A former Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist who spent nine years in Pasadena has been named NASA Chief Scientist effective Aug. 25. Planetary geologist Ellen Stofan, who held a number of senior scientist positions in NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasade... More »
John D. Roberts, Institute Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) received the 2013 American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal. The AIC awarded the medal to Roberts at the Heritage Day event in April in Philadelphi... More »
The Military Times has ranked Pasadena City College (PCC) eighth in the nation as a veterans-friendly two-year college. The publication’s 2013 “Best for Veterans†ranking, which reviewed submissions from more than 650 schools nationwide, determined PCCâ€... More »
At a public hearing Monday night, Pasadena Water and Power officials said they expect residents’ power bills to become more costly in coming years because the state requires that California gradually moves toward using greener, and thus more expensive energy... More »
After months of expectation, City Council was unable to review the previously scheduled bicycle transportation plan at Monday’s meeting and the delays have left some residents concerned. The Municipal Services Committee made the decision to send the plan back ... More »
The City of Pasadena’s Adaptive Art Program held the opening reception of “Seabiscuit,” special art by special artists, at the Armory for the Arts on Saturday, July 13. The creative display produced by artists with disabilities follows the narrative of Seabisc... More »
Don Yeomans, manager of NASA’s Near-Earth Object Program Office at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech For his work making the solar system’s nomads of the night sky — near-Earth objects, asteroids and comets — ta... More »
Thai restaurant Rice Thai Tapas is now open in Pasadena and is set to have its official grand opening either this week or the next. Kunche Vorabuta, also the owner of Oba Sushi Izakaya restaurant, opened the Northern Thai-style eatery in mid-June with the help... More »
A preliminary hearing date is scheduled Tuesday for Darrell Lee Williams and Brittany Michelle Washington. The two are charged with murder and other counts for a crash that occurred at the end of a Christmas Day police chase in Pasadena, killing a woman and he... More »
Barnabas Clothing Co. opened its doors at its first storefront location at Paseo Colorado in Pasadena on Saturday, June 29th. In celebration of the grand opening, Barnabas Clothing Co. will offer 15% off everything in the store. The Barnabas Clothing Co. brand... More »
Seafood Cigar with To-ban-jan mayo Bringing Omotenashi to Old Pasadena, Sayuri Tachibe has opened Osawa Restaurant. “Omotenashi is a word you have to translate with your heart.” says Sayuri, “It means that we truly care about our customers and strive to prov... More »
When it comes to comics, there are two types of readers: the hard-core fanatics and the casual ones. Collector’s Paradise caters to both but focuses on the casual reader. “We’re a different type of store, different from many comic book stores that you see. M... More »
