Pasadena police arrested a man on suspicion of assaulting an officer and stealing keys early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at about 2:31 a.m. in the 1900 block of East Foothill Boulevard, according to Pasadena police Lt. Derek Locklin. Officers respo... More »
Lena Kennedy was honored Thursday at the Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle Corps’ 56th Annual “Others” Awards Luncheon before a packed ballroom at Noor Event Center. The Salvation Army traces the origins of the “Others” Award to 1912 when its founder, Gener... More »
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is actively soliciting donations from local businesses for its silent auction, a key component of its annual Inaugural Gala set for June 29. The Gala, which supports the Chamber’s operations and activities, will be held at the ... More »
A judge ruled Thursday that a homeless man arrested in Pasadena and charged with fatally stabbing a 24-year-old UCLA grad student inside a Hancock Park furniture store can no longer act as his own attorney after an outburst in court. Shawn Laval Smith, 31, was... More »
Over three weeks this month, Pasadena Heritage will host an architectural exploration of remarkable revivals that includes tours, programs, and events centered on Southern California Architecture of the 1920s – 1930s. “Preservation Pasadena Part II” activities... More »
Early data shows the greatest net gain of water over the winter in nearly 22 years, but the state’s groundwater levels still suffer from the effects of years of drought. After years of intense drought and diminishing groundwater, California just saw its greate... More »
Has California lost its mojo? This question, framed in various ways in media and political venues, has hung over the state in recent years as its population declined after more than 150 years of growth, as some major corporations (and their workers) decamped f... More »
Martian maps are full of monikers recognizing places on Earth, explorers, and even cartoon characters. NASA’s Perseverance rover is currently investigating rock outcrops alongside the rim of Mars’ Belva Crater. Some 2,300 miles (3,700 kilometers) away, NASA’s ... More »
Caltech will disassemble the 34-foot diameter telescope mirror from the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO) on Maunakea and remove it in pieces this summer. The original plan to move it in one piece proved unfeasible. “Caltech is firmly committed to full r... More »
The winningest coach in UCLA football and Pac-12 Conference history, Terry Donahue, will be celebrated with a statue at the Rose Bowl Stadium this Fall. The unveiling and dedication event, which is open to the public, will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, Octo... More »
Pasadena Water and Power officially announced a new e-bike rebate pilot program that will launch July 1 with rebates of as much as $1,000. The California Department of Motor Vehicles defines e-bikes as “a bicycle fully equipped with fully operable pedals and a... More »
On Wednesday, the California Association of Nonprofits hosted a ceremony where Legislators recognized a nonprofit from their district. For the 41st Assembly District’s 2023 Nonprofit of the Year, Assemblymember Chris Holden has chosen to honor the National All... More »
