In the latest edition of Councilmember-Elect Rick Cole’s monthly Issue Forums, his guest will be Mayor Victor Gordo. Gordo will be sharing his passion for improving mental health services and revitalizing career education on Tuesday, October 15 from 6:30 p.m. ... More »
Nearly 2,400 unionized mental health workers in Southern California are set to begin an open-ended strike on Monday, Oct. 21, demanding higher wages and improvements to Kaiser Permanente’s behavioral health system. The strike announcement comes exactly one yea... More »
[Updated] In a move to encourage water conservation, Pasadena Water and Power is collaborating with Foothill Municipal Water District and other local agencies to host a rain barrel distribution event. The gathering, scheduled for Sunday, November 3, from 12:0... More »
Pasadena Village has initiated a collaborative program with Washington Park featuring weekly events for seniors at the new community center. The series, dubbed Village Connections, launched late last month and will run every Thursday through Nov. 14, offering ... More »
Members of Pasadena’s Armenian American community announced plans to host a first-ever local Armenian Festival, a free celebration of culture and heritage, at Victory Park on Saturday, Nov. 16. The event aims to unite generations of Armenian Americans while of... More »
The Rose Bowl Institute successfully concluded its 6th Annual Women’s Empowerment Symposium, drawing over 1,500 virtual attendees from around the world. Held virtually from October 1 to 3, a recording of the event is now available for streaming on the institut... More »
Pasadena’s Municipal Services Committee approved a modest increase to the city’s Electric Utility Assistance Program on Tuesday that would raise the monthly benefit for low-income residents from $10 to $13.46. If ultimately OK’d by the full City Council, it wo... More »
The Pasadena Public Health Department is partnering with the Pasadena Public Library to offer a free flu shot vaccine clinic at the Lamanda Park Branch, 140 South Altadena Drive on Thursday, October 10. The clinic, scheduled from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., will provid... More »
A launch party to unveil a billboard opposing a sports complex in the mountains of Altadena became a victory celebration on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, a local prep school scrapped plans for a multi-million dollar sports complex at the site of a nursery in Al... More »
Los Angeles County is now offering updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines free of charge to residents, regardless of insurance or immigration status, health officials announced Tuesday. The new COVID-19 vaccines, designed to target currently circulating strains, ar... More »
The City of South Pasadena acquired five historic properties previously owned by Caltrans and listed them for sale Tuesday through Realtor Dave Knight, signaling a new chapter for homes once slated for demolition. This move aims to return the long-dormant prop... More »
The closure of Pasadena’s Central Library in May 2021 has significantly affected access to vital resources for residents, according to Tim McDonald, director of libraries and information services. The historic library was closed for building repairs and a seis... More »
