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Pasadena Public Works Receives “Greening the Arroyo-Agency” Award

Monday, December 22, 2014 | 6:18 am

Pasadena’s Department of Public Works was conferred the “Greening the Arroyo-Agency” award in recognition of its planning, outreach and collaboration efforts on the Oak Grove Area Improvement (OGAI) Project in Hahamongna. The award was made by the Arroyo Seco ... More »

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Only You can Prevent Christmas Tree Fires

Thursday, December 18, 2014 | 5:52 pm

  One of the last things a family wants this Christmas season is to see its Christmas tree go up in flames in the living room. Sadly, Christmas tree fires are a real danger for the unwary. Fire departments throughout the USA respond to an average of 210 struct... More »

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Holiday Disasters Can Strike Fast and Hard, Chiefs Say

Thursday, December 18, 2014 | 12:21 pm

At a Holiday Safety press conference held at the Pasadena Fire Station No. 33 on Thursday, Chief of Police Phillip L. Sanchez highlighted holiday dangers and Pasadena’s brand-new Fire Chief Bertral “Bert” Washington oversaw the burning of a Christmas tree ... More »

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US Forest Service to “Keep it Wild” with Historic Mule Pack Trains

Wednesday, December 17, 2014 | 1:36 pm

U.S. Forest Service rangers, firefighters and volunteers will take to Colorado Boulevard for the 126th Rose Parade in Pasadena on January 1. The agency celebrated its centennial a decade ago with a Rose Parade entry in 2005. The U.S. Forest Service entry will ... More »

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Homeless Pasadena Boxer Says He Threw Fight Against Mickey Rourke

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 | 7:37 pm

    The 29 year-old homeless boxer living on the streets of Pasadena who became “famous” by suspiciously losing to 62 year-old American actor and ex-boxer Mickey Rourke in a fight in Moscow now says he was paid to take a dive. Elliot S... More »

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Kiwanis Kicks Off 100th Birthday with Major Volunteer Effort

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 | 12:28 pm

Kiwanis International will kick off its 100th birthday with major volunteer efforts on Dry Decoration Day, Saturday, December 20, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the Floral Decoration daily from December 26 to December 31st, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and during their ... More »

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Win Free Tickets to the 2016 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game

Monday, December 15, 2014 | 5:39 pm

  The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association challenges you to make a personal video (the easy way) and you can win free tickets to the 2016 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. The Association launched a video contest contest Dec. 15 in collaboration with Magist... More »