Friday, April 19, 2024 | 5:48 am
Democrats completely dominate California’s state government, and one aspect of that hegemony is their ability to act without compunction. When doing whatever they want to do, Democratic officeholders don’t have to worry about competition from the state’s shriv... More »
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 5:20 pm
The City Council is dark on Monday, but here’s what’s on the horizon. The City Council will hold its joint meeting with the Pasadena Unified School District on April 29. In May the City Council will open its annual budget hearings. After the budget is transmit... More »
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 5:17 pm
State Sen. Anthony J. Portantino, who represents Pasadena, has authored a bill mandating the study of microplastics’ health impacts in drinking water. The Senate Environmental Quality Committee approved the bill this week. By filing SB 1147, Portantino seeks t... More »
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 2:48 pm
College Access Plan (CAP) is announced that Executive Director Mo Hyman has been selected to represent the City of Pasadena during Congresswoman Judy Chu’s Congressional Women of the Year Award Ceremony, which recognizes outstanding women who have contributed ... More »
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 6:09 am
The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved a motion that would allow the police department to purchase new body-worn cameras that would provide more accountability to the department. Under the new five-year contract with Axon Enterprises, the City would ... More »
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 5:58 am
On Saturday, April 13, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) hosted her 14th annual Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony to honor women from the San Gabriel Valley who have contributed to their communities through service, organizing and leadership. Among this year... More »
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 3:18 pm
The City Council on Monday heard a presentation on a Citywide parking plan that would overhaul its parking system, with a focus on modernizing technology, implementing demand-based pricing, and improving the overall user experience. Citywide Parking Strategic ... More »
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 3:11 pm
Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Pasadena, is sponsoring a bill that would require California cities and counties to collect more granular demographic data on employees, including additional categories and tabulations for specified Black or African ... More »
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 6:10 am
For the second year in a row, Democrats today voted down a bill that sought to ban homeless encampments near schools, transit stops and other areas throughout California. Despite the fact that cities up and down the state are grappling with a proliferation of ... More »
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 5:59 am
The City Council approved a contract with the Shower of Hope to operate a safe parking program in Pasadena. The program would provide the homeless with essential services and a secure space to park without the risk of citations or impoundment fees. Safe parkin... More »
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 5:57 am
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors tentatively approved an overhaul of its rental housing inspection program and enforcement policies on Tuesday. The overhaul includes inspections every four years of all rental units in unincorporated areas and penalt... More »
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 5:54 am
Rory and Max Kennedy, children of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, announced their support of Nathan Hochman for Los Angeles County District Attorney on Tuesday. They described their stand against District Attorney George Gascón as “the first time that we’ve e... More »