The Editors of Pasadena Now go through over 100 articles published this week on our site and cull the top 69 most newsworthy, informative, and readable.
Top Stories:
Safer-At-Home Order Could Be Reinstated
The Normally Abnormal Doo Dah Parade Promises to Be a Bit Wackier in Cyberspace This Year
Pasadena School Board Bids ‘Farewell’ to Torres and Boulghourjian
Pasadena Implements New Safeguards, Restrictions to Curb COVID-19 Spread, Starting Friday
Panel Recommends Spending $3.5M-Plus To Upgrade Police Dispatch & Records Systems
PUSD Survey Deadline Extended; Board to Vote on Simultaneous Education Model
New COVID Restrictions Take Effect on Friday
Tree to Be Planted in Memory of Anthony McClain
City Issues COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for the Holidays
Police Oversight Panel Appointment Process Inches Forward
Kennedy, Hampton Call for Diversity on One Arroyo Foundation Board of Directors
Pasadena School Reopening Process Threatened by Surge in COVID-19
Council to Discuss Selection for Police Oversight Commission on Monday
Teachers, District Reach Agreement on COVID-19 Classroom Safety Protocols
City Considering Changes to Affordable Housing Priority Guidelines
Government:
City Council Votes to Make 8 Streets Eligible for Speed Humps
Pasadena Receives $1 Million Grant to Combat Recidivism
Multifamily Residential Project Predevelopment Plan Gets Positive Review From Council
Janitorial Services Contract Item Held Over on Monday’s Consent Calendar
Zoning Code Amendment Could Allow Animal Hospitals in Central District
Environmental Advisory Board to Review Pasadena Climate Action Plan’s 2019 Annual Report
Former Windowless Bank of America Building Up for Final New Design Review
Community News:
Pasadena’s Viral Surge Continues: 55 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death Reported Thursday
Residents Impacted by Bobcat Wildfire Must Register for Aid by Dec. 16
Pasadena Named a Top ‘Digital City’ for 6th Year
Pasadena Water & Power Retains ‘AA+’ Rating on Water Revenue Bonds, Credit
Postal Service Urges Customers to Send Packages Early Over Holiday Season
Mayor Tornek to Help Pass Out Turkeys Saturday As Part of Operation Gobble Gobble
40 New COVID-19 Infections Detected in Pasadena; Nearly 4,000 Reported Across L.A. County
Holidays During Pandemic Prompt Concerns Over Mental Health
Environmentalists Continue Fight Over Space Bank Development Plans
COVID-19 Surge Brings 61 New Infections, 1 New Death to Pasadena
State Clarifies COVID Mask Mandate: Wear One Anytime You’re Near Others
Political Action Group Urges Council to Appoint a Qualified Woman to District 5 Vacancy
DMV Extends Learner’s Permits Expiring through May 2021
Next Election Update Scheduled for Tuesday
City Continues to Report No Fatalities Amidst New COVID-19 Cases
L.A. County Coronavirus Surge Continues With 3,061 New Cases
Business Top Story:
Newsom Considering ‘Business Curfew’
Guitar Center to File For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Pasadena’s Miso Robotics Partners With White Castle For Flippy, the Burger-Flipping Robot
Public Safety:
Public Safety Hears Report on $1 Million Grant to Combat Recidivism
Huntington Hospital Suspends In-Person Visits Amid Pandemic Surge
Shot Fired Through Front Door of Apartment in Pasadena
Police Team with Community Organizations for Homeless Outreach
Man’s Head Bashed With Bottle During Argument Over Beer in Pasadena
Pasadena Transportation Department Gets $150,000 Grant for Bicyclist, Pedestrian Safety Program
Pasadena Woman Killed in Solo-Car Crash Identified
Pasadena Man Killed in Friday Night Shooting Identified
Woman Killed, Man Critical Following Collision With Light Standard
Pasadena Court Set to Hear Case seeking Injunction Against Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Order
Public Safety Committee Looks at $3.5 Million Upgrade to Police Dispatch, Records System
Parking Enforcement to Resume in Los Angeles County Unincorporated Areas
Non-Profits News:
Thanksgiving ‘Dinner in the Park’ Will Be Different This Year
People:
Deceased Toddler Who Gave Others Life and Sight Honored in Rose Parade Special
Rose Bowl Aquatic Center Lifeguard Honored as Red Cross ‘Hometown Hero