Pasadena residents and businesses can expect to pay more for various City taxes, licenses, and permits in the upcoming fiscal year, as the City intends to raise many fees by 3.3570% based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to keep pace with inflation. The Pasadena City Council will hold a public meeting on May 20 and follow that with a public hearing on June 3 to discuss the proposed Amendments to ... More »
The Pasadena Jaycees are excited to welcome guests from Kasukabe, Japan to Pasadena this year as part of a long-running homestay exchange program. Since 1985, the Pasadena Jaycees and Kasukabe Jaycees have alternated hosting the exchange every summer, with one chapter sending Jaycee members and local high school and college students to experience the other’s country and culture. This summer, the P... More »
Seven seniors from Pasadena’s John Muir High School Early College Magnet have achieved an impressive feat by earning both high school diplomas and associate degrees through the Pasadena Unified School District’s Dual Enrollment program, which allows students to earn up to two years of transferable college credit while in high school. The dual-enrollment program at John Muir is operated through PC... More »
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration, led by the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, has achieved significant milestones in its mission to revolutionize space communications. Riding aboard the Psyche spacecraft, bound for the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, the DSOC system has proven its ability to transmit data at unprecedented speeds from d... More »
Dharmesh Arvin Patel, the Pasadena radiologist who drove a Tesla carrying his wife and two children off a cliff last year, was experiencing a psychotic episode and believed his children were at risk of being sex trafficked, a psychologist testified Wednesday at a mental health diversion hearing, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle. The incident occurred on January 2, 2023, near Ca... More »
The California Senate’s Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement Committee has approved SB 1116, a bill authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino, who represents Pasadena, that aims to extend unemployment insurance benefits to striking workers. This significant step in the legislative process indicates a growing momentum in support of labor rights and economic security for workers across the state... More »
The Pasadena Police Department is conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, April 26. The Dept. reminded drivers of the severe legal and financial repercussions individuals may face if they are caught driving impaired. Even first-time DUI offenders could face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, and have their license suspended, the Police Department said in a statement. The... More »
Against the backdrop of National Small Business Week, from April 28 to May 4, Pasadena City College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) emerges as a key player in supporting local entrepreneurs. With a range of programs and workshops aimed at addressing challenges like accessing capital and finding employees, the SBDC underscores the crucial role of free resources in fostering small busines... More »
Amid nationwide challenges in recruiting and retaining law enforcement personnel, the Pasadena Police Department is taking a proactive approach with its Recruitment & Hiring Expo on May 4th, calling it a “May the 4th Be With You” event. The event seeks to address staffing shortages and bolster the department’s ranks with qualified and committed individuals by providing a platform for potential can... More »
California once was a national leader in making government more transparent, requiring state and local agencies to conduct their business in public meetings and giving Californians easy access to public records. In recent years, however, transparency has eroded. The Legislature has retreated into semi-secrecy, particularly on the state budget but also on other major legislation. Due to a construct... More »
