The City of Pasadena is positioning itself as a hub for serious innovation with its newly launched “Build It in Pasadena” marketing campaign that targets tech and life science companies in competing hubs across Southern California. At the Economic Development ... More »
Ironically, California lost the most construction jobs in the nation last year, according to a report issued Monday by the Associated General Contractors of America. The Eaton Fire recovery may change the 2025 outlook. From January 2024 to January 2025, the st... More »
Los Angeles-based fast-fashion mall staple Forever 21’s parent company has filed for bankruptcy protection and the teen retailer plans to shut down its United States operations unless a buyer can be found. The brand was a long-time fixture in Old Pasadena. Its... More »
The City’s Economic Developmet Department will report notable success connecting with the public with its recently launched technology-focused marketing campaign aimed at attracting innovative companies to the area. The “Build it in Pasadena” initiative, which... More »
Southern California gourmet grocer Bristol Farms has announced two fundraising campaigns to support communities impacted by the January wildfires, focusing on relief efforts through partnerships with several charitable organizations. The company’s “L.A. Strong... More »
Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined over the month to 6% in January from a revised 6.1% in December 2024, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. The 6% rate was above the rate of 5.4... More »
The AC Hotel Pasadena, part of Marriott’s globally recognized brand, will open its doors on April 1st. The new establishment promises to blend European sophistication with contemporary design elements while drawing inspiration from Pasadena’s heritage and natu... More »
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce will commemorate its organizational birthday with its first Spring Soiree at the beautifully remodeled Pasadena Elk’s Lodge on April 4th. The evening celebration will honor both the Chamber’s history dating back to 1888 and rec... More »
Five years ago this week, Pasadena Now published its first story about a local resident, an unnamed Caltech student, contracting the Coronavirus. The virus stayed on the front page of every major newspaper in the nation for the next year — from the virus throu... More »
Altadena homeowners whose structures survived the Eaton fire but suffered interior smoke damage are facing challenges with insurance claim denials. During a Special Altadena Community Meeting on Monday, March 10, officials addressed growing frustration over th... More »
Three Pasadena Wells Fargo branches have been designated as financial disaster recovery centers for individuals and businesses affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires. The Pasadena locations are part of five Wells Fargo branches activated under Operation HOPE... More »
Pasadena-headquartered Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s, IHOP and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop restaurants, announced a decline in fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 earnings Wednesday, reflecting ongoing challenges in the restaurant industry. ... More »
