Pasadena 

Officer Shot 


During OIS

 A shooting suspect was killedand a Pasadena Police Officer 
injured earlier this monthduring an Officer-Involved 
Shooting near the Sierra 
Madre Villa Station.

 According to police, onMarch 2 at approximately 7:30p.m., Pasadena Police Officersresponded to a 911 call nearthe Metro train station. 

“Upon arrival, officers located 
an adult victim sufferingfrom a gunshot wound andimmediately rendered medicalaid” Police Chief Gene Harris 
said. "While officers were 
assessing the scene, additionalresponding personnel 
observed an individual 
believed to be the suspect. Afoot pursuit ensued.”

 During the pursuit, anexchange of gunfire occurredbetween the suspect and 
officers. A Pasadena Police 
Officer sustained an injuryduring the incident. The 
suspect was pronounceddeceased at the scene.

 The injured officer and theinitial gunshot victim weretransported to a local hospitalfor medical treatment. The 
officer has been identified as 
Officer Bryan Vasquez.

 Anyone with information 
can call 626 744 4241 or 
anonymously at 800 222 TIPS(8477). 

City lookingfor feedback 
on draft 
Transit Plan

 The Department of 
Transportation announced 
Monday that they are askingthe public to provide feedbackon the draft Short RangeTransit Plan (SRTP). The 
SRTP provides guidance forfive years of programming fortransit service developmentand investments that supportthe policy goals of PasadenaTransit and Pasadena Dial-A-
Ride, the official city-operatedpublic transit services.

The SRTP contains 
recommendations for 
updating Pasadena Transit 
routes, hours of service andfrequency of trips, as well asrecommendations that apply 
to Pasadena Dial-A-Ride. 
Users of the service, as well asnon-users, are encouraged toprovide feedback on the reportand the recommendations. 
The report can be accessed,
and feedback can be provided,
via the project site: Bit.ly/
PasadenaSRTP. Feedback 
can also be provided byphone by calling the TransitDivision’s main line (626)
744-4055 or email to 
Transit@CityOfPasadena.net.
Feedback will be collected 
through Friday, April 3.

 This report is the result 
of extensive analysis and 
public outreach. Throughoutthe update process, publicfeedback has been solicited 
through various channels. Thedepartment collected over 
1,300 onboard surveys fromPasadena Transit riders and 
150 surveys from PasadenaDial-A-Ride members. The 
department also hosted nineworkshops, including thosefor youth, seniors, and Spanishspeakers.

 In addition to the 
recommendations, the 
draft SRTP contains a 
comprehensive review of alltransit services in the city. For 
more information, please visitBit.ly/PasadenaSRTP. 

Altadena Turnkey Rebuild Summit Sunday 


L.A. County Supervisor decisions that come with 
Kathryn Barger announced rebuilding after a disaster. 
Thursday the upcoming The event is specificallyAltadena Turnkey Rebuild designed to assist those who 
Summit, a free community are underfunded or who are 
event designed to help Eaton seeking a streamlined, all-
Fire survivors navigate the in-one rebuilding solution 
path to rebuilding their following the devastatinghomes. The summit will be Eaton Fire. 
held on Sunday from 10:00 “The road to recovery 
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Loma after a disaster can feel 
Alta Park’s gym. Lunch will overwhelming,” said 
be provided. Supervisor Kathryn Barger. 
The Altadena Turnkey “Even though it’s been over a 
Rebuild Summit will bring year since the wildfires, many 
together trusted rebuilding survivors are still struggling. 
professionals under one They’re experiencing decision 
roof, giving Eaton Fire fatigue and under a lot of 
survivors a single destination stress. This summit is a 
to explore full-service, valuable opportunity that 
turnkey rebuilding options. provides easily accessible 
Attendees will have the guidance, resources, and 
opportunity to meet vetted professional connections—all 
home builders and housing in one place, and in a single 
professionals, attend speaker afternoon. I encourage Eaton 
presentations, and participate Fire survivors to attend and 
in practical workshops aimed take advantage of this free 
at simplifying the complex event.” 

