The Bissell House is raising money to provide free accommodations to Pasadena doctors on the frontline of the battle against the coronavirus. The local historic seven-room Pasadena Bed and Breakfast so far is the only local institution offering lodging to loca... More »
According to City Manager Steve Mermell, the city faces two immediate challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic – the battle to curb the spread of the deadly virus and a growing economic challenge, as one of the region’s hottest destination locations. “He is doi... More »
According to Mayor Terry Tornek, the city sent a team to long- shuttered St. Luke’s Medical Center to see if the hospital could be reopened and used as a resource during the pandemic. “We sent a team into St Luke’s,” Tornek said. “But the plumbing has been str... More »
One of the things that hurts the country the most during a crisis is denial and privilege — no not white privilege, but American privilege. Honestly I’m not sure if those are the same thing, but that’s a point for another pot of Gumbo. COVID-19 was always head... More »
The Editors of Pasadena Now go through over 100 articles published this week on our site and cull the top 61 most newsworthy, informative, and readable. Top Stories: Superintendent: Several PUSD Staff Members Tested for COVID-19 City Commission Hearings Could ... More »
A 25-year-old man who stole a Lincoln Navigator hearse with a woman’s body inside from in front of a church in East Pasadena pleaded guilty Friday to two felony counts and was sentenced to 16 months behind bars. James Juarez pleaded guilty to one count each of... More »
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ArtCenter College of Design President Lorne Buchman announced shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednesday that the college will suspend classes beginning tomorrow. “We are suspending all classes as of tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, u... More »
Despite some confusion as to the availability of testing, Pasadena residents can contact their own private doctors for COVID-19 testing consideration, said a city spokesperson Tuesday. “With the onset of testing in commercial labs, individuals can call their p... More »
A majority of City Councilmembers told Pasadena Now they did not know that the Public Health Department was told by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to place 50 people in self- quarantine since Feb. 3. The head of that department, Dr. Ying Ying Goh, was s... More »
The City Council for a third time will attempt to hold a hearing on the fate of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that has allowed some events to continue being held inside the former Ambassador College campus in Pasadena. The permit does not relate to Ambassador... More »
The Editors of Pasadena Now go through over 100 articles published this week on our site and cull the top 71 most newsworthy, informative, and readable. Top Stories: Deceased Infant Found in Memorial Park Gordo Still Ahead in Latest Vote Update Early Returns T... More »
Los Angeles County Registrar/Clerk updated vote tallies from the March 3 election released Friday afternoon confirm the Mayor’s race is almost certainly headed for a November runoff. Councilman Victor Gordo maintained his lead, but the margin slipped infinites... More »
