The Pasadena Unified School District announced Wednesday morning that Dr. Eric Barba, a seasoned administrator with 26 years of experience in education, has been selected as the new principal of Pasadena High School. His appointment, effective July 1, 2024, is pending approval by the Board of Education. The District said that Dr. Barba, who has served as the principal of Monache High School in the... More »
Pasadena Police arrested two in separate gun possession incidents following traffic stops on Tuesday, May 14, according to Lieutenant Edgar Sanchez. At approximately 3:13 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop at North Garfield Avenue and East Colorado Boulevard, citing and releasing the unlicensed driver. During the stop, officers searched the vehicle’s passenger, a 17-year-old juvenile, and found... More »
Tetra Tech, Inc., a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services headquartered in East Pasadenas, hosted its inaugural Investor Day at Nasdaq’s Global Headquarters in New York City on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The East Pasadena-based company presented its 2030 vision for long-term growth drivers and financial targets. The company expects regulatory requirements, economic drivers, ... More »
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is celebrating National Bike Month with a series of promotions and events, including free rides on Bike to Work Day, May 16. The month-long initiative, which began on May 1, seeks to encourage residents to ride bikes and use Metro as part of their daily commute. As part of the celebration, Metro is offering discounted 30-Day Bike... More »
The Partnership for Children, Youth and Families, a coalition of over 40 community organizations, will host a mental health awareness rally on the steps of Pasadena City Hall on Saturday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m. The event, part of National Mental Health Awareness Month, aims to draw attention to the growing need for mental health services and resources, particularly for young people. Mayor Victor Gord... More »
The Armory Center for the Arts, a community-focused institution offering contemporary art exhibitions and education programs, has appointed Corinne Dyson as its new Education Coordinator. Established in 1989, the center originated from the education department of the Pasadena Art Museum, which was founded in 1947. After the museum closed in 1974 and became the Norton Simon Museum, the education pr... More »
The Pasadena Fire Department is requiring residents in designated hazardous vegetation zones to comply with a City ordinance designed to minimize fire danger by controlling flammable vegetation density and location. Residents in these zones have received a letter and brochure from the Pasadena Fire Marshal outlining the mandated vegetation management requirements. “The ordinance is designed to min... More »
The City Council honored two local champion athletes, Ella Lesnever and Destiny Rayburn, at Monday’s meeting. According to Mayor Victor Gordo, Lesnever is one of the most decorated swimmers in the City’s history. She has won four California Interscholastic Federation titles, two of which were earned recently at Mount San Antonio College during the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Sec... More »
The Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine (KPSOM) in Pasadena celebrated the graduation of its inaugural class on Monday, May 13, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The school, named after the late Bernard J. Tyson, former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO, is committed to promoting diversity in medical education, achieving health equity, and eliminating health disparities, accordi... More »
The Pasadena City Council awarded four companies non-exclusive police towing franchises on Monday. Pasadena based A-Car Auto Repair Services, Henry’s Towing and Recovery, located in Alhambra; M&M Action Towing, located in South Pasadena; and Dickson Motor Services, located in San Gabriel will receive one year franchise agreements and an option for up to four additional one-year renewals. The City ... More »
