Pasadena saw its 10,000th COVID-19 infection on Thursday. Public health officials reported 56 new detected infections, pushing the city’s overall total to 10,044, city spokeswoman Lisa Derderian said. Five additional deaths, all involving patients of long-term... More »
The Los Angeles County Development Authority launched a small business loan program today to help prevent job losses and business closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Pasadena businesses are eligible for the loans, according to Elisa Vasquez, the development a... More »
The Pasadena City Council has chosen the first two businesses to be honored as part of the city’s new Legacy Business Program. The businesses are Vroman’s Bookstore, which has been in Pasadena for 126 years, and Pashgian Brothers Fine Oriental Rugs, establishe... More »
The House Budget Committee announced on Thursday that Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) has been named to fill one of the five seats reserved for members of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. The committee is the chief tax-writing committee in the House, wi... More »
Assemblymember Chris Holden, D-Pasadena, praised the Legislature’s passage on Thursday of Senate Bill 91, which would extend state renter protections due to expire on Saturday through June 30. Gov. Gavin Newsom previously said he would sign the bill, according... More »
Assemblyman Chris Holden, chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Utilities and Energy, said he was heartened to see President Joe Biden signing executive orders on climate change in the first days of the new administration. “We are thrilled to have our strong fe... More »
After dropping “epic” amounts of rain in San Luis Obispo County, a storm front slowly headed toward the Southland today, prompting forecasters to warn of potentially damaging mud and debris flows from what could be a night of intense downpours. The atmospheric... More »
The Pasadena Unified School District began administering COVID-19 vaccinations to district employees and staff 65 and over this week in an effort to vaccinate all 2,400 district workers by mid-March. The district is reportedly the first Southern California sch... More »
Huntington Hospital’s infectious disease expert called on the community to remain vigilant and stick to healthcare guidelines in the fight against COVID-19. “As vaccinations continue in our community, our country, and yes, the entire world, we are all hopeful ... More »
Caltech, ArtCenter College of Design and Armory Center for the Arts have been named as grant recipients to participate in the Getty Foundation’s “Pacific Standard Time 2024” exhibit, which will explore the intersection between science and art in Southern Calif... More »
There’s a chance of rain this morning, with a heavy storm bearing down on the Southland that is expected to arrive in force later today. The impending storm has prompted a flash flood warning that will be in effect Thursday afternoon for recent burn areas in t... More »
A wet and potentially damaging storm is expected to hit the Southland Thursday, bringing what forecasters are calling an “atmospheric river” of moisture that will persist into Friday. Rain was already falling Wednesday over San Luis Obispo County, where the sy... More »
