Mitch Dorger, chief executive officer of Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses, announced his retirement, effective April 30, 2010. Dorger has been in his position since 2000. “I am proud of what we were able to accomplish,” said Dorger. “But after 10 years, it is time for new leadership and time for me to enjoy some days with my family.” “What Mitch has done with our member volunteers and strong support... More »
A NASA Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR) project that has been in development for several years is now in the application phase and will be useful in deciphering what happens during and after large earthquakes in Southern California, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) officials said Tuesday. The project, for which additional capabilities will be developed over th... More »
The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) was “truly excited” to discover Marshall Fundamental School made the Newsweek “Top Public High Schools in 2009” list, public officials said Monday. Newsweek’s list, which represents the top six percent of all high schools, ranks public schools according to a ratio created by Jay Matthews. The ratio takes the number of Intl. Baccalaureate, Advanced Placem... More »
With officials saying that Pasadena faces a serious water shortage, conservation programs manager for Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) Nancy Long encouraged gardeners and home owners to install smart and efficient watering systems to ensure water conservation at a workshop on Saturday. During the Water-Smart Gardening Workshop, one of the series of PWP Lawn & Garden workshops held at the Salvation A... More »
What Pasadena Police Department officers have defined as a possible burglary ring was smashed Saturday afternoon with the arrests of four accused burglars. At about 1:50 p.m. Saturday, PPD officers arrested four Pasadena residents on suspicion of burglarizing a Dudley Street residence, said PPD Lt. Chris Russ. One of those arrested was a 17-year-old male with an outstanding warrant for alleged rob... More »
A Pasadena father and son were arrested Friday for allegedly possessing marijuana with intent to distribute, police said. At about 6:45 a.m. Friday, Pasadena Police Department officers made an enforcement traffic stop for a sign violation, said PPD Lt. Chris Russ. The driver, Thomas Graham Sr., 42, looked “very nervous,” Russ said. When officers ran his driver’s license information, they discovere... More »
Two 14-year-old boys were arrested Friday for allegedly burglarizing a South Raymond Avenue home, police said. At about 11 a.m. Friday, a male resident of a home located in the 200 block of South Raymond Avenue noticed two teenage boys running away from the property with his two bicycles, said Pasadena Police Department Lt. Chris Russ. The victim located the teenagers at Marengo Avenue and Maple S... More »
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Friday the House passed legislation authored by Pasadena-area Congressman Adam Schiff which expands the ability of the Federal Government to purchase cheap renewable energy, as part of the American Clean Energy and Security Act. The bill passed by a vote of 219-212. “The Federal Government is one of the largest energy purchasers in the nation, but it has been hamstrung by restrictions that make ... More »
Today, lead House Impeachment Manager Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), who represents the Pasadena area, commented on the resignation of Judge Samuel B. Kent, saying, “Judge Kent’s conduct undermined the institution of the Judiciary and the public’s confidence that the power of the bench would not be used arbitrarily or for malicious purpose. Regrettably, impeachment was necessary to secure his... More »
