Caltrans-owned homes get costly new roofs

Roofs installed on more than 30 Pasadena-area homes cost taxpayers an average of $ 71,000 — far higher than a typical homeowner would pay. Caltrans has owned the properties for decades, awaiting a freeway extension.

The roof on the three-bedroom Pasadena rental where Don Jones used to live seems unremarkable until he hands over the invoice showing what it cost: $ 103,443.