Harold Zirin, a leading figure in solar astronomy and professor of astrophysics, emeritus, at Caltech, passed away on January 3. He was 82. Zirin was a pioneer in nearly all areas of solar astronomy, including solar radio astronomy. In particular, he made sign... More »
Artist’s concept illustrations show (left) the Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft during its voyage from Earth to Mars and (right) the mission’s rover, Curiosity, working on Mars after landing. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech › Larger view NASA’s Mars Scienc... More »
Today, the Pasadena-based National Hispanic Media Coalition released “American Hate Radio: How a Powerful Outlet for Democratic Discourse Has Deteriorated into Hate, Racism and Extremism.” The group says its report sheds light on the prevalence and the dangers... More »
Despite the breathless new reports emanating from New Hampshire, this wonderful New England state represents only a tiny fraction of voters in America. Total voter turnout today will be an estimated 325,000 people and that number includes a number of independe... More »
Pasadena Police are still involved in a fatal traffic collision on Maple St. east of Allen Ave. The police department Traffic Section investigators are on scene conducting the investigation. Road closures: As of 11:30 p.m. the Allen Ave. exit off ramp from the... More »
Pasadena Police is currently investigating a fatal traffic collision on Maple St. just east of Allen Ave. The Allen Ave. exit off ramp from the westbound 210 and Maple St. between Allen and Linda Rosa will be closed for and extended period while the investigat... More »
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Superintendent Jon Gundry said today he is “disappointed” that the California Department of Education (CDE) cannot include Roosevelt Elementary School as a nominee for the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program “because of... More »
The Pasadena Police Dept. today released the following tips to fight fraud: 1. Immediately report lost or stolen credit cards to your credit union and/or credit card companies. 2. Cover the ATM PIN pad when entering your number. 3. Choose a credit and debit ca... More »
Phase two of the $152 million dollar renovation of the historic Rose Bowl stadium will begin Wednesday, Jan. 11 with the partial demolition of the famous stadium’s press box. The work will be followed by renovations which ultimately will actually significantly... More »
[Updated Jan. 9, 2012]Â Â The U.S. Postal Service plans to hold its rescheduled planned public meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. The meeting will take place at Robinson Park, Multi Purpose Room, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena CA 91103, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m... More »
Pasadena police are asking the public’s help in identifying a man killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a car on Ave. 64 near the intersection of Nithsdale St. The victim was struck by a southbound vehicle as he crossed the street on Ave. 64. He is ... More »
Chris Holden, a candidate for State Assembly in the 41st district, has received the endorsement of several state legislators from southern California, his campaign announced today. “Creating jobs is the biggest concern of citizens in the San Gabriel Valley a... More »
