This is the beginning of September. While many of us have been on vacation, planning a vacation, relaxing, returning to school and complaining about the heat, the people associated with the Rose Parade are working nonstop on the 2024 Rose Parade.

Doing what you ask? Well, float testing is underway at Phoenix Decorating Company in Irwindale. The historic float building company is responsible for several floats you will see Jan. 1, 2024, including the one for the 2024 Royal Court.

By the way, applications open for the 2024 Pasadena Royal Court! Application information can be found on two websites: tournamentofroses.com/about/royal-court and roseparaderoyalcourt.com

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., there is a virtual information session via Zoom. Learn about the benefits of being on the Royal Court and ask past Royal Court members about their experiences. Information on the Tournament of Roses website: tournamentofroses.com/about/royal-court

The first round of Royal Court tryouts is Saturday, Sept. 9 and Monday, Sept. 11.

Phoenix Decorating Company has opened its website for volunteers needed to handle the dry decoration of its Rose Parade Floats. The dry decoration schedule begins Saturday, December 2, 2023 and runs through Saturday, December 23, 2023. The floral decoration schedule begins Tuesday, December 26, 2023 and runs through Sunday, December 3, 2023. Schedule details are on the website: phoenixdeco.com/volunteer

To learn more about Phoenix Decorating Company, check the website: phoenixdeco.com

Fiesta Parade Floats also in Irwindale is float testing! Volunteers interested in working on the floats being produced by “the Most Awarded Float Builder in Rose Parade History” can check in on the website: fiestaparadefloats.com

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation Second Annual Golf Classic is Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at the Brookside Golf Course. The event includes the 19th Hole Rose at Bowl Stadium, where guests attempt to hit a ball onto the field. Ticket information is on the website: tournamentofroses.com/golfclassic

Applications are now open for the Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship! The recipients come to Pasadena, work with the Rose Bowl Game staff, and will be presented on the field at the Rose Bowl Game! Applications are being accepted on the website: rosebowlgame.com/sports/2021/9/27/keith-jackson-postgraduate-scholarship.aspx

And the massive 2024 Rose Parade sign will be installed on the front lawn of Pasadena Tournament House today and the Tournament of Roses Association will release its new 2024 Rose Pins. They spin!

The theme of Jan. 1, 2024 Rose Parade is Celebrating A World of Music. To learn more about the New Year’s Day celebration, check the website. There is a lot of information! tournamentofroses.com/celebrating-a-world-of-music

Gayle Anderson reports for the KTLA 5 News at 8 a.m. on Sept. 5, 2023.

A woman was injured when her car was struck by a train in Pasadena Thursday morning.

Rich Prickett reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 28, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/local-news/train-slams-into-car-in-pasadena-1-injured/

Police are investigating a marijuana grow operation discovered as firefighters were battling a house fire in Northridge Thursday morning. KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos reports. Sept. 28, 2023.

The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Los Angeles area is nearing the all-time record, which was set almost exactly a year ago.

Megan Telles reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 28, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/local-news/gas-jumps-up-another-13-cents-overnight/

The progress that two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard has made during the off-season bodes well for the Los Angeles Clippers as they head into training camp next Tuesday. KTLA's David Pingalore reports. Sept. 28, 2023.

Kim Clinkunbroomer says her family was in a "state of shock" when Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón dismissed the possibility of the death penalty for the man accused of murdering her son, L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer.

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 28, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/local-news/clinkenbroomer-family-shocked-at-decision-not-to-seek-death-penalty/

Kim Clinkunbroomer says her family was in a “state of shock” when Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón dismissed the possibility of the death penalty for the man accused of murdering her son, L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer. Rich Chambers reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on Sept. 27, 2023.

Seven Republican presidential hopefuls gathered at the Reagan Library in California on Wednesday for the second of the party’s primary debates. The contest's dominant front-runner — former President Donald Trump — skipped the event again.

Eric Spillman reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 28, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-desantis-knocks-trump-gop-moves-on-from-reagan-and-other-presidential-debate-takeaways/

One of Costco’s newest merchandise items has been selling out within a matter of hours, CFO Richard Galanti said on an earnings call Tuesday.

A new study has found that parking tickets are significantly down in Los Angeles, though some neighborhoods remain popular for parking enforcement.

Ellina Abovian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 28, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/local-news/parking-pain-hits-some-los-angeles-neighborhoods-harder-than-others/

Some type of chemical leak at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson sent two school employees to the hospital Thursday morning.

Authorities have launched the search for two suspects after they brazenly stole a woman’s dog early Tuesday morning. Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 28, 2023.

Kim Clinkunbroomer says her family was in a “state of shock” when Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón dismissed the possibility of the death penalty for the man accused of murdering her son, L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer. KTLA 5's Rick Chambers reports. (Sept. 27, 2023)