[Updated] Pasadena reported an increase in its homeless count for the first time since 2019, according to a report released on Thursday. Volunteers counted 556 people experiencing homelessness, up from 512 people in last year’s count. “While the exact number... More »
According to Rose Bowl General Manager Jens Weiden, AmericaFest, the annual fireworks extravaganza hosted in the Bowl every Fourth of July for almost a century, lost more than half a million dollars in 2022 and would need to be reworked if it returns to the i... More »
Octavia’s Bookstore, an independent bookstore in Pasadena that highlights BIPOC authors was burglarized on Sunday, June 5. Police confirmed that unknown suspects entered the store and stole $100 from the cash register. The burglary occurred between 7:00 p.m. o... More »
Eight years after his death, World War II veteran and former Pasadena Unified School District teacher Roy S. Atwater, Jr. is remembered for his extraordinary life of service, both on the battlefront and in the classroom. As the world prepares to commemorate th... More »
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) will recognize 212 local Girl Scouts for earning the highest award in Girl Scouting at the annual Gold Award Celebration on Sunday, June 4 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. GSGLA celebrates the largest Gold Award clas... More »
Former Pasadena Mayor Rick Cole announced on Wednesday he will be running for City Council to succeed Felicia Williams who is seeking a seat in the State Assembly in next year’s March election. Cole confirmed to Pasadena Now early Wednesday his intention to ru... More »
The Santa Barbara Community College District Board of Trustees announced Monday afternoon that they have selected Dr. Erika Endrijonas as the next Superintendent/President of SBCC. Dr. Endrijonas is currently the Superintendent/President of Pasadena City Colle... More »
Thursday afternoon, Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo formally announced that he would be running for re-election. “I am excited to announce that I am running for re-election to continue to serve the people of Pasadena,” Gordo said in an emailed statement. “In a sho... More »
[Updated] The Columbus City Schools Board of Education announced on May 1 that Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Brian McDonald is among six candidates for the top leadership position in the Ohio district. The Pasadena Unified School District... More »
The 30th Pasadena Chalk Festival, canceled on April 27 after new owners of the venue the Festival had called home for decades pulled their support, announced the Festival is back on and set to go ahead on Father’s Day. Even better, it will be held right across... More »
According to a story in the Pasadena City College Courier, the PCC Board of Trustees is divided over the retention of legal counsel and the potential extension of Superintendent-President Dr. Erika Endrijonas’ contract. Endrijonas’ current contract, which exte... More »
ArtCenter President Karen Hofmann, who presided over ArtCenter College of Design Spring graduation last weekend, reminded the graduating students of their responsibilities as global citizens as the event coincided with the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. ArtC... More »
