Akila Gibbs, executive director of the Pasadena Senior Center, was recognized recently as one of California Senator Carol Liu’s six 25th Senate District Women of the Year during a reception at Liu’s home. She was honored for her dedicated leadership of the Pas... More »
Student-athletes have often endured some often unfair stereotypes at the community college level, especially football players. But Pasadena City College’s Anthony Johnson exemplified a different role–that of good Samaritan. Last summer, Johnson rode a local Me... More »
Eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard, who currently plays center for the Houston Rockets, spent this past Saturday afternoon at Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services’ residential treatment facility in Altadena. Much like the energetic effort he exerts ... More »
Calhoun Vision, Inc. today announced that Rick A. Heinick has been named Chief Executive Officer and President, effective March 30. Mr. Heinick brings more than 25 years of leadership experience positioning organizations for growth and profitability. Prior to ... More »
Michael Edward Ward, 78, of Pasadena passed away on March 15, 2015. Born and raised in Pasadena, Mike was welcomed to the world on August 14, 1936 by his loving parents, Stanley and Marvella Ward. During his youth Mike had a passion for water skiing and spent ... More »
The Pasadena Education Network (PEN) will host PEN’s 7th Annual Wine Tasting on Sunday, April 12, at Claud Beltran’s Bacchus’ Kitchen, 1384 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event includes red and white wines donated by Everson Royc... More »
Guidance Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:GUID), the World Leader in Digital Investigations(TM), announced today that it has appointed Max Carnecchia to its Board of Directors. Carnecchia is the Chief Executive Officer of BIOVIA-Dassault Systémes. “His experience r... More »
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Mayor Michael D. Antonovich recognized Pasadena resident Joan Williams, 82, who rode in the 127th Rose Parade in January — 58 years after being denied the opportunity to participate in the parade due to racial discrim... More »
The first time she went into the studio to sing background with Tina Turner, Stephanie Spruill was eager to show how well she could mimic the legendary artist’s style. But after the first couple of takes, Tina stopped the session and gave Spruill a priceless p... More »
Cultural anthropologist Genevieve Bell, an expert on the intersection of culture and technology, will be the speaker at Caltech’s 121st annual commencement ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015, on Beckman Mall, on Caltech’... More »
AbilityFirst welcomes Joanne Kim, President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors for CBB Bank, to the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. Commonwealth Business Bank, also known as CBB Bank, specializes in Small Business Administrati... More »
Their gift, structured to provide Caltech with flexibility to address emerging priorities, creates an endowment without a specific permanent designation. In this way, the Lindes’ newest contribution, like many of the couple’s previous gifts to Caltech, is earm... More »
