[UPDATED Aug. 12, 2024 | 9:05 a.m.] A 46-year-old local man was found dead outside an apartment building near Pasadena City Hall early Sunday morning, with police later ruling the death a suicide after an initial investigation. According to Lt. Matt Campeau,... More »
An earthquake originally reported as magnitude 5.3 but later downgraded to 5.2 and centered about 18.5 miles southwest of Bakersfield was felt across much of the Southland Tuesday evening, prompting local Fire Departments to activate “Earthquake Mode” protocol... More »
Jennifer DeVoll, President and CEO of Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF), has announced her plans to retire in June 2025 after 22 years at the helm. Board Chair Maggie Sabbag made the announcement on August 1, 2024, describing DeVoll’s tenure as a period of e... More »
The Pasadena City Council’s Legislative Policy Committee is set to review recent California housing legislation at its Tuesday 4:30 p.m. meeting. The Committee will examine two comprehensive reports detailing new laws that could significantly impact local hous... More »
In a heartening display of community spirit, Audrey, an upcoming 5th grader at The Gooden School raised $100.20 for the Friends In Deed Food Pantry through a lemonade and cookie sale. The young philanthropist’s efforts were part of a year-long program between ... More »
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection in 2024, setting the stage for a new chapter in American politics after a tenure marked by efforts to tackle recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, and global diplomacy. ... More »
The Tekeyan Cultural Association Beshgeturian Center in Altadena is now the recipient of a new Khachkar (cross-stone) from Armenia. The cross-stone, sculpted in Armenia and shipped to the U.S. in June, was donated by Dean Shahinian, of Washington, DC. The cros... More »
On Friday, June 14, Caltech celebrated its 130th Commencement ceremony, awarding 236 bachelor’s degrees, 156 master’s degrees, and 200 doctoral degrees to a total of 585 graduates. The class of 2024 has faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so ... More »
On June 2, 1974, in the city where Jackie Robinson honed his athletic prowess and social conscience, a community center was christened in his honor at 1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue. Today, Pasadena celebrates the Jackie Robinson Community Center, a vibrant hub that... More »
An attorney will hold a press conference on Thursday morning at the Pasadena Police Department headquarters building, where he will once again introduce several police officers who claim they have been victims of assault, racial slurs, retaliation, and/or disc... More »
Pasadena-based Blaze Pizza plans to relocate its headquarters to Atlanta, according to National Restaurant News. Blaze Pizza was founded in Pasadena in 2011 by Rick and Elise Wetzel, founders of Pasadena-based Wetzel’s Pretzels. The company has locations in Pa... More »
The Pasadena City Council voted to approve a $108,000 contract for marketing and public relations services to attract more investments in Pasadena. The contract term is for one year but can be extended to up to two additional one-year periods. Awarded to Echo ... More »
