The founder and CEO of a Pasadena company backed by billionaire Bill Gates and working to replace fossil fuels with sunlight has been named to Fast Company magazine’s list of the “Most Creative People in Business 2020,” the publication announced Tuesday. Bill ... More »
Green Coast Pet, a Pasadena-based manufacturer of pet cannabidiol (CBD) supplements and treat products, has partnered with Astro to give retailers a buy five get one free loyalty program on its CBD oils for pets. “Ever since we have launched our CBD oil line, ... More »
A Pasadena-based finance company popped the cork Tuesday on a new credit card designed specifically for wine aficionados. Vertical Finance’s new Grand Reserve World Mastercard allows customers to earn extra rewards points shopping at wineries, wine clubs and w... More »
According to new projections, a third of the nation’s restaurants could be shuttered by the start of the new year. The closures are predicted to bring the restaurant industry’s steady growth to a halt for the first time in two decades, according to restaurant ... More »
One Pasadena men’s clothing store will close and another’s fate is unknown. On Sunday, Tailored Brands, owners of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank became the latest casualty of the novel coronavirus. The company announced it will close the Jos. A. Bank store o... More »
California Pizza Kitchen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday and became the latest fast casual chain to file for bankruptcy as the pandemic and its debt burden hampers its operations. However, the fate of the chain’s Pasadena store on Los Robles Avenue... More »
Pasadena-based Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. has earned a $20 million milestone payment from Amgen, a biopharmaceutical company in Thousand Oaks, following the administration of the first dose of AMG 890 in a Phase 2 clinical study. AMG 890 is an investigatio... More »
As businesses large and small are looking for ways to save every dollar they can while navigating the uncertain economic climate brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Post Office has announced a new program designed to help business customers cut costs... More »
The Bank of America branch in Altadena was temporarily closed Monday as a result of the ongoing pandemic, representatives said. The Bank of America Financial Center at 2345 Lake Ave., south of Altadena Drive, may remain closed through the rest of the week, acc... More »
Home sales in Pasadena are showing strong signs of recovering from the pandemic month-over-month, although a shortage of inventory appears to be the limiting factor slowing further progress, experts said. Local home sales in June were up 66% over what shaped u... More »
Another local store is closing due to bankruptcy. Last week, Ascena Retail Group filed for Chapter 11 and announced Lou & Grey on West Colorado will be shuttered. The company, which operates Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant, Justice, Catherines, and C... More »
Anxious to get out of the house? Want to dine out safely? Now there’s a guide for that. As part of the continuing effort to support local restaurants as the city continues to expand its outdoor dining offerings, Visit Pasadena announced the release of its Pasa... More »
