Ada Gates, a trailblazer in the world of farriery, plays a crucial role in the annual Rose Parade as the official Horseshoe Inspector, ensuring the safety and security of the horses that grace the iconic Pasadena event. Ada Gates made history as the first woma... More »
Gwendolyn Jones, a former treasurer of the NAACP Pasadena Branch and an active member of the Pasadena area community, died on Dec. 2, 2023. She was 72. Born on July 8, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Mich., Jones resided in Monrovia at the time of her passing. She served ... More »
Betty Irene Moore—co-founder of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and honorary life member of the Caltech community—passed away on December 12, 2023. She was 95 years old. “Betty’s vision, compassion, and generosity helped to shape Caltech’s future,” says ... More »
The renowned Los Angeles Children’s Chorus has appointed Susan Miller Kotses as its new Executive Director, effective from February 8, 2024. The announcement was made by LACC Board Chair Dete Meserve, who expressed confidence in Kotses’ ability to guide the or... More »
The W. M. Keck Observatory today announced the appointment of Rich Matsuda as its next director, effective January 1, 2024. The W. M. Keck Observatory, a world-renowned astronomical research facility, is closely tied to Caltech. The observatory is operated th... More »
Pasadena’s Playhouse Village Foundation has inducted Patricia Barajas Tavera to its Board of Directors. “Patty brings a long and impressive record of philanthropic and fundraising expertise to the Foundation. We are lucky to have her commitment to our mission ... More »
A veteran who had been homeless in Pasadena for six years moved into his new home Wednesday, marking an achievement for the City of Pasadena’s Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PORT) and Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) program. PORT di... More »
The Honorable Coleman “Dal” Swart, a respected figure in the legal community and a dedicated member of his local community in South Pasadena and Pasadena, has passed away at his home. He was 84. Born on June 29, 1939, in Los Angeles, to Harry and Esther Swart... More »
Huntington Health in Pasadena, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, has announced that obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Rong Fan is joining the medical staff at Fair Oaks Women’s Health, one of the San Gabriel Valley’s largest OB-GYN practices catering to routine prenat... More »
December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, is a day that the one Pasadena family will never forget. It is the day U.S. Navy Seaman First Class John Albert Karli was killed. The local serviceman who left for military service and was never seen again by his loved... More »
The Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation announced Tuesday that UCLA alum James Washington is the new President of the Rose Bowl Institute. Washington, a celebrated athlete with two Super Bowl victories under his belt, brings a wealth of experience and local roots to h... More »
[UPDATED] The Owen Brown Gravesite Committee is hosting a special dedication event on Saturday, Dec. 9, where two new interpretive signs at the El Prieto Fire Road Trail near La Cañada Flintridge will be unveiled at 10 a.m. The occasion aims to celebrate the ... More »
