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Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California Wednesday in advance of a major winter storm expected to dump potentially damaging amounts of rain. According to the governor’s office, the declaration will bolster emergency response effo... More »
In 2022, the California Legislature passed nearly 1,200 bills — and nearly 1,000 became law with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. Many of the new laws are minor fixes to laws that legislators and the governor previously enacted. Others are rather narrow or speci... More »
Pasadena City Hall and most — but not all — City services will be closed for the New Year’s holiday on Monday, Jan. 2. The Pasadena Fire and Police Departments will continue to be staffed for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic and other emergency services. Alwa... More »
Publisher’s Note: An earlier version of this story was truncated and omitted the fact that Vannia De La Cuba, the Mayor’s deputy who has supported him in his Council/Mayor roles for over 20 years, will also ride with the Mayor. We apologize for this error. May... More »
Dominique Ng, CEO of Pasadena’s East West Bank has joined Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s transition advisory team. The transition team — which consists of 103 members — will provide advice and counsel through the first 100 days of Bass’ administration. Co-chai... More »
Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo delivered a brief holiday speech to residents via Your Tube late last week. In his minute-long address, Gordo reflected on the year behind, thanked residents for all they do to make the city stronger, delivered holiday greetings, an... More »
Today, the House of Representatives voted 225-201-1 to pass the Senate amendment to H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which provides $1.7 trillion to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2023. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) voted in favor... More »
This week, California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (AD – 62) re-appointed Assemblymember Chris Holden (AD – 41) as Chair of the powerful California State Assembly Committee on Appropriations. “I thank Speaker Rendon for re-appointing me as Chair of th... More »
According to Assistant City Manager Nicholas Rodriguez, unless ordered by a judge, the City will continue to move forward with the implementation of a local rent control initiative. Measure H passed in the November election. The measure would limit local rent ... More »
The National Women’s Political Caucus, Greater Pasadena Area (NWPC-GPA) elected new leadership for the 2023-2025. Former District 4 City Council Candidate Char Bland was elected chair, Elen Asatryan was elected vice chair, former School Board Trustee was chose... More »
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to uphold the approval of a proposed mixed-use apartment complex at 380 S. Rosemead Blvd. in East Pasadena, rejecting an appeal from the labor union-affiliated Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsi... More »
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $370,194 in back wages and liquidated damages from the owners of a Pasadena restaurant. According to the department’s Wage and Hour Division, Rober Yousef Babish, wife Ivette, and sons Julian and Joseph – owners of tw... More »
