The Pasadena Unified School District announced it is offering free breakfasts and lunches to children and youth 18 years old or younger this summer through the 2023 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and operated by PUSD’s Food and Nutrition Services Department, the City of Pasadena, and other local organizations, aims to ensure that al... More »
The Pasadena Department of Transportation, Day One, and the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition are hosting a Women of Pasadena Ride on Sunday, May 12 from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. The 11.3-mile ride, part of Pasadena Bike Month 2024, will highlight significant places in women’s history and notable Pasadena women who made a difference. Participants will meet at Pasadena City Hall and visit locations s... More »
The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) honored award-winning actor and committed advocate for public education and the arts Jane Kaczmarek during its annual “Celebrating Our Schools” event on Tuesday evening. Held in the Pasadena City Hall Courtyard, the event, titled “IMAGINE 2024,” featured an interactive student showcase highlighting the outstanding students and remarkable programs of the Pa... More »
Californians pay more at the pump than residents of any other state — an average of $5.34 a gallon for regular unleaded, compared to the national average of $3.64, according to AAA. And in some counties, the sticker shock is even worse — $6.80 in Alpine, $6.29 in Mono and $5.85 in Humboldt, for example. Statewide, gas prices have jumped 55 cents a gallon from this time a year ago. It’s also a l... More »
A coalition of housing and mental health advocates, among others, submitted more than 410,000 signatures Tuesday to the county in hopes of placing a homeless initiative on the November ballot. The measure, known as the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now initiative, would repeal and replace Measure H, a quarter- cent sales tax approved by county voters in 2017 to create a... More »
Janitors who are members of SEIU-United Service Workers West in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the Bay Area and Sacramento have overwhelming ratified a new contract, the union announced Tuesday. After their contract expired April 30, thousands of janitors who clean California’s largest office buildings, studios, and tech campuses were set to strike if they did not reach an agreement. Howev... More »
A local man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for hiring a hitman to kill his former lawyer and a long-time litigation opponent, and for hiring someone to burn down an apartment complex he owned to force out low-income tenants. Arthur Raffy Aslanian, 55, of La Cañada Flintridge, was sentenced by United States District Judge Jesus G. Bernal, who also ordered him to pay $15,371 in restitut... More »
The Pasadena Charter Study Task Force is scheduled to meet on Thursday, May 9 to continue discussions on potential changes to the city’s campaign contribution limits. The meeting agenda includes a presentation on the Task Force’s draft final report and consideration of adjustments to the regular meeting schedule. The Task Force has been examining campaign finance issues, including the impact of in... More »
The Pasadena Fire Department will host a Fire Service Day event on Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the department’s Training Center located at 1500 E. Villa St. The event aims to foster a closer relationship between the community and the firefighters who serve them, while also promoting fire safety awareness and education. Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity t... More »
The City of Pasadena plans to hold its 28th annual Senior Talent Showcase on Wednesday, May 15 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Robinson Park Recreation Center, located at 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. The event, supported by the Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of The Links Incorporated, celebrates the artistic talents of senior citizens within the community. The annual event provides an opportunity for Pasaden... More »
