The Editors of Pasadena Now go through over 100 articles published this week on our site and cull the top 39 most newsworthy, informative, and readable.
Top Stories:
City Postpones Homeless Count, Cites Coronavirus Surge
City Clarifies Cancellation of Black History Parade
School Board Hears Detailed Report on COVID-19 in Pasadena Public Schools
Longtime School Board Member Scott Phelps Will Not Seek Re-election to Board
City Hits Pandemic Milestone, Passing 20,000 Cumulative Coronavirus Cases in Pasadena Residents
Police Detail Final Frenzied Moments of Murder Suspect’s Life During Shooting Spree
Huntington Hospital Surpasses 100 Coronavirus Patients, City Issues New Masking Order
Pasadena Police Respond to Over 5,700 9-1-1 Calls in December
Police Release Videos of Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Murder Suspect in East Pasadena
Independent Police Auditor No Longer Working With City
City Council to Receive COVID-19 Update From Health, Medical Officials
Pasadena Progresses Towards Reclaiming 710 Freeway Stub
Cannabis Retailer Asks City Commission for Permit Needed to Open
Government:
Supervisor Barger Looking to Combat Illegal Cannabis Operators
Supervisor Barger Calls for Crackdown on COVID-19 Testing Fraud and Identity Theft
Council Approves Purchase of Climate-Friendly Vehicles as Part of Consent Calendar
City Council Conducts First Reading to Extend SB9 Emergency Ordinance
Education:
Caltech Among Universities Sued Over Financial Aid Formula
PUSD Redistricting Commission Announces 3 Public Hearings
Community News:
2022 Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K Is Scheduled for Sunday, And With It, Numerous Street Closures
Average Number of New COVID Cases in Pasadena Continues to Rise, Closes In On 400 Per Day
Pasadena MLK Community Coalition to Honor Legacy and Life of Dr. King in Virtual Event
Report: One-Third of Asians Polled in San Gabriel Valley Have Experienced Hate Incident
City Council OKs New Music Festivals Contract Which Could Earn Rose Bowl Stadium Millions Every Year
Red Cross Declares First-Ever National Blood Shortage, Huntington Hospital Urges Blood Donations
Nearly 100 Patients Battling COVID-19 at Huntington Hospital
Public Hearing Scheduled On Proposed Water Rate Hike Increase to Take Effect in April
Metro Bus Fares Coming Back in January, Discounted Fares Available Through July
PWP Asks for Public Hearing on 7.1 Percent Water Rate Increase
Business News:
City Commission Approves Retail Store Permit for Sweet Flower Cannabis
Pasadena Business Owners Must Supply Workers, Volunteers With Upgraded Masks Starting Monday
Public Safety:
Newsom Overrules Former Pasadena Resident Sirhan Sirhan’s Parole in Kennedy Assassination
Man Pictured as Naked Baby in Pasadena Pool on Cover of Iconic Nirvana Album Refiles Lawsuit
Sheriff Says LA County Homicides, Auto Thefts Spiked During Pandemic
Armed Robber Strikes at South Lake Avenue Walgreens