Local Planned Parenthood Officials React to Komen Foundation Pull OutTuesday, January 31st, 2012
Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley officials expressed deep disappointment Tuesday in response to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation’s decision to stop funding breast cancer prevention, screenings, and education at Planned Parenthood health centers. Those officials said that anti-women’s health groups have repeatedly targeted and boycotted the Susan G. Komen for ... Council to Confront Dissolution of Redevelopment Commission Sunday, January 29th, 2012 The Pasadena City Council is scheduled to vote Monday night on two resolutions which would in effect complete the dissolution of the Pasadena Community Development Commission, which oversaw redevelopment activities in the city for decades. The city council’s action is pursuant to the December 29, 2011 California Supreme Court ruling upholding as constitutional AB 26, ... Mayor Bogaard: “This is a critical time in the history of Pasadena” Thursday, January 26th, 2012 Declaring that this is an important moment in the city’s history and enumerating the financial challenges, Mayor Bill Bogaard delivered the 2012 State of the City address Thursday night in East Pasadena. During his remarks to the community, Bogaard gave updates and future plans regarding the ongoing weak economy, redevelopment, environment, arts and culture, public ... |
Presidential Hopeful Newt Gingrich Returns to PasadenaOn February 13th at 5:00 p.m. Republican Presidential hopeful Newt Gringrich will hold a townhall-style meeting in the Romanesque Room of the Castle Green Hotel, 50 E. Green Street, Pasadena. The last time Gringrich spoke in Pasadena in early September, 2011 it was before a jam-packed crowd of over 300. In that speech he refered ... Schiff Backs ObamaTuesday, January 24th, 2012 Local Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) has responded to President Obama’s State of the Union address tonight by issuing a statement of support. In his remarks, Schiff wrote that “President Obama set forth a responsible path to renew America’s economy and preserve the American dream for our children and grandchildren. I know that election-year politics will ... Jazz Master John Levy Dies at 99Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 Jazz Master John Levy died in his sleep at his home in Altadena last Friday. He was 99. His wife, Devra Hall, said that Levy was sleeping in her arms when his heart gave out. New Orlean-born Levy to have celebrated his 100th birthday on April 11. Levy’s devotion to jazz music earned him many ... |
Gang-related Homicide On Mar Vista SolvedFriday, January 20th, 2012 On August 22, 2011, Marvin Laguan, 18 was shot and killed while conversing with a friend in the 400 block of North Mar Vista Avenue. Witnesses described the suspects as two African American males male who ran southbound from the scene. Since that date, Homicide Investigators have been pursuing several leads. These efforts culminated in ... Monthly Villa-parke Saturday Program Offers Reading Help For ChildrenThursday, February 2nd, 2012 In conjunction with the non-profit organization Kids Reading to Succeed, the Villa-Parke Community Center offers a free monthly reading assistance program for children in grades 1-6. One-on-one tutoring is available the first Saturday of each month from 8:50 to 11 a.m. The Saturday Reading Program is intended to help children improve their reading skills and, ... |
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
1:00 pm
ltdLIVE connects entrepreneurial women to the best experts, tools, tips, communities and organizations that will move their ventures forward. Returning to Pasadena for two days on February 1 and 2, 2012, the conference offers women the opportunity to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs like Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the filmmaker behind “Miss Representation,” skincare pioneer Kate Somerville, ...
Despite the breathless new reports emanating from New Hampshire, this wonderful New England state represents only a tiny fraction of voters in America. Total voter turnout today will be an estimated 325,000 people and that number includes a number of independents who can vote for Republican candidates. Even if you add the 150,000 who voted ...