As protests against Israel’s military offensive in Gaza continue to spread across college campuses throughout Southern California, local officials and residents are closely monitoring developments. The demonstrations, which have led to incidents of violence and arrests at some universities, have now reached local schools including Occidental College and Pasadena City College. Elsewhere, protests h... More »
The family of Cerain Anthony Raekwon Baker, a 21-year-old Pasadena resident, is among those suing the City of Burbank over a fatal crash that occurred during an alleged street race in August 2021, according to court documents. On Wednesday, Alhambra Superior Court Judge Joel L. Lofton ruled that the families of the three victims, including Baker’s, can proceed with their part of the case against t... More »
Every year, more than 795,000 people experience having a stroke, often resulting in brain damage that impairs their ability to speak, walk, or perform tasks. Fortunately, in many cases, these abilities can be regained through physical therapy. With practice, our brains have remarkable abilities to rewire and repair themselves after damage. Researchers in the laboratory of Carlos Lois, research pro... More »
A man convicted of the bludgeoning deaths of his then-estranged wife’s two teenage nephews in the boys’ Arcadia home was sentenced Thursday at the Pasadena Courthouse to two consecutive life prison terms without the possibility of parole. Deyun Shi, 52, was sentenced 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-... More »
Across the United States, police departments are facing an unprecedented challenge. In an era marked by heightened scrutiny and a sense of disconnect between law enforcement and portions of the communities they serve, recruiting and retaining officers has become increasingly difficult. Yet, amidst this landscape, there are still many who hear the call to serve, driven by a profound sense of duty a... More »
A domestic dispute reportedly turned violent on Wednesday night, leading to the arrest of a Pasadena woman for allegedly stabbing her husband. Pasadena Police responded to a call at the 600 block of East Walnut Street at approximately 8:48 p.m., where they found a 50-year-old man with a non-life-threatening stab wound to his neck. According to Pasadena Police Lieutenant Matt Campeau, the victim c... More »
The West Pasadena Residents’ Association announced plans to hold its 2024 annual meeting on Thursday, June 6. The meeting will focus on the city’s plans to “reclaim, re-envision, reconnect and redevelop” the 710 Freeway stub and corridor. “In a manner of speaking, the 710 ditch corridor IS west Pasadena,” said Association President Evan Davis, noting that for more than 50 years, residents have con... More »
Pasadena’s Golden Future 50+ Expo shines a spotlight on the vibrant and active lives of seniors and offers a diverse lineup of activities from mini makeovers to tech education tailored for the 50+ demographic. With doors opening on Saturday, May 4, at the Pasadena Convention Center, the expo invites all to celebrate the joys of aging. Entrance to the Expo is free, and there’s validated parking at ... More »
Union Station Homeless Services announced that Howard Kahn has returned as the organization’s Interim Chief Executive Officer in the wake of the resignation of Anne Miskey. She departed the nonprofit on April 2. Kahn previously served as Interim CEO at Union Station Homeless Services in 2018 after John Brauer’s departure and before Anne Miskey was appointed as the CEO. He brings over three decades... More »
Pasadena Poly filed an application on Tuesday with Los Angeles County for a new athletic and outdoor education facility, Polyfields, on the Nuccio’s Nurseries property off Chaney Trail in Altadena. According to a statement released by the school on Tuesday, 80% of the 80-acre property will be conserved permanently. The school said the move comes following more than a year of study, design, and eng... More »
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