The Kia Sportage once the ugly duckling of the SUV pack has turned into the graceful swan of the crossovers for 2011. Smaller than its competitors it is better suited for singles or a small family. The exterior of the Sportage is European-inspired in design and the color of the model I drove (techno-orange) rocked. All that burnt orange with black detailing made quite a striking sight. On the inte... More »
Chef/owner Yujean Kang and his wife Yvonne Think about it: 20 years in Old Pasadena. If you’ve been alive that long you’ll remember the “Old Town†Pasadena of 20 years ago as in flux, not quite the thriving tourist area it has become but not the seedy spot it was. There are not many businesses left from those early days and certainly not restaurants. But those that have survived are the tr... More »
Pasadena Fire Engineer Kevin Moore, a 32-year Department veteran, succumbed to sudden cardiac arrest while at a gym in Upland on Tuesday, May 31 after just finishing his 24-hour shift. Moore, a second generation Pasadena Fire member, recently announced his intent to retire this coming July. His father, Tom Moore, served as the Department’s Assistant Chief. Two of Kevin’s brothers currently... More »
Caltech’s Dr. Hans Hornung, Clarence L. Johnson Professor of Aeronautics, will receive the 2011 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Fluid Dynamics Award (AIAA) at a noon awards luncheon June 29 in Honolulu, the AIAA said in a press release. The award is presented for meritorious achievement in the field of applied aerodynamics, recognizing notable contributions in the developmen... More »
Students entering 9th through 12th grade can get their driver’s “pink slip” as well as to take the SAT college entrance exam, by enrolling in the Pasadena Educational Foundation’s High School Summer Program. The program takes place at Marshall Fundamental High School from July 5 to August 5, Monday through Friday. Registration is now open to all area high school students. Marshall is located a... More »
A team from John Muir High School’s Engineering & Environmental Sciences Academy bested more experienced teams from schools in La Cañada Flintridge, Arcadia, La Puente and Duarte to win the regional championship at the annual Solar Cup race held at Lake Skinner on May 13, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) announced today. With the help of teachers, Caltech and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labo... More »
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Special Education Department will host its annual Recognition Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 6 at the University Club of Pasadena. The event honors teachers, support staff, and administrators who are making a positive impact in the lives of PUSD special education students, their families and the community. Acade... More »
Pasadena City College will be offering an electrical engineering course beginning June 27 to expose students to career opportunities in utilities with the City of Pasadena. The City of Pasadena Department of Water and Power (PWP) is experiencing a severe shortage of highly trained utility workers to fill positions in the water and power utility industry. This course will create a career pathway th... More »
Pasadena Fire Dept. officials report an out of control automobile smashed into a martial arts business in the 2200 block of East Colorado Boulevard shortly after 9:00 am this morning, damaging an elevator shaft and trapping a passenger inside the elevator. Authorities say that 15 Pasadena Fire Dept. personnel responded to the scene. Upon arrival emergency personnel discovered the car had smashed ... More »
There’s a wealth of health information hiding in the human immune system. Accessing it, however, can be very challenging, as the many and complex roles that the immune system plays can mask the critical information that is relevant to addressing specific health issues. Now, research led by Caltech scientists has shown that a new generation of microchips developed by the team can quickly and inexpe... More »
