The Editors of Pasadena Now go through over 100 articles published this week on our site and cull the top 60 most newsworthy, informative, and readable.
Top Stories:
Pasadena Celebrates Reopening With City-Wide Retail Extravaganza on Saturday
‘Metro Micro’ Ride-Hailing Service Rolls Out In Pasadena This Weekend
Thursday’s Board of Education Agenda Includes Public Hearings on Budget, Special Education
Council Dark for Next Two Weeks
Bear Struck and Killed By Motorist on New York Drive Wednesday Night
County Supervisors Extend Eviction Moratorium Through End of September
Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena Clubhouse Makeover in the Works
L.A. County Supervisors Vote 4-1 To Close Men’s Central Jail
City Council Approves Nearly $900 Million Budget Monday
Council Approves New Contract With Humane Society
Two Nonprofits to Receive More Money for Motel Vouchers
City Council Could Approve Nearly $900 Million Budget Monday
City Council Could Authorize More Funds Be Spent on Motel Vouchers for the Homeless
Government:
Foodware Opt Out Ordinance to Come Back to Council
State Legislation Could Stall City Efforts to Reclaim 710 Stub
Education:
PCC Wins 1st Place in National STEM Competition
Caltech Reports Increase in Diversity and Inclusion in Its Recruitment and Admissions
Saybrook University VP Appointed President of Bastyr University
Pasadena Family Arrives Home Amid Burglary in Progress
Caltech Students Begin Return to Campus as COVID Restrictions Ease
Community News:
County Reports Largest Number Of COVID Cases In Month; But No Surge Feared
76.6% of Pasadenans Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Metro Board Votes to Enable More Affordable Housing Development Near Transit
Gascon Recall Rally Slated for Pasadena This Weekend
Military Vets Treated To Golf Clinic By Local Organization
Infectious COVID ‘Delta’ Variant Prompts Call for Continued Indoor Precautions
Huntington Hospital Infectious Disease Expert Urges Vaccination To Fend Off Delta Variant
COVID-19 Lingers in Pasadena, With 2 Cases Reported Wednesday
Municipal Services Committee Receives Report on City’s Drinking Water
Construction Slated to Begin on 210 Freeway Soundwalls Next Year
Board of Zoning Appeals Overturns Decision on Lake Avenue Project
Promoters Announce ‘Just Like Heaven’ Music Festival Next Year At The Rose Bowl
New Metro Bus Routes in Pasadena Take Effect Next Week
Construction Begins on Pasadena’s New EV Fast Charging Station
Fighting for the Monarch Butterfly in East Pasadena
Metro Plans Soundwall Construction Along I-210 Freeway Between Fair Oaks and Wilson Avenues
Proposed Fair Oak, Orange Grove Intersection Project Goes Before Planning Commission Tuesday
58-Unit Residential Project Planned for 1-Acre, 4-Lot Site on Walnut Street
Business Top Story:
Change of Plans: Medical Office Building Concept Out, Hotel In For Downtown Pasadena Parking Lot
Pasadena Restaurant Wins Relief Grant
Pasadena Biotech Wins $40 Million Upfront Commitment to Develop New Gout Treatment
Public Safety:
Ninth Circuit Blocks District Court Ruling Against Assault Weapons Ban
One Dead in Pasadena Collision
Campaign Encourages LA County Residents To Take Steps To Control Mosquitoes
Non-Profit News:
Pasadena Community Foundation Honored With Salvation Army’s “Others” Award
Friends In Deed Named Nonprofit Of The Year In State’s 25th Senate District
People:
Pasadena Attorneys Nominated for Leadership Awards
Huntington Library Adds Three New Members to Board of Trustees
Senior Center Director of Events Named to National Senior Games Board
Five Young Leaders Appointed to L.A. County’s First-Ever Youth Commission
Pasadena-Based Heliogen Expands Leadership Team