A mixer was hosted by the Pasadena Latino Forum held at the Pasadena Senior Center. Over 60 guests were treated to Mexican cuisine from Cabreras Restaurant and an opportunity to network with Latino professionals, community organizers, non-profit leaders and educators. The event was attended by representatives of different Latino Associations from Pasadena, including, PLEA (Pasadena Latino Employee... More »
Two juveniles were arrested early this morning for suspected involvement in a carjacking just past 7 p.m. on Thursday evening, it was reported today. According to Lt. Jones of the Pasadena Police Dept., a Pasadena area woman was unloading groceries in her driveway when she was approached by two Hispanic males with a gun. Both suspects, under the age of 18, demanded the woman give them her car keys... More »
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has laid out various countermeasures against identity theft as it warned the public on the rising number of stolen identities, whether online or offline, during its Identity Theft Education on Wednesday night at the Hastings Branch Library. Alex Zepeda, investigator at the Los Angeles DCA, said getting the right information and following easy steps when dea... More »
PASADENA – Many of the fans could not get into the stadium until halftime. No matter, as half of an international friendly soccer match is better than nothing at all, especially when the select few who were privileged enough to be inside the Rose Bowl as part of one of the largest crowds to ever attend a futbol contest in Southern California. With 81,224 fans on hand at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday ... More »
A 21-year-old Alhambra man was arrested and booked by officers after allegedly committing a forgery at a local Wells Fargo Bank, it was reported today. According to Lt. Russ, German Martinez attempted to cash a stolen check at the Wells Fargo branch located at 82. S. Lake Avenue. After bank employees reported the possible crime to Pasadena Police, officers were able to apprehend Martinez near the ... More »
A 20-year-old Pasadena man was arrested and booked by officers after allegedly committing acts of graffiti near the 600 block of N. Lake Ave., official said. According to Lt. Russ, Erick Estrada was arrested at his home on the 500 block of N. El Molino shortly after 10 a.m. on Tuesday. He was reportedly arrested after officers received a report of defacing property along Lake Avenue corridor. Afte... More »
The roof of a local business collapsed late Tuesday morning, forcing the store to be closed until further inspection, according to the Pasadena Police Dept. Fire officials reported to a call of a collapsed roof at the Pep Boys located at 1135 E. Colorado Blvd. shorlty before 11 a.m. on Tuesday morning, according to Lt. Russ. When they arrived at the store with inspectors, the building was reported... More »
Breathing should be the most natural thing in the world but some of us have a tendency to overdo it! Our lives are stressful and breathing is one of the vital functions that stress disrupts. In high pressure situations the body’s fight or flight response makes us breathe faster. This mechanism was designed for emergency or short-term use. It gives us the energy and extra strength we need when we... More »
Three suspects are in custody today for alleged vehicle theft after they were arrested earlier this morning after officers discovered they were driving a reported stolen Honda Accord along Colorado Blvd., officials said. According to Lt. Russ of the Pasadena Police Dept., officers arrested Los Angeles residents Yobaney Pineda, 21, Valerie Torres, 23, and Denis Vargas, 29,after they were observed d... More »
Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Edwin Diaz suffered a mild stroke last Thursday night while at home and was transported to Huntington Hospital, PUSD spokesperson Binti Harvey said in an email Monday night. “After extensive testing, he was found to be completely clear of any physical or cognitive debilitation. He will return to work on Thursday before leaving for a much-anticipate... More »
