Thursday, July 2, 2015 | 11:43 am
Joining Assemblymember Chris Holden in endorsing Phlunte’ Riddle for State Senate is Assemblymember Shirley Weber, the Riddle campaign announced today. “Phlunte’ will be a fierce advocate for our children and families,” said Assemblymember Weber. “From her exp... More »
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 | 2:45 pm
Once again God blessed Ramona Convent with a beautiful day for graduation. After all of the rehearsals and preparations, everything fell into place perfectly. Graduates walked down the aisle in the Rose Heath Garden in gorgeous white gowns on Saturday, May 30,... More »
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 | 4:43 am
Although Pasadena’s homeless count is lower than it ever has been, the continued homeless encampments are still “irksome” to residents and business owners, District 6 City Council Steve Madison said in a town hall meeting on Tuesday. Hosting a panel of various... More »
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 | 7:16 pm
Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Brian McDonald has named Kathleen Sanchez as Chief Human Resources Officer and Bernadette Griggs as Chief Business Officer for the district. “Kathleen Sanchez and Bernadette Griggs are two very important members ... More »
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 | 6:11 pm
“We want the shelter cleaned out today,” Steve McNall, president and CEO of the Pasadena Humane Society said on Tuesday at the PHS Free Adoption Day. Shelters expect an influx of animals around Independence Day, when fireworks frighten pets into running off, s... More »
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 | 3:01 pm
Thirteen arts organizations based in Pasadena are getting a total of $456,000 in funding from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission within the next two years in support of programs and activities that promote arts awareness and provide cultural services to th... More »
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 | 2:19 pm
Mario Haug, Executive Director of Cancer Support Community Pasadena, announces the addition of two new Development Staff Members. Patricia Ostiller is Director of Development – Major Gifts/Planned Giving. Carey Lewis Mott is Director of Development – Grants. “... More »
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 | 12:42 pm
The Pasadena Village, a non-profit organization supporting older adults who wish to age in place, is pleased to announce the selection of Peggy Buchanan as its new Executive Director. Buchanan will take over the role from Sue Kujawa, who steps down July 1. Buc... More »
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 | 11:43 am
Seventy-five kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena took part in a pilot fitness program sponsored by Nestle, as one of 20 pilot clubs included in the National Fitness Competition. The program is part of a three-year partnership that Nestle launched thi... More »
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 | 11:34 am
Dr. Steve Seaford has accepted a new appointment to become the new Superintendent for Solvang School District. During the past seven years as assistant superintendent of instructional services, Seaford had been instrumental in leading the district’s transition... More »
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 | 11:16 am
On July 1, 2015, Doug Rees, the Roscoe Gilkey Dickinson Professor of Chemistry, will begin serving as the new dean of graduate studies at Caltech. “Doug’s experience and concern with graduate education make him an ideal choice for dean of graduate studies. I a... More »
Monday, June 29, 2015 | 3:42 pm
Ebony Porter, 23, a youth formerly in foster care and residing in Youth Moving On (YMO), a transitional living and housing program of Hillsides, expressed gratitude to numerous staff for their support in guiding her, challenging her potential, boosting her sel... More »