[Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2009| 1:02 p.m..] About 70 activists rallied and marched in front of the office of Pasadena’s congressional representative on July today to protest against a proposed federal bill aiming to create a single-payer national health care system. Members of the Pasadena Tea Party Patriots congregated in front of Congressman Adam Schiff’s (D-Pasaden... More »
KTLA News reported this morning that a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed Thursday night about 11 p.m. as he sat in a grassy area in the back lot of the Mandarin Garden restaurant at 701 N. Fair Oaks Ave. The victim staggered to the front of the restaurant and collapsed, where a passerby called 911, according to KTLA. The news channel quotes Pasadena police Lt. John Dewar as saying that responding... More »
“Whoosh.” “Swish.” “Arrgh.” As he stood in a circle of students at the historic Masonic Temple Building in Glendale on Wednesday, Sam McCarthy, 13, of Pasadena, belted out various sounds to warm up his vocal chords for a voice lesson. McCarthy, one of 18 pupils attending A Noise Within’s Summer With Shakespeare acting program, echoed sounds of frustration, joy, anger and surprise with the five o... More »
As many as 20,000 prisoners maybe released if the California state legislature approves cutting about $1.2 billion is funding to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, a move Pasadena Chief of Police Bernard Melekian opposes. “The first priority of any government is to ensure the safety of its citizens,†Melekian, who is also president of the California Police Chief Assoc... More »
Assembly Bill 1361, introduced by Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge), passed the California State Senate and Assembly today, and will take effect immediately when the governor signs it into law. AB 1361 will prohibit commercial vehicles with three or more axles or weighing 9,000 pounds or more from driving on the segment of Angeles Crest Highway located between Interstate ... More »
State Senator Carol Liu (D-La Cañada Flintridge), Assemblymember Paul Krekorian (D-Burbank) and Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) today announced the final tally of 25 exceptional businesswomen from their respective districts whom they will honor at the 10th Annual Women in Business Legislative Update and Awards Luncheon set for Oct. 2, 2009, at the Pasadena Hilton. Each... More »
The future development of the Heritage Square site in Pasadena will be the topic of a community meeting Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Hosted by the Northwest Commission and the Fair Oaks Project Area Committee, the meeting will include an introduction of the Heritage Square Request for Proposals Working Group and a discussion of the group’s respon... More »
Q: What has a pond for casting, a pool for Olympics training, and basins to catch rainfall? A: Arroyo Seco, a stream course and canyon that runs from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Los Angeles River . Free, full-color maps are now available to help Pasadena residents and visitors explore the city’s Arroyo Seco park, a natural and historic preserve that also features recreational and cultural o... More »
The Pasadena City Council declared a Level 1 water shortage this week, adding two new restrictions on water use in Pasadena and other areas that receive water from the Pasadena Water and Power Department. Effective today, July 16, outdoor watering is restricted to Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays during the summer period (April 1 to Oct. 31) and to Saturdays only during the winter period (Nov. 1 ... More »
The dog days of summer are upon us. If you’re looking to have some fun in the sun with your pooch, consider heading over to these fun, canine-friendly outdoor parks. Eaton Canyon Nature Center Located at 1750 N Altadena Dr in Pasadena, this 190-acre park features a nature center and hiking trails. Admire wildlife, plants, rocks and minerals as you pass through the trails. Dogs must be leashed an... More »
