August 30, 2026, 5:08 pm

Caltrans Issues

CalTrans Home Sales

South Pasadena Sheila Rossi at the press conference in South Pasadena with State Senator Sahsa Rene Perez announcing the audit legislation days before the trip up to Sacramento to testify. Caltrans-owned homes along the former 710 corridor were intended to be sold to tenants under an “Affordable Sales Program,” but residents across Pasadena, South Pasadena, and El Sereno say shifting rules, unclear pricing, and years of delays have left many unable to purchase—while concerns over maintenance, safety, and vacancies persist.

Caltrans Issues

CalTrans Homes Sales South Pasadena: Mayor Sheila Rossi Heads to Sacramento for AB-2329 Hearing as Bill Advances

Steven Lawrence - April 21, 2026

PHOTO: Office of Sen. Perez | Sen. Sasha Perez at the podium in South Pasadena announcing the audit legislation before the trip to Sacramento. The action by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee follows a coordinated push led by Pérez, who, alongside Assemblymember Mike Fong and local leaders, publicly called for the audit just days earlier after hearing extensive complaints from residents across the 710 corridor.

CalTrans Home Sales

CALTRANS AUDIT PASSES: State Audit of 710 Homes Mismanagement Approved

FILE PHOTO: senate.ca.gov | California State Senator Sasha Perez in the State Capital | Senator Pérez Represents Senate District 25 encompass Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. Cities that are found in this district include Claremont, East Pasadena, Glendale, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, Sierra Madre, Temple City, Rancho Cucamonga, San Antonio Heights, Uplands, and other cities in found in San Bernardino County.

BREAKING NEWS

Senator Pérez Audit Call – State Leaders Demand Oversight of CalTrans 710 Homes

110 Exit Avenue 60 closed

South Pasadena News

110 Freeway Off-Ramp Closure | Ave. 60 Long-Term Bridge Work Underway

Screencap: South Pasadena City Council Meeting November 19,2025 | Attorney Chris Sutton giving public comment

Caltrans Issues

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Caltrans Issues

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No on 710 Freeway

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Non-Profits & Organizations

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Caltrans Issues

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Caltrans homes South Pasadena

Caltrans Issues

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Housing Issues

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Caltrans Issues

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Caltrans Issues

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Caltrans Issues

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Caltrans homes South Pasadena

City & Government

Caltrans Housing Bill | SB-381 Heads to Assembly Floor for Approval

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City & Government

City Council Plans Next Step in $6.3 Million Caltrans Property Takeover

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CalTrans

Caltrans Issues

Caltrans Properties | 350 Agencies Contacted: “Request for Interest” in Purchasing

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City & Government

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City & Government

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Caltrans Issues

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Caltrans Issues

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Caltrans homes South Pasadena

Caltrans Issues

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City & Government

626 Prospect Ave | City Prods Caltrans over Loss of Development...

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