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Pasadena Court Revives Case on Bob Marley’s Recording Distribution

Monday, September 23, 2013 | 6:43 am

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena revived last week the case between music giant Universal Music and Rock River Communications over the rights to distribute remixes of reggae singer-songwriter Bob Marley’s early recordings. A three-judge panel ... More »

Holden’s Bill to Put California’s Farms First Passes Final Hurdle

Thursday, September 12, 2013 | 1:51 am

Lawmakers today gave final approval to Assemblymember Chris Holden’s (D-Pasadena) bill to help California farmers and improve the state’s agricultural economy on September 10. The Assembly voted unanimously in favor on final amendments. Under Holden’s AB... More »

Senator Liu’s 710 Freeway Properties Bill Approved by State Senate

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 | 5:20 pm

California State Sen. Carol Liu’s bill on 710 freeway properties has been approved by the Senate on a 38-0 votation and was sent to Gov. Jerry Brown, who has 30 days to sign or veto the proposed law. The bill would help Caltrans sell state-owned houses no long... More »

Schiff Reacts to Russian Proposal on Syrian Chemical Weapons

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 | 7:04 am

Today, West Pasadena Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior member of the Intelligence Committee, released the following statement on the recent developments with the Russian proposal on Syrian chemical weapons: “Yesterday, Secretary of State John Kerry su... More »

Councilwoman Margaret McAustin Talks About Leadership

Friday, September 6, 2013 | 5:00 am

“True leaders are motivated by loving concern rather than a desire for personal gain,” Pasadena City Councilwoman Margaret McAustin quoted on Thursday. McAustin spoke as part of a lecture series on leadership in the Pasadena City Council Chambers about how... More »

Area Congresswoman Seeks Pasadenans’ Input on Syria

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 | 4:51 am

Congresswoman Judy Chu Tuesday sought out the voices of her constituents on the proposed U.S. military intervention in the on-going Syria crisis. “Congress will debate a response for Syria next week, but I want to hear from you right now,” Chu posted on her of... More »

City Council Summer 2013 Meeting Schedule Reminder

Saturday, August 31, 2013 | 1:45 am

The Council meeting on Sept. 2 is scheduled to be canceled due to the City’s observance of Labor Day, according to Pasadena City Clerk Mark Jomsky. The Council is scheduled to meet on Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 and will resume its regular meeting schedule Sept. 9. Cou... More »