Pasadena Chief of Police Phillip L. Sanchez issued an email Sunday afternoon in which he recounted the Critical Incidents which occurred last week in Pasadena. On October 12, at about 9:05 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 700 block of North Mich... More »
Regardless of the Federal shutdown, the Affordable Care Act rolled into effect on Tuesday, October 1, allowing eligible Californians to purchase affordable healthcare called Covered California. At a Thursday luncheon hosted by the Pasadena Area Womenâ€... More »
More than 150 supporters of Descanso Gardens gathered Saturday night to raise $130,000 for the botanic garden’s education programs for Southern California schoolchildren and special-needs students. On a warm autumn evening at a harvest table that seemed to s... More »
Got hair? Over 60 moms, dads, kids, friends and heroes for kids do not after Saturday. More than 60 volunteers shaved their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer at a St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature head-shaving event hosted by Haven Gastropub +Brewe... More »
Announcing Pasadena’s favorite cocktail: The Cucumber Skini-tini by Toro Sushi Bar Lounge. At the culmination of a six-week long celebration of the cocktail, four finalist cocktails underwent the scrutiny of live judging by the people of Pasadena, choosing t... More »
Angela Uriu was a bit anxious when she enrolled her children in kindergarten. Now that she has a child in fourth grade, she wanted to learn about Pasadena’s public middle schools so she could be prepared when her child leaves fifth grade. “I want to keep t... More »
In an important new study from  the American Journal of Kidney Disease, it was revealed that six out of ten Americans will develop kidney disease in their lifetime. In comparison, the risk for diabetes, heart attack, and invasive cancer is about four in ten. ... More »
When retail stores celebrate anniversaries, it’s usually done with a big sale that celebrates fashion. But for OSKA‘s celebration, it honors good people and benefits worthy causes. On Sunday September 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., OSKA will be having its 2nd... More »
For most families, getting kids ready for school takes a lot of work and can come with a steep price tag. But for families affected by HIV, many of whom are living at or below the poverty level, back to school preparations can be especially difficult. The pros... More »
You might have noticed that there is a new restaurant where Villa Sorriso used to be. It is called simply 168. The restaurant, having its soft opening, embodies the wealth of world experience of its Executive Chef Hisahi Yoshiara. “I wanted something simple,... More »
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Pasadena Chief of Police Phillip L. Sanchez regularly issues a Sunday email to the community and to Police Dept. personnel. In that email, called “Touching Base: A Message from the Chief,” Sanchez routinely recounts events and critical incident... More »
Copa Vida and Coolhaus opened hip new stores in the Old Pasadena early this month. Copa Vida opened in the district last August 1 replacing the former site of jazz lounge Redwhite+Bluezz. Owners Steve Chang and managers Frank La and Sam Hong built the wide are... More »
