Local Congressman Adam Schiff today said Congress had approved $5 million in funding to improve and expand the reach of an earthquake early warning system covering California and the West Coast. “It’s absolutely critical that the West Coast implement and b... More »
On Tuesday, December 9th, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights, held a hearing entitled “The State of Civil and Human Rights in the United States.†The hearing was held days after two grand juries chose not ... More »
The Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Pasadena to Azusa achieved a key milestone today, as the first light rail vehicle to travel on the project’s recently completed tracks begins the testing phase. The test train, which has been equipped with special... More »
Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) voted against the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill. The bill, which would fund much of the government through 2015, also included a number of unrelated “riders.†One of these would repeal a crucial provision of the Dodd-Fran... More »
From Saturday to Sunday (December 20 to 21), Metro commuters can join the fun annual Metro Holiday Hunt for a chance to win prizes from the Metro Store and the Destination Discounts partners. A secret code word, along with the clues to the location of the Metr... More »
The Pasadena Public Health Dept. reported today the following restaurants were temporarily closed by a city Environmental Health inspector: MANDARIN SHOP (also known as MANDARIN GARDEN) 701 N FAIR OAKS AVE, PASADENA Reason for Closure: COCKROACH INFESTATION Cl... More »
The community is invited to join Mayor Bogaard and the Pasadena Chapter of the United Nations Association on International Human Rights Day to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Wednesday... More »
Today, Attorney General Eric Holder released new profiling guidelines for federal law enforcement agencies. Building on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) 2003 Racial Profiling Guidance, the updated guidelines expand the definition of profiling—which h... More »
The City of Pasadena is hosting an apprenticeship recruitment on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., for Pasadena residents interested in working on the Glenarm Repowering Project as union pipe fitters. The recruitment wi... More »
Pasadena recently was named as one of the “Top Ten†digital cities in the nation by The Center for Digital Government. This was the first time Pasadena has been recognized as a technologically progressive and innovative city when compared to other cities o... More »
On Monday, Secretary of State John Kerry announced a 7-month extension of the Western-led negotiations to end Iran’s nuclear program. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement: “The need for an extension in negotiations with Iran is disappoint... More »
Today, Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins announced the members of the Democratic Caucus leadership team for the 2015-16 Legislative Session. Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) has been appointed Majority Floor Leader. The Majority Floor Leader represents t... More »