City Announces HERstory 2026:
The Path Forward for Pay Equity 

The City of Pasadena’s Parks,
Recreation and CommunityServices (PRCS) Department andthe Commission on the Status of 
Women announced HERstory2026: The Path Forward for PayEquity, an interactive Women’sHistory Month program focusedon workplace equity, equal pay,
and the lived experiences ofwomen. The event is set for todayfrom 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at Robinson Park Recreation 
Center, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Parkingis available on the street and in 
the south parking lot.

 HERstory 2026 invites attendees 
to explore meaningful stepstoward closing the gender paygap and advancing gender equitythrough dialogue, reflection, 
and community engagement. 
The program highlights the 
ongoing impact of pay inequityand the importance of continuedadvocacy for fair wages and 
workplace transparency.

 Welcome remarks will be 
provided by Vice Mayor 
Jess Rivas, City Council 
District 5, who will discuss 
the importance of pay equityin today’s economic climate. 
Through guided discussion andaudience reflection, the programwill explore how inequityoften remains hidden, whereinstitutions fall short, and what 
progress looks like at the local 
and national levels.

 This year’s program featurescurated excerpts from Lilly(2025), a feature film directed 
by Rachel Feldman and starringPatricia Clarkson as LillyLedbetter. Lilly Ledbetter’s 

famous lawsuit against GoodyearTire and Rubber Co. broughtto light the inequality in payfor women, and this has been amajor factor in creating changeon a national level. The video 
will be accompanied by a paneldiscussion on the effect of payinequality and how we can 
achieve workplace equity.

 Panelists include TiffanyJacobs Quinn, Director of 
Human Resources for the Cityof Pasadena; Rachel Feldman,
director of Lilly; and JeanetteLaba, an employment law 
attorney who specializes in 
gender discrimination and payequity issues. Together, they willdiscuss the legal, cultural, andpersonal aspects of pay equityand how these issues continue 
to shape women’s experiences in 
the workplace.

 Following the discussion,
attendees are invited to connect 
with local organizations and 
community partners, includingthe League of Women Voters,
YWCA Glendale and Pasadena,
Pasadena City College, PasadenaJob Center (NDLON), Shepherd’sDoor, Pasadena Organizing forProgress, and additional localorganizations committed to 
advancing equity for women andfamilies.

 The Commission extends 
special thanks to Pasadena 
Federal Credit Union and the 
Junior League of Pasadena fortheir sponsorship and support ofHERstory 2026.

HERstory 2026 is free and open 
to the public. Refreshments 
will be available, and Englishto Spanish translation will beprovided. 

The summit is organized in

partnership with the Building

Industry Association 

of Southern California, 

Builders Alliance, Altadena

Collective, The Foothill 

Catalog Foundation, and 

the Altadena Recovery and

Rebuild Corporation.
Attendees can register by 

contacting (626) 344-7394 

or info@arrcaltadena.org.

Participation is free of charge

and open to all Eaton Fire-

affected residents. 
Loma Alta Park is located at 

3330 North Lincoln Avenue. 

City to HostGolden 
Gloves BoxingTournament

 The City of Pasadena’s 
Parks, Recreation and 
Community Services 
Department, in 
partnership with CaliforniaGolden Gloves, is hosting 
the Annual Southern 
California Regional BoxingTournament at VictoryPark Recreation Center, 
2575 Paloma St.

 The competition beganThursday. Bouts resume at12 p.m, today with the finalbouts starting at 11 a.m. onSunday.

The California Golden 
Gloves Tournament is one 
of the most prestigiouscompetitions in amateurboxing and has been inexistence since 1923. The 
tournament provides 
a platform for amateur 
boxers to showcase their 
skills and compete at ahigh level. This year’s eventwill feature top male andfemale athletes, ages 18 
and older, from across 
Southern California. The 
City of Pasadena’s VillaParke Boxing Program willproudly be represented byMarvin Gomez, Fatima 
Martinez, and Adriana 
Nuñez.

 General admission 
tickets will be available 
for purchase at the dooron tournament days only.
Admission is $20 for adults 
and $10 for children ages10 and under.

