For the fifth year in a row, Pasadena City College has been recognized as a “Champion for Higher Education” by the Campaign for College Opportunity. As it has been every year since 2016, PCC was honored by the advocacy group for the college’s success in granting Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs), a specialized series of credentials that streamline students’ transfer to four-year universities. ... More »
Thanks to the collective efforts and advocacy of students, faculty, and staff, Caltech said Monday it is poised to welcome its most diverse undergraduate and graduate student cohorts when the academic year begins this fall. At the undergraduate level, Caltech reported a 74 percent increase in the number of applications submitted by historically minoritized students (these include those who are Bla... More »
Saturday’s festivities celebrating local nonprofit Men Educating Men About Health (MEMAH) ended with a surprising twist for founder Jim Morris when guests and supporters called him to be honored along with the night’s three other honorees. The event was MEMAH’s gala. The organization honored Pasadena entrepreneur Robert C. Davidson as Man of The Year 2016, former Pasadena Water and Power General M... More »
Geneva Health Solutions (formerly Geneva Healthcare) announced it raised $1.9 million to expand its Cardiac Remote Monitoring Solutions business to cardiology providers to help manage patients with implanted cardiac devices beyond the walls of the practice. Nebraska Medicine, an early adopter of the Geneva Health Solutions technology platform and a leader in health information interoperability, ... More »
Tournament of Roses Vice President Pamela Knapp has been a volunteer member since 1992 and will serve as the Association’s president in 2027. She will provide leadership for the 138th Rose Parade and the 113th Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2027. Knapp was appointed a Tournament of Roses Chair in 2010 and a Director in 2012. She has served as Chair of Membership Development, Equestrian, Float Constr... More »
The Tournament of Roses announced today that ESPN broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit, former Washington offensive lineman Lincoln Kennedy and legendary Columbia quarterback Cliff Montgomery will be inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame as the Class of 2023. This year Rose Bowl Hall of Fame inductees will be honored in the 135th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and on the field during the College Footba... More »
PCC freshman Grace Espinoza (Azusa High) makes a shot in a recent match, image by Richard Quinton. The Pasadena City College badminton team ran its South Coast Conference winning streak to 25 matches by blanking host El Camino College-Compton Center, 21-0, Friday. The Lancers, champions of the SCC in each of the last three seasons, haven't lost a conference match since the first match of the 2... More »
After three straight South Coast Conference championship seasons, the Pasadena City College women’s badminton team entered 2012 with a little uncertainty. The Lancers and three-time, SCC Coach of the Year Bill Sanchez have reloaded the roster with all freshmen due to the graduation of his entire player ladder from the 2011 undefeated conference title team. The only returning piece from the ’11 Sou... More »
Members and supporters of UNITE HERE, Local 11 held a rally outside the Rose Bowl Saturday to ask Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and Pasadena officials to “choose carefully” as site visits loom to choose venues for the 2026 World Cup. “As folks may or may not know,” said Local 11 spokesperson Maria Hernandez, “FIFA visits are currently approaching for potential venues, an... More »
Beach, golf, bike riding, or just taking a nap. It’s waiting for men at the Pierpont Inn in Ventura. Far enough away to get away. Close enough to get there Friday evening. But it’s not just the fun. It’s the nourishment of everyone’s spirit needs. Rev. Dan Baumgartner, Senior Pastor of Hollywood Presbyterian Church, will help attendees open themselves to God, along with the guys who are ther... More »
