Military Drills Bring Explosive Sounds to Pasadena

Military drills bring explosive sounds to Pasadena

Overnight military training in Pasadena brought loud booms resembling the sights and sounds of a possible war zone.

Noise from military exercises in Pasadena, Irvine upsets residents

"They (residents) were dumbfounded more than puzzled and upset," said Pasadena Councilman Rick Cole.

Nighttime military training startles Pasadena residents

A late-night military training exercise in Pasadena startled residents as helicopters flew overhead and landed at a long-closed medical facility.

Late Disclosure of Overnight Military Drill Draws Pasadena Councilman Rick Cole's Ire

Members of the U.S. military concluded a training exercise in northeast Pasadena Thursday. In announcing the drill, which began Wednesday and was centered in the area of the former St. Luke Hospital, the city advised that the public might hear limited helicopter activity, controlled explosions and simulated weapons fire. The Pasadena Police Department assisted with pedestrian and vehicle safety in the immediate area during the exercise, which wa…

Explosions, simulated gunfire expected in Pasadena tonight as military conducts training

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.

What was that noise in Pasadena, Irvine? Military training includes explosions and simulated weapons fire

The exercise will take place until 1 a.m. Thursday