The Pasadena Unified School District announced Friday the launch of its Pan-African Immersive Storytelling Academy, a pioneering educational initiative designed to provide a comprehensive Pan-African curriculum tailored specifically for Black students. The previous night, the PUSD Board of Education unanimously approved the recommendations presented by the Black Student and Family Task Force about... More »
Pasadena-based One Arroyo Foundation has received a $200,000 grant from the Ayrshire Foundation to support the One Arroyo Trail Critical Linkages Project, which aims to revitalize the historic Arroyo Seco in Pasadena and foster community health, well-being, and environmental sustainability. The Arroyo Seco, a uniquely valuable resource for Pasadena, with nearly 1,000 acres of urban forest and 22 m... More »
A milestone will be reached on Saturday at EF Academy, a private Pasadena day and boarding school with a decidedly international flair. In operation for just two years, the school, founded by globaleducation giant EF Education First, will graduate its first-ever senior class. The school plans to honor the first graduates in its history with a commencement exercise at 10 a.m. in the school’s gymna... More »
Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5.3% in April, down from 5.4% in March, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. The 5.3% rate was above the rate of 4.8% rate from April 2023. The April 2024 unemployment rate in Orange County, where seasonally adjusted rates were not immediately available, was 3.7%, down from... More »
Home sales in Southern California and across the state rebounded last month, while the statewide median home price exceeded $900,000 for the first time ever, according to figures released Friday by the California Association of Realtors. Unadjusted raw sales increased on a year-over-year basis, with the Central Coast rising the most from a year ago, and Southern California showing sales gains of 8... More »
A former employee of a Pasadena business was sentenced Friday to nine months in prison and six months of home confinement for using non-public information to make nearly $500,000 by selling shares in the company after news of a forthcoming acquisition became public. Marco Antonio “Marc” Perez, 59, of Glendora, pleaded guilty in October in downtown Los Angeles to one federal count of insider tradin... More »
Fuller Theological Seminary will hold its 75th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at Lake Avenue Church, located at 393 N. Lake Ave. in Pasadena. According to the seminary’s announcement, doctoral hooding ceremonies will be held in person on the Pasadena campus during the week before Commencement. For those unable to attend in person, the Commencement... More »
In a celebration of both art and alternative modes of transportation, Pasadena will hold a unique and engaging event on Saturday: a Public Art Bike Ride. This free event, pushing off a 9:30 am at Playhouse Village Park, promises an enriching experience for art enthusiasts and cycling aficionados alike. Organized by Day One and the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition, the ride will serve as a guid... More »
Founded in 1984, Senior Care Network (SCN) has carved a unique niche as one of the nation’s few hospital-based programs specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families. The SCN organization’s team, which includes social workers, public health nurses, volunteers, and students, also partners with physicians, mental health and community-ba... More »
A 19-year-old Pasadena man reportedly fought off a knife-wielding home invasion robber on Wednesday night, managing to disarm the suspect and stab him with his own pocket knife, according to the police. Pasadena Police Lieutenant Matt Campeau said the May 15 residential burglary occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. in the 1200 block of Solita Road. The victim, who was home at the time, reportedly s... More »
