Explosions, simulated gunfire expected in Pasadena tonight as military conducts training
Key takeaways
- Pasadena officials are warning that residents may hear helicopters, controlled explosions and simulated weapons fire as the U.S. military conducts a training exercise in the northeast area of the city Wednesday night.
- The first round of noise is expected to begin around dusk, at 8:30 p.m., and the exercises will continue until around 12:30 a.m., according to city spokesperson Lisa Derderian.
- The exercise is part of a standard training drill used by the military across the U.S., she said.
Pasadena City Hall. Residents have been warned that a military exercise will cause several hours of noise on Wednesday night. (Ringo Chiu / For The Times) By Clara Harter Staff Writer Follow June 3, 2026 8:01 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Pasadena officials are warning that residents may hear helicopters, controlled explosions and simulated weapons fire as the U.S. military conducts a training exercise in the northeast area of the city Wednesday night.
The first round of noise is expected to begin around dusk, at 8:30 p.m., and the exercises will continue until around 12:30 a.m., according to city spokesperson Lisa Derderian. Pasadena police will be handling the perimeter and directing pedestrians and traffic away from the training area.