BLOTTER: Person parks car on stairs at Galloway Plaza

Share: Monday, October 9, 2023:  10:54 a.m.: Animal Control was called to help catch a bat that was flying inside the CA building stairwell. 1:28 p.m.: A student reported her backpack was stolen from the locker rooms in the CA building 7:44 p.m.: A man pacing by his vehicle was reported by a student in Lot 4 level 3. The man was also spotted with an unidentified substance on his hands that he had gotten from his trunk. The responding officer approached the man who …

Friday the 13th brings bad luck and good deals

Share: Friday the 13th has long been considered an ominous and spooky date, filled with anxieties about bad luck and misfortune. This superstitious paranoia, known as “paraskevidekatriaphobia,”  is deeply rooted in history as old as time. As we approach spooky season, let’s get into the origins of Friday the 13th’s fascinating mix of myths, legends, and cultural beliefs.  One theory traces the fear of this day back to ancient Norse mythology. In Norse folklore, it is believed that 12 gods were having a dinner party …

Episode Five: Israel-Hamas War

Share: Following news of the attack on Israel, hosts David and Sol go over first reactions to the surprise attack carried out by Hamas. What led to the unexpected escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict and how will this affect the rest of the world? Audio Version: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4G78S8WiJ2stgP6Z36tL98?si=c3496ca1b50c4997 YouTube:   Follow:

Horoscopes can add some pizzazz to your October

Share: As we welcome in the harvest season with pumpkin spice, horror movies, and halloween-themed shenanigans, a change in season also signals a shift in the universe around you. This week, we welcome Friday the 13th, along with a new moon and solar eclipse entering Libra on Oct 14— the first since 2004, so don’t miss it! Whether that means celebrating the fruits of your astrological sign, or staying cautious of what’s to come, let’s take a look at your horoscope readings for the month …

Doors open for all on freebie Fridays at the Norton Simon

Share: Aaron Preacher sat on a bench and observed the sculpture garden that is placed inside the Norton Simon Museum on Friday, Oct. 8th. Preacher brought his 5-year-old daughter who ran around the garden of the outdoor museum for which he used to work.  He and his wife back then had taken their daughter all the time to Norton Simon when she was born, but now that things have opened up again post-pandemic, he wanted to see if she was interested. This Friday is special …

Modernized classic returns 20 years later in ‘The Exorcist: Believer’

Share: Although “Exorcist: Believer” will never take the place of the original “Exorcist”, it is a very close second. The acting was top notch, the effects were spectacular, and the story behind how the possession came to be was fantastic. The director of this film, David Gordon Green, has quite a good amount of experience in the horror world. He was also the director of the reboot of “Halloween” in 2018, “Halloween Kills” in 2021, and “Halloween Ends” in 2022. While it was definitely a …

Wildlife Day: How to handle our urban critter friends

Share: Weeknight: 10 PM. It’s a wonderful evening for a nice, cool, late night stroll with your beloved fur baby. It’s a calm evening, but as you round the block, you hear loud vocalizations. As you turn around, you see a group of 3 coyotes. You ask yourself, “What do I do? How can I protect myself and my dog?” Well, Pasadena Humane Society has you covered. For the first ever time in the history of the Pasadena Humane Society, great minds have come together …

Student loan relief doesn’t ease the burden for borrowers

Share: Last year, I woke up to the most surreal news when President Joe Biden forgave my outstanding student loan debt and declared me almost debt free. This week I was reminded that 6 out of 9 people decided that was stupid and slapped me in the face with my debt again. Now after three years of payments being paused, millions of Americans are coming face to face with their student loans again, but some know their debt will never be paid off. For college …

Demon Doja and Lil Lucifer: Is satanic promo worth the fall?

Share: Upside down crosses, devilish tattoos, and demon talk- is it all an act for clicks and streams or is it authentic and genuine? Does it even really matter? These are the questions some singers and rappers in the music industry have been getting asked from fans for years.   Mainstream artists like Doja Cat, Lil Uzi Vert, and Playboi Carti took a mysterious turn towards a “satanic” appeal that are displayed in their music, performances, fashion, and social media, leaving their audience trying to figure …

Low crime continues at PCC, yet fear persists

Share: The Clery Act federally requires all colleges and universities to record and publicize specific campus crime statistics and safety policies. PCC’s Annual Campus Safety Report covers crimes reported on the main, Foothill, Rosemead, and PCC’s Northwest campuses. This year’s Annual Campus Safety Report shows nearly the same rate of low crime since 2020, a trend consistent since 2016 even considering the recent decrease in enrollment due to the pandemic.  Of reportable crimes, the largest numbers are mostly property theft. In 2022 across all four …