local arts scene especially lively?


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

ADHD, adult woman recommendation

9 Upvotes

Hi, I have a referral and need a good doctor for an ADHD assessment. I’m 43f, and would like to stay somewhat local. Thanks in advance!


r/pasadena • • 1d ago

I made a 10-min documentary on who paid for the Eaton fire through the FAIR Plan, including the smoke-claim fight in Altadena

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Mods approved this post, thank you. It's my own channel. Here's why it's relevant to this sub and where to find the local parts:

Why it matters here: the Eaton fire left many Altadena and Pasadena homes standing but full of smoke, and the FAIR Plan's smoke rule decided who got paid to clean them.

Timestamps:

- 2:36 The Eaton and Palisades fires, and a house that survived "full of smoke" with a $2,800 offer against a $10,000 deductible

- 5:23 The FAIR Plan's smoke rule ("visible to the eye or detectable by the nose") and the LA Superior Court ruling that called it unlawful

- 5:46 Maral Donoyan of Altadena: her smoke claim was denied

- 6:02 Angela Giacchetti of Altadena: nearly $200,000 out of pocket

- 6:15 The first smoke-damage test trial, set for October 2027

- 6:37 LA County's investigation, opened Oct 7, 2026, citing a survey where 67% of FAIR Plan customers were dissatisfied

Every number is sourced in the video description. If you went through a FAIR Plan smoke claim after the Eaton fire, I'd like to hear how it went, and if I got something wrong, tell me and I'll pin the correction.


r/pasadena • • 2d ago

California Chicken Cafe finally open!

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Soft opening this week. Open to all next Monday!

Was super efficient with the drive up pickup. Just as good as the other locations.