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Drug Testing Pasadena, CA
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 0.9 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 1.0 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 1.2 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 1.7 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
940 E MAIN ST 3.7 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 3.9 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 3.9 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
100 S RAYMOND AVE 4.0 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 5.5 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 5.5 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
544 N GLENDALE AVE 5.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 6.2 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 6.3 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 6.6 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
56 E DUARTE RD 6.7 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
432 W BROADWAY 6.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 6.9 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 7.3 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 7.6 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
823 N BROADWAY 8.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 8.1 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
124 N VIGNES ST 8.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 8.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 8.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 8.8 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 8.9 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 9.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
1300 N VERMONT AVE 9.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 9.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 9.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 9.4 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 9.5 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 9.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 9.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
929 GEORGIA ST 9.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 10.2 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 10.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 10.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
3851 S SOTO ST 10.4 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 10.4 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 10.4 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 10.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 10.6 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 10.7 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 10.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 11.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 11.1 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 11.3 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3430 GARFIELD AVE 11.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
3320 S HILL ST 11.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 11.7 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 11.7 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 11.9 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 12.0 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
1300 N LA BREA AVE 12.0 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 12.1 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 12.2 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 12.3 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
6529 SEVILLE AVE 12.4 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
110 N LA BREA AVE 12.5 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
725 S ORANGE AVE 12.6 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 12.8 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
2231 S WESTERN AVE 12.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
5862 AVALON BLVD 13.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 13.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 13.5 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 13.6 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 13.6 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
11432 VANOWEN ST 13.8 miles
N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101 14.1 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 14.3 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 14.4 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 14.4 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 14.5 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 14.6 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
8512 Whitworth Dr 14.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 15.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
6405 WILKINSON AVE 15.1 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 15.1 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 15.6 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
250 S GRAND AVE 15.6 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 15.6 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 15.6 miles
Covina, CA 91723
17487 HURLEY ST 15.8 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 15.9 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
4312 Woodman Ave Ste 102 16.4 miles
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
11152 S MAIN ST 16.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 16.7 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
18335 VALLEY BLVD 17.0 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
13652 CANTARA ST 17.0 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 17.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 17.4 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 17.4 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
13466 OSBORNE ST 17.4 miles
PACOIMA, CA 91331
6410 VAN NUYS BLVD STE B 17.6 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 17.8 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 17.9 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
1350 W COVINA BLVD 18.0 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
757 WESTWOOD PLZ 18.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 18.2 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 18.3 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
8780 VAN NUYS BLVD BLDG C 18.4 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
1200 ARROYO ST 18.5 miles
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
14850 ROSCOE BLVD 18.5 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 105 18.5 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 319 18.6 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
9561 VAN NUYS BLVD 18.7 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
11560 W PICO BLVD 18.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 18.9 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 19.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 19.1 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 19.1 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 19.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
15401 S MAIN ST 19.2 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 19.3 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 19.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD 19.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 19.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 19.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 19.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 19.6 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 19.6 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16135 LEADWELL ST 19.8 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 19.8 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 19.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 19.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
16630 S BROADWAY ST 20.0 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
14901 RINALDI ST STE 204 20.1 miles
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
10630 Sepulveda Blvd STE 100 20.1 miles
Mission Hills, CA 91345
15031 RINALDI ST 20.2 miles
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 20.3 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 20.4 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
5205 Lakewood Blvd 20.4 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 20.4 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
13920 BREGER AVE 20.4 miles
SYLMAR, CA 91342
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 20.4 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
920 N NASH ST 20.5 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
16300 ROSCOE BLVD STE 1A 20.6 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD 20.8 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 20.8 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 20.9 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5 20.9 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
1700 E WALNUT AVE 21.0 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 21.1 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 21.2 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
1250 16TH ST 21.2 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
566 E LAMBERT RD 21.3 miles
BREA, CA 92821
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 21.4 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 21.4 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village 21.5 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
1149 W 190TH ST 21.6 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 21.7 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
1716 W HOLT AVE 21.7 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 21.7 miles
BREA, CA 92821
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 21.9 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 22.0 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 22.3 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 120, 22.7 miles
Northridge, CA 91325
18646 OXNARD ST 22.8 miles
TARZANA, CA 91356
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 23.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
502 S GAREY AVE 23.5 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 23.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 23.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
2776 PACIFIC AVE 23.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 23.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 23.8 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
482 W WILLOW ST 23.9 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 24.1 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 24.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 24.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 24.3 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 24.4 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 24.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 24.6 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
20301 VENTURA BLVD STE 105 24.7 miles
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 24.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 24.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 24.7 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1720 TERMINO AVE 24.8 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 24.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 24.8 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Pasadena, CA, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Pasadena, CA locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.
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How to schedule a drug test in Pasadena, CA
Schedule Online or By Phone-Easy As 1, 2, 3
Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.
Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.
Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!
Urine or hair drug testing methods in Pasadena, CA - You choose!
Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.
What is the most common urine/hair drug test?
Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.
Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)
Our local drug testing Pasadena, CA centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.
Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Pasadena, CA
We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.
Additional DOT Services:
- Consortium Enrollment
- DOT Physicals
- Supervisor Training
- Employer Drug Policy Development
- MVR Reports
- Employee Training
- Background Checks
- FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search
Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Pasadena, CA
Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Pasadena, CA locations are ready to serve your needs.
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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Pasadena, CA?
- Enhanced Employee Performance
- Reduced Job-Related Accidents
- Reduced Employee Absenteeism
- Lower Workers Compensation Rates
- Improved Employee Moral
- Customer Satisfaction
On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Pasadena, CA
Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Pasadena, CA.
Drug Testing Locations in Pasadena, CA
Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Pasadena, CA have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.
Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.
Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Pasadena, CA specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.
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With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.
Which drug testing panel is right for you?
Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.
What is a Drug Test?
A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.
Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?
"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.
Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:
- a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
- creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
- subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.
How long do drugs stay in your system?
The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:
- The amount of the drug taken
- The frequency of the drug taken
- The type of drug taken
- An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
- The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
- The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
- Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug
Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Pasadena, CA?
Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Pasadena, CA is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.
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Local Area Info: Pasadena, California
The estimated population of Pasadena was 142,647 in 2017, making it the 183rd-largest city in the United States. Pasadena is the ninth-largest city in Los Angeles County. Pasadena was incorporated on June 19, 1886, becoming one of the first cities to be incorporated in what is now Los Angeles County, following the city of Los Angeles (April 4, 1850). It is one of the primary cultural centers of the San Gabriel Valley.
The city is known for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade. In addition, Pasadena is also home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including Caltech, Pasadena City College, Fuller Theological Seminary, ArtCenter College of Design, the Pasadena Playhouse, the Ambassador Auditorium, the Norton Simon Museum, and the USC Pacific Asia Museum.
The original inhabitants of Pasadena (a Chippewa word meaning "Crown of the Valley") and surrounding areas were members of the Native American Hahamog-na tribe, a branch of the Tongva Nation. They spoke the Tongva language (part of the Uto-Aztecan languages group) and had lived in the Los Angeles Basin for thousands of years. Tongva dwellings lined the Arroyo Seco (Los Angeles County) in present day Pasadena and south to where it joins the Los Angeles River and along other natural waterways in the city.