The Editors of Pasadena Now go through over 100 articles published this week on our site and cull the top 59 most newsworthy, informative, and readable.
Top Stories:
Pasadena Restaurant Indoor Dining, Theaters, Gyms Cleared to Reopen Once County Enters ‘Red’ Tier
Former Principal at Schools in Pasadena, Inglewood Accused of Stealing Public Funds
Preservationists Decry Local Water Plan
Eager Restaurants and Retailers Await Arrival of Less Restrictive Red Tier Level
Pasadena School Board Member Apologizes to Superintendent Over Comments
Pasadena Reaches Threshold to Move Into Less Restrictive Tier Under State COVID-19 Framework
Planning Department Set to Launch Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program
Pasadena Poised to Move Into ‘Red Tier’ Under State COVID-19 Framework
City Council Approves Modifications on Affordable Housing Priority Guidelines
Pasadena Home Depot to Open Doors This Week
City Council to Vote on Modifications to Affordable Housing Priority Guidelines
Local Officials ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Decrease in COVID-19
Muir, PHS Football Squads to Play Home Games in Rose Bowl
Government:
City Commission Approves 100% Affordable Housing Project
Design Commission Reviews Plans For Heritage South
Portantino’s Mental Health and Dyslexia Screening Bills Approved by Senate Education Committee
100% Affordable Housing Project Comes Before Design Commission
Councilmembers Call for More Complete Staff Reports on Major Building Projects
City Council Changes Meeting Time to 4:30 P.M.
Council Updates Salaries for Two Positions as part of Monday’s Consent Calendar
City Council Holds Readings on Animal Hospitals Two Other Ordinances on Monday
Sister Cities Committee to Host Member of the Little Rock Nine
Oak Knoll Project Back Before Design Commission
City Council to Vote on Changing Meeting Time
Salary Updates for Two Positions on Monday’s Consent Calendar
Design Commission to Review Plans For Mixed-Use Structure Near Heritage Square
City Committee Will Consider Authorizing the Use of Renewable Natural Gas in City’s Fueling Program
Community News:
City Seeks Public Input on Colorado Street Bridge Vertical Barrier Design Concepts
Union Gives 2 Pasadena Hotels Failing ‘COVID Hotel Grades’ in New Listing
Stimulus Checks Could Start Hitting Pasadena Bank Accounts This Weekend
Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery
Newsom Confirms LA County Likely To Move To Red Tier By Friday
Survey: LA County Residents Split if COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Mandated
No New COVID-19 Cases or Deaths Reported on Sunday
Developer Unveils New Design for Controversial Apartment Complex Near Castle Green
Business Top Story:
New Home Depot in East Pasadena Sees Plenty of Opening Day Customers
Pasadena’s 2nd Marijuana Dispensary Set to Open for Business
Digital Banking Platform Serving Asian Americans Launches in Pasadena
UCLA Forecast: CA Economic Recovery Expected To Outpace Nation
SoCalGas Helps Fleet Owners Secure Funds to Transition to Cleaner Technologies
Public Safety:
Governor Won’t Appeal Parole Decision for Pasadena Man Convicted in Diplomat’s Murder
Intruders Sought in 2 ‘Hot Prowl’ Burglaries in Pasadena’s Hastings Ranch Neighborhood
Man Re-Sentenced After Murder Conviction Vacated in Pasadena Killing
Last of 4 Killers Sentenced to Life in Prison for Double-Fatal Shooting in Pasadena
People:
Former Laker, PHS and PCC Alum Michael Cooper Selected as Basketball Hall of Fame Finalist
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Welcomes New President
Pasadena Climate Activist Spends 589 Days Ridding Eaton Canyon of Trash
MUSE/IQUE Announces New Board Members
Non-Profits News:
Five Acres Presents Community Awards and Welcomes New Board Members
Pasadena Planning Director to Discuss City’s Climate Action Plan at Virtual Forum
Assistance League’s Craft Fair Gift Shop Plans Wednesday Reopening