An officer with the Pasadena Police Department shot and killed an armed man Saturday night after a pursuit came to an end in a residential neighborhood, authorities confirmed. At 8:39 p.m., officers contacted a driver behind the wheel of a white pick-up truck that was facing the wrong way on a one-way street, and as they contacted the driver, he suddenly sped off -- barely missing an officer while doing so -- PPD said. They began pursuing the man, who was now wanted for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, until the chase came to a sudden end at the 800 block of Arden Road, when h ..read more

A pedestrian was struck and killed near the interchange of the 210 and 134 freeways through Pasadena Tuesday morning, forcing lane closures that impacted the morning commute for thousands of drivers. The collision occurred at about 5:30 a.m. on the westbound 134 Freeway. According to the California Highway Patrol, the pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle, though the specific circumstances weren't immediately released. Aerial footage from Sky5 showed long lines of cars merging to exit the westbound 210 freeway near the 134 merge. The closures affect the eastbound 210 and its transiti ..read more

A disturbing new trend is targeting Southern Californians as scammers are now masquerading as local law enforcement. Although these phone scams have been around for some time, modern versions have grown increasingly sophisticated and convincing to unsuspecting victims. The scam call will often sound authoritative and create a sense of urgency. That’s the type of voicemail Carolyn Jaques received one day while working at her spa in Pasadena. "The first thing you think is, 'Someone’s injured or there’s been a car accident,'” Jaques said. So she immediately called the number back and a man picked ..read more

It's been more than 10 years since the last edition of the "NCAA Football" video game series was released, but a new announcement has fans buzzing. On Thursday morning, video game developer EA Sports released a teaser video confirming the rumors that the series is being revived after 11 years. The newest game, "College Football 25," will be released this summer. "Yeah, It’s really happening! Coming this summer. Full reveal in May," the developer posted on X, formerly Twitter. Yeah, It’s really happening! Coming this summer. Full reveal in May #CFB25 pic.twitter.com/yMMXz7OeR8 — EASPORTSColle ..read more

Venerable Pasadena shop Vroman's Bookstore is up for sale, the owner announced. Joel Sheldon, whose family has owned Vroman's for more than 100 of the store's 130-year history, said on Instagram that as he nears turning 80, "it's time to begin the process of retiring and finding new ownership outside of the Sheldon family." "Vroman's deserves new ownership with the vision, energy, and commitment necessary to take it successfully into the future," he added. Sheldon told the Pasadena Star-News that though two other bookstores are included — Vroman's Hastings Ranch location and Book Soup on the S ..read more

A Pasadena restaurant has been accused of withholding tips from employees by the United States Department of Labor. Late last month, the Department of Labor filed a complaint against Entre Nous French Bistro, its parent company 2 Poto Inc. and restaurant owners Jean-Christophe Febbrari and Mathias Wakrat. According to a news release announcing the complaint, the restaurant operators "knowingly and willfully withheld a portion of employee earned tips and used them to fund business expenses." "An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found the Pasadena restaurant ..read more

Authorities successfully located the loved ones of a child found in Pasadena on Thursday. The boy was initially found near the area of Los Robles Avenue and Villa Street, according to Pasadena police.  The "found child was reunited with his family," police said. "Thank you for your assistance." No identifying information was present with him at the time. No further details surrounding his discovery and reunion with loved ones were released. Police need help identifying a male child found in Pasadena on Dec. 28, 2023. (Pasadena Police Department ..read more

Loved ones are searching for a missing Arizona woman whose vehicle was found in Pasadena.  Jade Marmon, 32, disappeared on Oct. 4 from Cottonwood, Arizona, according to Pasadena police. Her last known location is believed to be near the Pasadena Convention Center where her car was found on Oct. 18. Loved ones said Marmon has been known to hang around grocery stores and gas stations.  She is described as being “very friendly and doesn't have a problem talking to people and sharing the gospel,” authorities said. She stands 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds and has green eyes and ..read more

A crash involving a Corvette and a big rig prompted an hourslong closure of all lanes except the HOV on the westbound 134 Freeway through Pasadena overnight. The crash was reported just after 11 p.m. Sunday on the 134 Freeway just west of San Rafael Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. An overturned big rig is seen on the 134 Freeway in Pasadena on Nov. 27, 2023. (KTLA) Two victims were found trapped inside the big rig and had to be extricated, according to an alert from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Both patients were transported from the scene, but their conditions were unk ..read more

A Pasadena man arrested in connection with a killing at Washington Park in Pasadena has been charged in that case and in a pair of other gun-related crimes, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Aaron Miguel Conell, 24, was arrested Saturday after 64-year-old Mickey Cooper of Pasadena was fatally shot in the park in the 700 block of East Washington Boulevard, the Pasadena Police Department previously announced. Cooper was the brother of Lakers great Michael Cooper, who thanked police for their work in finding and arresting Conell after the shooting at the park where t ..read more