Sentencing is set for a Pasadena courtroom Thursday for a man convicted of the bludgeoning deaths of his then-estranged wife’s two teenage nephews in the boys’ Arcadia home. Deyun Shi, 52, is facing life in prison without the possibility of parole for the Jan. 22, 2016, slayings of 15-year-old Anthony Lin, who was asleep when he was attacked with bolt cutters, and his 16-year-old brother, William,... More »
The Pasadena cycling community is inviting the public to participate in the annual Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 15, at 6 p.m. The event, now in its 22nd year, honors cyclists who have been injured or killed on public roadways and raises awareness about the importance of sharing the road safely. The Pasadena Ride of Silence will begin at the Rose Bowl in the north end of Lot K, with announceme... More »
Fuller Theological Seminary announced the graduation of 49 women from its inaugural online Professional Certificate on the Holistic Leadership of Latina Women. The milestone will be celebrated both online and in-person at the Texas campus on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The six-month program, designed to empower Spanish-speaking Latina women from across the Americas, nurtures leadership within ministeri... More »
The Biden administration announced today that President Biden will use his authority under the Antiquities Act to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument near Los Angeles. The expanded monument will include 105,919 acres considered the “gateway” to the Angeles National Forest and the National Monument. The Biden administration also announced the expansion of Berryessa Snow Mountain Nati... More »
Three men were arrested on Tuesday night in connection with the attempted kidnapping of a 20-year-old woman who was out for an evening jog near her home in Pasadena, according to the Pasadena Police Department. The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. in the 600 block of North Marengo Avenue. The victim reported that she noticed a man crouched down by a fence while she was running. She continued pa... More »
Lester Graves Lennon, a poetry editor and investment banker, and Sehba Sarwar, a writer, poet, artist, teacher and social activist, have been selected as the new Altadena Poets Laureate for the 2024-2026 term, according to an announcement made by outgoing poets Peter J. Harris and Carla R. Sameth at the Ode to the Land event at Zorthian Ranch on April 7. Lennon is a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee... More »
The City of Pasadena will host its third annual celebration of Older Americans Month on Wednesday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Victory Park. The free event, organized by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Senior Commission, and Pasadena Village, aims to highlight the city’s array of resources for older adults. The celebration will begin with remarks from several public o... More »
For over a century, the College Women’s Club of Pasadena has been a beacon of empowerment, shaping the futures of countless young women through its scholarship program. As it prepares to celebrate its 103rd year, the club’s commitment to higher education continues to resonate, leaving an indelible mark on the community Since its inception in 1921, the club’s commitment to higher education has left... More »
As Armenian History Month draws to a close, County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents Pasadena, bestowed honors on three exemplary individuals of Armenian heritage, commemorating their resilience, compassion, and commitment to service. In a ceremony held during the LA County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Barger said the three Armenian Americans have made an indelible mark on the... More »
Lisa Kroese’s campaign for the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education said it has received the endorsement of Teamsters Local 911, which represents classified PUSD employees in maintenance and operations, food services, warehouse, and information technology services. Kroese quoted a supportive statement attributed to Michael J. Leon, Business Representative of Teamsters Local 9... More »
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