The Pasadena City Council and the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education will hold a special joint meeting on Monday, April 29 at Pasadena City Hall, according to a public notice. The meeting, which will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, will cover several topics related to school District and City collaboration. The agenda includes a presentation from PUSD on school ... More »
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Pasadena can expect mostly clear skies and a gradual warming trend over the next several days, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. While some coastal low clouds and fog may develop during the overnight and early morning hours, these are expected to burn off quickly, giving way to abundant sunshine. Gusty west to north winds are predicted to persist over the nearby m... More »
The Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education announced on Saturday night that it has selected Elizabeth Blanco, Ed.D., as the next Superintendent of Schools. At a special meeting on April 27, the Board voted unanimously to approve Blanco’s appointment and authorized District staff to enter negotiations to finalize a contract, which will be voted on by the Board on May 23, 2024. Blanco’s... More »
A bill to rein in a proposed monthly fee on California electric bills has been quietly shelved in the Assembly without receiving a single vote. Assembly Bill 1999, written by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, was a response to the California Public Utilities Commission’s proposal on fixed charges. The version to be voted on next month would let California’s largest for-profit utility companies charge c... More »
Silven Zimmerman, a 24-year veteran of the United States Postal Service, was sworn in as the new Postmaster of Pasadena on Friday. In a ceremony at the Pasadena Plaza Station, Zimmerman took the official Oath of Office, administered by Post Office Operations Manager Jolene Fischer. Zimmerman, who began his postal career in 2000 as a city carrier in Tampa, Fla., has served in various roles througho... More »
The Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees announced at a special meeting on Friday that it had selected José A. Gómez to serve as the next permanent Superintendent/President of Pasadena City College. Gómez, who has been serving as the college’s interim leader since last June, accepted the position pending the finalization of contract terms in the coming months. “We are thrille... More »
Pasadena residents and businesses can expect to pay more for various City taxes, licenses, and permits in the upcoming fiscal year, as the City intends to raise many fees by 3.3570% based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to keep pace with inflation. The Pasadena City Council will hold a public meeting on May 20 and follow that with a public hearing on June 3 to discuss the proposed Amendments to ... More »
The Pasadena Jaycees are excited to welcome guests from Kasukabe, Japan to Pasadena this year as part of a long-running homestay exchange program. Since 1985, the Pasadena Jaycees and Kasukabe Jaycees have alternated hosting the exchange every summer, with one chapter sending Jaycee members and local high school and college students to experience the other’s country and culture. This summer, the P... More »
Seven seniors from Pasadena’s John Muir High School Early College Magnet have achieved an impressive feat by earning both high school diplomas and associate degrees through the Pasadena Unified School District’s Dual Enrollment program, which allows students to earn up to two years of transferable college credit while in high school. The dual-enrollment program at John Muir is operated through PC... More »
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