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What the Statewide Drought Declaration Means to Pasadena

Friday, January 17, 2014 | 5:04 pm

Gov. Jerry Brown officially declared that California is in a drought emergency, as the state experiences its driest year in recorded history. A recent survey of the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains found the state’s water reserves are at just 20% of n... More »

Bill Seeks to Keeping Mentally Disturbed Off the Streets

Tuesday, January 14, 2014 | 11:16 am

Following numerous calls for change to the state’s prison realignment program, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s (D-Pasadena) measure to prevent last-minute dumping of seriously mentally ill inmates on county streets, passed its first committee test today. Thi... More »

This Week in Pasadena City Government

Saturday, January 11, 2014 | 2:31 am

Here is an overview of key city government meetings open to the public this week MONDAY, JANUARY 13 Finance Committee (Cancelled) 4:00 p.m. Pasadena City Hall, City Hall Council Chambers Room S249 100 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. Pasade... More »

Vacancy on South Pasadena Senior Citizen Commission

Thursday, January 9, 2014 | 4:37 pm

An unanticipated vacancy has occurred on the South Pasadena Senior Citizen Commission, a five-member Commission, that acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to senior citizens. Among its many duties are to cooperate with oth... More »

Rep. Chu Applauds the Launch of California’s TRUST Act

Wednesday, January 8, 2014 | 2:31 pm

On January 1, 2014, California’s Transparency and Responsibility in Using State Tools (TRUST) Act went into effect. The TRUST Act makes clear when local law enforcement may respond to immigration detainer requests by federal authorities. It prohibits detenti... More »

Assemblymember Chris Holden Announces the Capital Fellows Program

Monday, January 6, 2014 | 12:51 pm

For those who have a passion for public service, the Capital Fellows program may be just the ticket. The Capital Fellows programs offer a chance to prepare for a career in public service while working under a seasoned mentor. Fellows work for 10-11 months as f... More »