The Editors of Pasadena Now go through over 100 articles published this week on our site and cull the top 48 most newsworthy, informative, and readable.
Top Story:
Pasadena Homeless Count Drops Sharply
Pasadena Health Department Recommends City Council Undo Medical Marijuana Ban
Community Arms Project ‘Loses’ Funding for Security Upgrades
Olympic Soccer in the Rose Bowl?
Silence and Reflection: Pasadena Remembers on 9/11
New Kaiser Permanente Medical School in Downtown Pasadena Clears First Design Hurdle
Pasadena City College Named a Finalist for 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
Government:
Assemblymember Chris Holden Accepting Applications for 2017 Young Legislators Program
Rep. Chu Votes Against Guantanamo Bay Restrictions
City Committee to Address Proliferation of Airbnb, Other “Home Sharing” Properties in Pasadena
$10 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Debt Collection Giant for Harassing Calls to Consumers
City Transit Operations Eye New Facility, Host Meeting to Brief Public on Plans
Council Approves Final Environmental Impact Report for Two Hotels in Colorado Hill Project
Former Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky Endorses Anthony Portantino
Two Candidates Vying for the Position of Los Angeles County Supervisor to Meet in Thursday Forum
Education:
Anyway You Analyze Caltech, It Comes in as One of the World’s Top Universities
Five Pasadena Higher Education Leaders in Powerhouse Forum Wednesday
Pasadena Community Gardens Conservancy Awards $70,000 to PUSD for Educational Garden Projects
Community News:
Tournament of Roses Names Lineup of 2017 Parade Float Judges
El Portal Restaurant’s Annual Tequila Tasting Tradition Pleases Patrons
South Pasadena Police & Fire Open House to be Held on Sunday, September 18
Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley Invites Local Residents to October Events
Kidspace Children’s Museum Hosts 22nd Annual Pumpkin Festival
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library Best Used Book Sale
Savor the Taste of South Lake – San Gabriel Valley’s Largest Culinary Festival
Pasadena Latino Advocacy Group Scores Victory as Saturday Night Live Hires Latina Comedienne
Survivors, Local Community Take Steps to Fight Heart Disease and Stroke at Pasadena Heart Walk
Hundreds of Local Young Women Pursue Their Dream at Tournament of Roses 2017 Royal Court Tryouts
Pets of the Week at the Pasadena Humane Society
Fenyes Mansion Tours with Sign Language Interpretation
Pasadena Firefighter/Paramedic Jodi Slicker Pays Tribute to Fallen Firefighters
Taste of Pasadena and SIP-tember Finale at the Rose Bowl on September 21
Cooler Start of Week Will Lead to 90?s Again by Sunday
Sign Up For Food Challenge, Chalk Art Contests at South Pasadena Moon Festival
Business Top Story:
Panasonic Global Takes Major Position in Pasadena-Based Solar Energy Company
Two Real Estate Investment Companies Buy Pasadena Office Building for $16.3 Million
Pasadena-Based Citrus Company Says Supply of Its Fruit May Grow By 10 Million Boxes This Year
Public Safety:
A Structure Fire Broke Out in North Fair Oaks Avenue in Altadena
Hiker with Heat Related Illness Rescued from Eaton Canyon Sunday
Benefits:
Sixth Annual Ladies Night Out to Benefit Cancer Support Community
2016 Contemporary History Makers Gala Announced for October 15 at The California Club, Los Angeles
2016 Pasadena Ronald McDonald House Gala – 12th Annual Gala Share in the Magic
25th Annual “A Taste of Old Pasadena” Coming September 20
Giving Back: