The American Council on Education (ACE) announced today that Cheryl Koos, interim chair of political science and professor of history at Cal State LA, has been named an ACE Fellow for academic year 2016-17. Koos was selected for the award based on her academic... More »
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Assistance League of Pasadena, a nonprofit, philanthropic, volunteer organization serving the needs of Pasadena and the surrounding community. Its members kicked off the celebration March 10 with a ceremony in which ... More »
Pasadena Firefighter Shana Welch will be inducted into the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Hall of Fame on April 29 on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. A native of Larksville, PA., Shana is the second University of Michigan player in... More »
The Altadena Library is pleased to announce the new Poet Laureate for the Altadena Library District, 2016-2018: Dr. Elline Lipkin. Her official inauguration will be on Saturday, April 30 at 1:00 p.m. at the 14th annual “Poetry and Cookies Reading Event” to be ... More »
Embracing its deep roots and far-reaching artistry during its 30th Anniversary Season, the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) honored four esteemed visionaries who have left their indelible stamps on the acclaimed chorus, including five-time Academy Award-wi... More »
Front row, left to right: Honorees Eddie Harris, Richard Mason Jr., and Scott Angel Aquinio. Back row, left to right: Honoree Luz Maria Torres, District Attorney Jackie Lacey, and Honoree Rochelle Floyd. Photo credit: Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Off... More »
The City of Sierra Madre Community Services Department and the Senior Community Commission are happy to announce that Anne Tyler has been selected as the 2016 Sierra Madre Older American of the Year. Anne was a founding member of the Sierra Madre Civic Club an... More »
[Editor’s note: This story originally reported an incorrect birthdate for Desdy Kellogg. We offer our sincerest apologies to the family. That date has now been corrected.] Jane “Desdy” Kellogg Baggott, owner of Altadena Stables, has passed away. She was 90. O... More »
Cottage Co-op Nursery School is proud to extend to the community its acclaimed parent-education program by presenting April 20, 2016, an evening with New York Times best-selling parenting expert Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. Bryson will speak on the topic of “The Yes... More »
San Marino Guild members preparing for Springtime Luncheon and Fashion Show: Back row, left to right — Betsy Bogue, Alicia Clark, Diane Whitten , Kerrin Pittman, Mimi Gerhardt (Event Chairman), Alicia Ferramola, Cornelia Fuller, Barbara Reagan, Trish Bredesen.... More »
The Playhouse District Association’s (PDA) Executive Director, Erlinda Romo, has announced she is resigning in order to pursue other interests and semi-retire effective June 14, 2016. The PDA is in the process of searching for the next executive director. “For... More »
ArtCenter College of Design announced Wednesday the appointment of award-winning animation production designer Guillaume Aretos as chair of its Entertainment Design department. “I’m very pleased that Guillaume Aretos will be joining ArtCenter. He is an excep... More »
