[Updated] In a remarkable recognition of poetic excellence, two local residents, one from Pasadena and one from Altadena, have been awarded coveted Poet Laureate Fellowships by the Academy of American Poets. Peter J. Harris and Carla Rachel Sameth are among ... More »
Four exceptional student-athletes from the Pasadena Unified School District have earned spots in the prestigious USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships, taking place through Sunday this week at the renowned Hayward Field, located at the Un... More »
Pasadena Chief Eugene Harris confirmed that three Pasadena police officers were disciplined in June. A video that showed the officers drinking was made public earlier this week and has been shared across social media. “In late March 2023, the Police Department... More »
NEFT Vodka has announced it is continuing its partnership with the Rose Bowl Stadium after a previous three-year deal expired on June 30. The Rose Bowl had signed a multi-year partnership with the company in December 2020 naming NEFT as the official vodka s... More »
In an effort to enhance safety for all hikers in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department suggests hikers complete a Search and Rescue Hiking Plan worksheet as part of their pre-planning for use by rescuers in case hikers go missing. Tw... More »
The events of the past inevitably shape the present. In this column, we present Pasadena Now feature news stories published on our front cover precisely one year ago today: As Possible County Mask Mandate on Friday Looms, Supervisors Meet for Update Barger Pub... More »
While Councilmembers agree that the Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety Campaign could help get drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians to follow traffic laws, they also believe more should be done to prevent traffic collision fatalities in the city. Du... More »
Pasadena Water Power will continue to work with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) to source more renewable energy projects, if the Council finalizes the unanimous approval of an amendment to the Renewable Energy Development Agreement by th... More »
Pasadena is expected to change how water bills are calculated, leading to higher bills for some customers. The new rate structure and rates to be determined soon will allow the utility to meet its revenue requirement. An outside consultant firm, Vice Raftelis ... More »
A new technology developed at Caltech is designed to make more potent vaccines, beginning with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). In mouse studies, the prototype vaccine elicited five times more antibodies than current COVID-19 vaccines. The antibodi... More »
Metro had nearly 24 million bus and train boardings in June, a 13.3% increase from last June that marks the seventh straight month of year-over-year growth, the agency announced Tuesday. “I’m excited that people continue to return to our buses, trains and ride... More »
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors formally threw its support behind striking Hollywood writers and actors Tuesday, voting to send a letter urging studios to return to the bargaining table while also agreeing to explore efforts to support small busine... More »
