The Pasadena Village, a non-profit organization supporting older adults who wish to age in place, is pleased to announce the selection of Peggy Buchanan as its new Executive Director. Buchanan will take over the role from Sue Kujawa, who steps down July 1. Buc... More »
Seventy-five kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena took part in a pilot fitness program sponsored by Nestle, as one of 20 pilot clubs included in the National Fitness Competition. The program is part of a three-year partnership that Nestle launched thi... More »
Dr. Steve Seaford has accepted a new appointment to become the new Superintendent for Solvang School District. During the past seven years as assistant superintendent of instructional services, Seaford had been instrumental in leading the district’s transition... More »
On July 1, 2015, Doug Rees, the Roscoe Gilkey Dickinson Professor of Chemistry, will begin serving as the new dean of graduate studies at Caltech. “Doug’s experience and concern with graduate education make him an ideal choice for dean of graduate studies. I a... More »
Ebony Porter, 23, a youth formerly in foster care and residing in Youth Moving On (YMO), a transitional living and housing program of Hillsides, expressed gratitude to numerous staff for their support in guiding her, challenging her potential, boosting her sel... More »
Wrongfully convicted defendants in Los Angeles County criminal cases can now hope to get their cases reviewed faster with the establishment of a new unit within the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office that will specifically focus on wrongful con... More »
The Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education provisionally appointed Adrienne Ann Mullen, Ed.D., to fill the vacant District 3 seat on the PUSD Board of Education at a Special Board meeting June 27. Mullen will serve out the remainder of the current... More »
Summer is here and that’s FUMC’s cue to start collecting backpacks and school supplies for the Adopt a Child Abuse Caseworker (ACAC) back to school program. Everyone’s help over the past years has made it possible for children in the foster care system to star... More »
It was the end of a very long summer, and my wife Laura and I finally took a vacation. We went to Hawaii and stayed on the beautiful island of Oahu at a resort in Waikiki. It was right on the beach with a gorgeous view of the clear blue ocean. Because it was m... More »
Hathaway-Sycamores supporters turned out on Thursday, June 25th at Sugarfina in Pasadena for sweets and sips in support of Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services. The evening of candy and wine tasting (wine provided courtesy of Ventana Vineyards) raised ... More »
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that same-sex marriage is guaranteed by the Constitution. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement: “This is an historic day for our country and our constant march towards equality. With today... More »
People in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Pasadena will celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision on the right of same-sex couples to marry anywhere in the United States with a rally on Friday night near the Metro Gold Line Station on Lake... More »
