Percy Clark, former superintendent of the Pasadena Unified School District, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a case that federal prosecutors say defrauded the Indiana Department of Education of more than $44 million. Clark, who ... More »
In a powerful gesture of unity, Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley (Cancer Support Community) has donated $100,000 from its 35th Annual Angel Gala, Rise Together, to the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund. “Thi... More »
Multiple community organizations will host a support day Thursday to provide free food, supplies and essentials to Altadena residents while fostering neighborhood connections. The Altadena Community Care Support Day runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fair Oaks Bur... More »
The Municipal Services Committee voted Tuesday to strip a proposed $7.6 million hike from the city’s water and power budget for fiscal year 2026, though committee members acknowledged rate increases are likely coming later. The committee voted to remove the ra... More »
Vandals caused more than $23,000 in damage by excessively trimming seven trees on a fenced property in the 1900 block of Lincoln Avenue over Memorial Day weekend. The vandalism was discovered and reported to police at approximately 9:33 a.m. on Tuesday, accor... More »
The Pasadena Municipal Services Committee uncovered significant challenges in the city’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure during its budget workshop on Tuesday, revealing that just 60% of the municipality’s 288 total chargers are currently operati... More »
Jet Propulsion Laboratory will transition to full-time, in-person work by late October, marking a significant shift in the laboratory’s post-pandemic operational model. In an internal communication dated May 22, from the JPL Director’s Office, leadership addre... More »
Michael Manta, a fourth-year undergraduate in mathematics, has been awarded the prestigious Knight-Hennessy scholarship for graduate studies at Stanford University. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program supports students who demonstrate leadership, independent ... More »
State legislators on Friday halted hundreds of bills with new spending attached from advancing. Why? The Legislature again underwent its relatively opaque process known as the “suspense file.” Hanging over lawmakers’ heads is the expected $12 billion state bud... More »
In his attempts to solve a multibillion-dollar state deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new budget plan would terminate a legislative experiment that increased pay for juries in an effort to make them more fairly represent the communities they serve. Since Septembe... More »
The Pasadena Unified School District announced Tuesday night it reached a tentative agreement with the United Teachers of Pasadena on May 23 that would establish a three-year contract through 2026-2027. The deal, which required member ratification and Board ap... More »
The Pasadena Hindu Temple observed Shani Jayanti on Tuesday, May 27, with an evening of sacred rituals honoring the divine birth of Lord Shani, the Hindu deity associated with karma, discipline, and justice. The event began with a Ganesh, Shani, and Hanuman pu... More »