 The California 
Golden Gloves State 
Championships will alsotake place at Victory ParkRecreation Center on April11 and 12. 

Mountain View News Saturday, March 14, 2026 

South Pasadena Annual 
Spring Eggstravaganza 

The City of South Pasadenaannounced its annual SpringEggstravaganza, a family-
friendly celebration of the 
season, taking place on Saturday,
March 28 from 12:00 p.m. to

2:00 p.m. at Garfield Park. 
This popular community eventoffers activities for all ages,
including egg hunts, interactivecommunity booths, games andprizes, carnival-style rides, anda special photo opportunitywith the Bunny.

 The Spring Eggstravaganzawill feature multiple egg huntsscheduled throughout the 
event, which are organizedby age groups. The event willalso include an Adaptive EggHunt designed for individualswith accessibility needs to 
ensure inclusive participation.
Specialized accommodation 
and equipment will be available.
Advanced reservations are 
required for the AdaptiveEgg Hunt, and families areencouraged to register early.
Event Highlights Include:
Multiple Egg Hunts: Age-
divided hunts for children of all 
abilities. 
Games & Attractions: A varietyof community booths, games,
and rides for hours of fun. 
Bunny Photo Opportunity:
Capture the moment with a 

picture with the Bunny.
Tickets are now available. Presale 
tickets are $12 per child,
and wristbands may be pickedup at the Recreation Officelocated at 815 Mission Street. 
Day-of-event tickets will beavailable for $18 per child. Spaceis limited, and early registrationis encouraged.

Garfield Park is located 1000 
Park Avenue.

 For more information or to 
register, visit southpasadenaca.
gov/events or contact the 
Recreation Division at (626)
403-7380 or specialevents@
southpasadenaca.gov. 


Rent Stabilization DepartmentReleases New Annual Report 

The City of Pasadena’s RentStabilization Department (RSD)
announced the released its first 
Annual Report, documentingthe department’s work from itsinception in 2023 through the 
end of Fiscal Year 2025.

 The report provides a 
comprehensive overview of 
RSD’s efforts to implement thePasadena Fair and EquitableHousing Charter Amendment(Article XVIII), the voter-
approved measure that 
established rent stabilization and 
expanded tenant protections inPasadena.

 Created to support the workof the Pasadena Rental HousingBoard (PRHB) and administerArticle XVIII of the Pasadena 
City Charter, the RSD regulates 
rent increases on covered 
rental units, provides evictionprotections, administers the 
rental registry, and ensures 
compliance with all laws, 
ordinances, and regulationsgoverning rent stabilization inPasadena.

 "This report reflects thefoundational work that has taken 
place to establish programs,
serve residents, and implementPasadena’s voter-approved rent 
stabilization measure” 
said Helen Morales, Directorof the Rent Stabilization 
Department.

 During the FY 24-25 reportingperiod, the department recorded5,478 property registrationscovering 21,914 rental units,
achieving an 87% compliance 

rate during the first nine monthsof the 2025 rental registrationcycle. RSD also conducted 43events and trainings attended bymore than 5,500 people, whilestaff handled more than 13,700phone calls and over 3,700housing counselor inquiries.
Key sections of the report 
include: 
-An overview of the PRHB and 
its role in oversight, rulemaking,
and hearings 
-A department snapshotoutlining the mission, vision,
and framework guidingimplementation of Article 
XVIII 
-Division summaries detailingthe work of the Outreach,
Enforcement, Administration 
& Policy, Hearings, and RentalRegistry teams 
-Highlights of community 
engagement and education 
efforts undertaken to help 
residents better understand 
Article XVIII of Pasadena’s 
Charter

 The report also providesinsight into the RSD’s progressin building the infrastructureneeded to implement rent 
stabilization policies and deliverservices to Pasadena residents. 
Tenants, landlords, and anyoneinterested in Pasadena’s 
rental housing landscape areencouraged to explore the 
report.

 The report is available on thedepartment’s website: 
cityofpasadena.net/rentstabilization. 



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