In a city where nearly 5,000 residents rely on utility assistance to keep their lights on, Pasadena officials are poised to increase monthly electric bill subsidies for its most vulnerable households — though some residents say the proposed boost falls short of what’s needed. The City Council is considering directing the City Attorney to amend its Light and Power Rate Ordinance to raise the monthl... More »
A resource that’s hard to come by these days will be given away free on Saturday morning at the South Pasadena High Aquatics’ Center. Water, if you haven’t heard, is a precious commodity, especially in these parts of the state, and will be given away at no charge on Saturday morning. The pool at 1527 Diamond Avenue in South Pasadena will be under reconstruction starting on Monday through July 3 an... More »
Holy Family Church invites everyone to join them at these Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day Services. Christmas Eve Masses Wednesday, December 24 4:00 p.m., Church (youth choir), Hall & St. Joseph Center 6:30 p.m., Church (cantor & organ) 9:30 p.m., Church (9:30 a.m. Mass choir) 12:00 midnight, Church (choir and brass) (music at 11:30 p.m. by 11:15 a.m Mass choir) Christmas Day Masses Th... More »
Anthony Portantino for State Senate announced today the endorsement from both the California and the Los Angeles County Police Chief’s Associations. “Anthony has an excellent understanding of public safety issues and an impressive record of making law enforcement a priority. The residents who live and work in the foothill communities that make up the 25th Senate District want and deserve a Senator... More »
Here is the wrap up of Pasadena Now’s Election Team live coverage of the results as they happened during the vote counting for California’s June 5 Statewide Direct Primary Election . In addition to the Governor, Senate and Houses races, Pasadenans voted for two Pasadena City College Board of Trustees seats and for four local measures. 1:16 a.m. There were few surprises in Tuesday’s State Primary e... More »
Former Pasadena City Councilman Charles “Kicker” McKenney, co-founder of the city’s Arlington Garden, has died after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 77. McKenney served in the then-called Pasadena Board of City Directors in 1972 to 1978. During his term, he advocated for preserving the open channel section of the lower Arroyo Seco under the Colorado Street Bridge and for retaining the histo... More »
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens announced today that it has acquired the largest trove of writing by American novelist F. Marion Crawford (1854–1909) in existence. Crawford was admired in his day by Robert Louis Stevenson for his vivid portrayals of foreign lands and envied by Henry James for his ability to churn out bestsellers. He was a prolific author, publis... More »
In honor of Black History Month, the Altadena Libraries, Altadena Historical Society, and All Saints Church Racial Justice Ministry are joining forces to present “Celebrating the Pursuit of Peace & Justice” through music and drama on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Altadena Library, located at 600 E. Mariposa Street. “Celebrating the Pursuit of Peace and Justice” will feature Gerald Rivers as Martin Lut... More »
This sermon was delivered by Msgr. Clement J. Connolly on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Holy Family Church. Born in Limerick, Ireland, the middle child in a family of two boys and three girls Msgr. Connolly was raised in Ireland and later, England. He attended Seminary and graduated from St. Patrick’s College in Thurles, Ireland. Ordained to the priesthood in 1964 he was missioned to the Archdiocese ... More »
This sermon was delivered by Msgr. Clement J. Connolly on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Holy Family Church. Born in Limerick, Ireland, the middle child in a family of two boys and three girls Msgr. Connolly was raised in Ireland and later, England. He attended Seminary and graduated from St. Patrick’s College in Thurles, Ireland. Ordained to the priesthood in 1964 he was missioned to the Archdiocese of... More »
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