Assembly Majority Leader Chris Holden’s bill (AB 1097) to allow for electronic contracts that will provide more consumer protections over paper contracts has been signed into law by Governor Brown. AB 1097 would allow alarm companies in the state to fully util... More »
In recognition of Filipino American History Month, which begins today and lasts throughout the month of October, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) held a press conference to highlight their support for legislation to award the ... More »
On Thursday, October 8th, The California Highway Patrol, will work at Urth Caffé as celebrity servers! Come support your local Law Enforcement Officers and enjoy fine food and fun. These CHP officers will be accepting tips from patrons to benefit local Special... More »
Just hours before the deadline to avoid a government shutdown, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund the government until December 11, 2015. After the vote to pass the continuing resolution, the House voted for a resolution that w... More »
Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) will present his annual Capitol Update to city councils throughout the 41st Assembly District beginning in October. Included in the discussion will be a look at the legislative year in review, transportation issues for ... More »
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act (H.R. 3495). This bill would allow states to withhold Medicaid reimbursements to doctors and other healthcare providers that legally perform abortions. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) ma... More »
The El Nino phenomenon could delay plans by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works to remove 2.4 million cubic yards of sediment from the Hahamongna flood-control basin above Devil’s Gate in Pasadena. Hydro Review Magazine and its online edition, Hy... More »
The debate is over as to how Pasadena will honor its fallen soldiers who fought in the war on terror. By a 6-0 vote, the City Council approved a controversial statue placement in the small Defenders Park near the Colorado Street Bridge during Monday night’s Co... More »
The 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pasadena Police Department. As with previous Take-Back events, a site will be set at the Pasadena Police Department so local residents can return t... More »
Today, His Holiness Pope Francis addressed a Joint Meeting of Congress as part of a six-day tour to the United States – the first time Pope Francis has visited the country. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), who attended his address, released the following statement: “Pop... More »
Seeing the benefits of collaborating across city lines with community partners, the South Pasadena City Council is taking an active role in regional issues via Regional Governmental Boards. This is highlighted by two recent appointments: Mayor Robert S. Joe’s ... More »
More than 150 friends and family gathered in the courtyard of American Legion Pasadena, Post 13 at 6:15 p.m. Saturday evening for a memorial ceremony to open the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit, a traveling photo memorial of California’s 711 fallen warriors w... More »
