Share: It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic has kept the entire world in a shutdown and reopening frenzy, specifically schools. CNN posted where states in America chose to reopen their schools. Having schools closed is keeping children of all ages away from in-person social interactions with their friends. However, with the uncertainty of COVID-19, it’s probably safer to teach children from home. Follow:
Local businesses struggle to survive through coronavirus lockdown
Share: When the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the nation many businesses felt the effects of quarantine. Customers staying at home created panic for business owners as they tried to keep their stores open and make a profit during a global pandemic without the proper support or guidance from the government on how they should be approaching this pandemic. Many businesses were unsure how to operate safely so they chose to close their doors to customers all together. Follow:
Local Armenian-Americans call for recognition of disputed territory
Share: The conflict in the Artsakh region continues despite a Russia-negotiated cease-fire, and the local Armenian community is organizing to raise awareness of the dangerous escalation. On Sept. 27, the territorial dispute over the region of Artsakh, also known as Nagorno-Karabakh, ignited again when it was attacked by the military forces of Azerbaijan. Within the borders of Azerbaijan and adjacent to Armenia, Artsakh is an area of Indigenous Armenians that declared independence from Azerbaijan in December 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Azerbaijan …
Blotter: PCC employee harassed, teacher threatened, tennis play squashed
Share: PCC Police blotter for September 28 – October 4 Monday, September 28: A male subject near IT-Building was reported by staff and escorted off campus by Officer. Reported as Disturbing the Peace. Tuesday, September 29: A report on a student harassing an employee was taken. Staff reported a male yelling near the Science Village. When the officer arrived, the subject was gone. Wednesday, September 30: Officer escorted a transient off campus from the east side of the V Building. Thursday, …
Theme park employees looking for answers during park closures
Share: March of this year saw many changes to the world we live in. Schools transitioning to distance learning, businesses closing their doors and employers deciding who they consider an essential worker. For my coworkers and I at Knott’s Berry Farm, this was the beginning of a long and complicated quarantine experience. Follow:
Spending continues at the Pasadena police department amid economic hardships
Share: Pasadena city council approved the spending of up to 80,000 dollars in the coming months for new automated license plate readers, or ALPRs. While the local community struggles with the effects of the Corona-virus pandemic and the wildfires that continue to burn in the area this new equipment should not be a necessity for the Pasadena police department to allocate funds towards. Public safety is a concern for most residents of Pasadena but a few new ALPRs should not be a priority of the …
Presidential debate adds to the list of disasters of 2020
Share: Picture two children arguing in front of a teacher on why one should be able to play with a ball over the other. That is what the 2020 presidential debate was like between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Trump completely derailed the debate turning it into guerilla warfare through an unyielding disregard for the rules set forth to ensure a civil discussion. Follow:
How to Exercise inside your home
Share: The COVID-19 pandemic had an immense impact on many businesses starting March 2020. Everything from movie theaters, malls, nail and hair salons, restaurants and gyms are forced to close. Even though more restrictions are beginning to get lifted, the one thing that seems to have trouble staying open is gyms. Follow:
PCC awarded grant to support Latinx success
Share: The U.S. Department of Education awarded Pasadena City College, a Hispanic serving institution, the Pathways to Completion title V grant on Sept. 1, 2020. Follow:
Loyal customers help Vroman’s start new chapter during COVID
Share: Vroman’s, Pasadena’s legendary bookstore, celebrates its 126th anniversary this year and times couldn’t be more challenging. After withstanding the Great Depression, two world wars, and over a century of ups and downs, the business is faced with new challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow: