In an effort to expand mental health and wellbeing services in local schools, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, co-authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, to explore expanding the Community School Initia... More »
Developers building residential, commercial or industrial projects valued at $750,000 or more in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County will be required to maintain public art or pay a 1% fee into an art fund, based on a vote by the Board of Supervisors We... More »
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections detected in Pasadena surpassed 13,000 on Wednesday. Sixteen new cases of the virus raised the city’s pandemic total to 13,001, according to the Pasadena Public Health Department. Additionally, officials listed ... More »
Pasadena Public Health Department officials will be examining a revised L.A. County health order that will impose new COVID-19 mandates requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for outdoor mega-events of 10,000 people or more. “We’re waiting to ... More »
According to a presentation made to the City Council on Monday night, city staff could return to the council in December with a recommendation to submit reports to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for relinquishment approval of the 710 stub. More... More »
According to city policy, employees on Friday must provide proof of their vaccination status or request an exemption or deferral. The policy went into effect on Sept. 3. “We hope we are setting an example for what is the right thing to do,” said City Manager S... More »
The City Council’s Municipal Services Committee voted to approve a purchase order with 72 Hour LLC for 17 vehicles (eight sports utility vehicles and nine trucks). Proponents of climate change once again called on the city to invest in electric vehicles instea... More »
The Pasadena Chalk Festival’s operator announced early Wednesday that it has decided to cancel the 2021 Festival in October and return with the popular event next year. Light Bringer Project said in an email “It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to po... More »
Gov. Gavin Newsom survived a recall effort on Tuesday and said he was “humbled” and “grateful” for voters who threw their support behind “all those things we hold dear as Californians.” As early returns were released Tuesday night, the question of whether News... More »
Public health officials reported Tuesday that 94.4% of Pasadenans over the minimum eligible age of 12 had received at least one COVID-19 vaccination, while the rate of those fully vaccinated against the virus grew to 86.7%. Meanwhile, 12 new infections were de... More »
A public hearing on the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan was scrapped on Monday and will be held at a later time. The updated Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan (LASP) would change the Lincoln Avenue corridor from an industrial and limited commercial area to a more vibr... More »
A Design Commission review of plans to remodel the Playhouse 7 building on Colorado Boulevard next to Vroman’s Bookstore has revealed Laemmle’s movie theater will cease operations at that location. According to floor plans included in Tuesday’s Design Commissi... More »
