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 »
Friday, September 20, 2013 | 1:11 pm
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee, introduced legislation, the Ensuring Adversarial Process in the FISA Court Act. This legislation would allow non-governmental attorneys to participate before the Foreign Intelligence Surve... More »
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 | 6:44 am
[Updated Sept. 17, 2013 | 10:15 a.m.] Â In what was called a “painful meeting” by Councilmember Margaret McAustin, disagreements over two City Manager recommendations turned into hours of discussion at Monday’s City Council meeting that at one point forced May... More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Monday, September 9, 2013 | 5:00 pm
Assemblymember Chris Holden (Pasadena) and members of the California Legislative Black Caucus today honored Mrs. Rachel Robinson, the widow of former Hall of Fame baseball player Jackie Robinson, in the state Assembly and Senate. “The legacy of Jackie Robins... More »
Monday, September 9, 2013 | 3:27 pm
The State Senate has passed Assembly Member Chris R. Holden’s AB 359 with overwhelming bi-partisan support. AB 359 is a consumer protection bill that will increase public transparency of airport infrastructure financing while streamlining state regulations i... More »
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 »
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 »
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 | 1:45 pm
Assemblymember Chris Holden’s (D-Pasadena) bill to expand on the state’s iHub innovation network by creating economic opportunities for pioneering start-up companies has been approved by the state Legislature and now goes to the Governor for signature. “... More »
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 »