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:
City Suing Former Owner of YWCA Building
Mayor Gordo to Recommend Expanding Redistricting Task Force
600 Crosses’ Honor Immigrant Essential Workers Who Died During Pandemic
Researchers on Pasadena Police Overtime Report May Have Misrepresented Themselves
Pasadena Remains In Orange Tier But Could Soon Advance To Least-Restrictive Yellow
Mayor Gordo Talks About Housing in Latest Video
Council Finally Selects Community Organization Police Oversight Commissioners
Local Residents Question Make Up Of Redistricting Task Force
COVID-19 Infection Rate in Pasadena Continues Decline
Community Organization Police Oversight Applicants to Make Presentations at City Council
Cannabis Public Hearing Canceled
State Sending 5% Less Water to Southern California, City Committee Will Hear
Government:
Council Successfully Conducts First Reading of Ordinance After Issues With Staff Map
State Approves Funds For Two Local Housing Projects
Assemblymember Holden’s Upward Mobility Act of 2021 Passes First Policy Committee
Newsom: State Will Ease Mask Rule To Align With New Federal Guidance
Updates On Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan Headed to the Planning Commission
Council Approves Call for Review on West Pasadena Medical Office Project
City Council Approves Loan Agreement for Affordable Unit on Monday’s Consent Calendar
Council Passes Budget Amendment for ADU Loans
Council to Consider Call for Review on West Pasadena Medical Office Project
Council to Deliberate on Budgment Amendment for ADU Loans
Redistricting Task Force Takes Shape
Education:
Pasadena Health Officials Launch Push to Vaccinate High School Students Against COVID-19
Caltech Elects New and Returning Trustees
Community News:
2 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Pasadena on Thursday
USC Pacific Asia Museum Announces Reopening on May 29
4 New COVID-19 Cases Detected in Pasadena on Wednesday
Sheriff’s Tech Chief Eli Vera Will Run Against Villanueva in 2022
3 Additional COVID-19 Fatalities Reported in Pasadena
DMV Encourages Californians to Get a REAL ID Now
Local Properties Receive Landmark Designation
Preliminary Consultation on Playhouse 7 Facade Remodel Scheduled for Design Commission
Hearing on Major Changes on Former Twin Palms Site to be Continued to June
Security Camera Program In La Cañada Flintridge Helps Identify Stolen Vehicles
Pasadena Ice Skating Center Reopens on Limited Basis
County Reports 408 New Cases of COVID-19, Drop in Hospitalizations
Transportation Officials to Report On Finances, Changes at Municipal Services Committee Meeting
PWP To Update Municipal Services Committee On Wildfire Mitigation Plan
L.A. Metro Board Reviews Details of Fareless Pilot Program Ahead of May Vote
Business Top Story:
Bolton & Company Acquired by Colorado Firm, But Not Going Anywhere
Pasadena’s Miso Robotics Raises $22 Million in Investment During Pandemic
Grants Available For L.A. County Personal Care, Retail Businesses
Pasadena COVID-19 Test Company Acquires PPE Manufacturer
Public Safety:
LA Superior Court Offers Pilot Program for Trials in Personal Injury Cases
Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Pasadena Collision
Uber Driver, a South Pasadena Resident and Father of Two, Killed in L.A. Drive-By Shootings
Body Found in Park Beneath Colorado Street Bridge; Suicide Suspected
Intruders Sought in Hastings Ranch Hot Prowl Burglary
Non-Profits News:
Adelante Youth Alliance Reaches Out to Hard Hit Communities With Achieving Success Together Program
AbilityFirst Nears Fundraising Goal for Renovations of Facilities in Pasadena, Long Beach
Day One Teams with PUSD and Others in Offering Free Bike Repairs
Pasadena People’s Collective Provides Mutual Aid to Pasadenans Struggling During the Pandemic
Union Station Homeless Services to Host Panel on Solutions to Homeless Crisis
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts Donates $250,000 During Pandemic