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15 miles east of Pasadena, the float journey to the Rose Parade takes on a life of its own

Several floats made at Phoenix Decorating Company in Irwindale begin their journey to Pasadena's Rose Parade on New Year's Eve. It's a parade before the parade, with its own fans who line the streets to see them off.

Covina resident Allice Vanderpool, 9, looks on as floats pass her on Irwindale Avenue during the departure of Rose Parade floats at Phoenix Decorating Company in Irwindale, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

The Tournament of Roses no longer has just straight, or white guys lead them. Find out where a diversity pledge from 32 years ago has brought the 136-year-old parade.

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Rose Parade reflects deepening diversity: current Latino president, LGBTQ leader in line and more

Rose Parade sponsor Honda's 2025 float is called "Electrified Dreams," showcasing the automaker's EVs. But the reality of EV floats remains distant.

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A fully electric Rose Parade? It’s not easy going green, but Honda’s working on it

Irwindale Speedway is closing after 25 years, ending a chapter for Irwindale's racing culture. Here's what people were feeling ahead of the final event on Dec. 21.

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Irwindale Speedway, a home for Southern California racing community, prepares for its final lap

By David Wilson

December 13, 2024 at 1:10 p.m.

Irwindale Speedway is closing after 25 years, ending a chapter for Irwindale's racing culture. Here's...

Construction crews will link the A Line train in SGV foothills to a new extension, causing temporary station closures.

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LA Metro closing four A Line stations in San Gabriel Valley to link the line to Pomona

By Steve Scauzillo

December 6, 2024 at 2:57 p.m.

Construction crews will link the A Line train in SGV foothills to a new extension,...

Irwindale is considering two ordinances that were born out of the Supreme Court's decision about local government's response to homelessness.

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Irwindale cites Supreme Court decision in considering homeless ordinances

By David Wilson

November 15, 2024 at 4:32 p.m.

Irwindale is considering two ordinances that were born out of the Supreme Court's decision about...

No matter the outcomes, non-incumbents will win seats including the 31st Congressional District, state Senate District 25, as well as State Assembly Districts 41 and 53.

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Election 2024: ‘Fresh faces’ poised to represent San Gabriel Valley in Sacramento and D.C.

By Teresa Liu

November 7, 2024 at 7:39 p.m.

No matter the outcomes, non-incumbents will win seats including the 31st Congressional District, state Senate...

Since 2020 a project to change the Irwindale Speedway into a business and commercial complex has been ongoing. Here's where it stands as of today.

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Irwindale Speedway project to have public hearings early next year on environmental impact

By David Wilson

September 26, 2024 at 10:35 p.m.

Since 2020 a project to change the Irwindale Speedway into a business and commercial complex...

A $300,000 check went to three San Gabriel Valley cities to help with river management. Here's who they are.

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San Gabriel cities receive $300,000 for river improvements

By David Wilson

September 4, 2024 at 2:57 p.m.

A $300,000 check went to three San Gabriel Valley cities to help with river management....

Firefighters stop forward progress of the fire at about 30 acres, authorities said.

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Fire at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area sends smoke over 210 Freeway

By Nathaniel Percy

September 2, 2024 at 7:49 p.m.

Firefighters stop forward progress of the fire at about 30 acres, authorities said.

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