Share: Ten members of Pasadena City College’s women’s basketball team have sued the college and three members of its coaching staff, including former Head Coach Joseph Peron, and former Assistant Coaches Bill “Rocky” Moore and Gary Potts, alleging years of sexual harassment, discrimination, battery and financial misconduct. The lawsuit was officially filed in the Superior Court of California on September 17. The plaintiffs are identified as Jane Does in the lawsuit to protect their identities given the sensitive nature of the allegations. In the complaint, the plaintiffs jointly allege that Peron, Moore, and Potts sexually harassed them, discriminated against them due to their religions and sexual orientations, took money from them, made sexual comments, and other inappropriate behavior that made them feel embarrassed and scared. According to the lawsuit, this alleged sexual commentary …
BLOTTER: Individual found deceased in Quad
Share: Monday, October 12, 2026 4:50 a.m. – A security guard found a homeless person sleeping near SV-28 and advised them to leave. 7:30 a.m. – An officer found a homeless person sleeping in parking lot 5, level 1 and advised them to leave. 7:43 a.m. – The Child Development Center staff reported a homeless person sleeping by the entrance and advised them to leave. 11:57 a.m. – An officer took a report for stalking. 12:10 p.m. – A staff member reported a homeless person …
Fullerton routs PCC football as Lancers drop second consecutive game
Share: The adage “the best defense is a good offense,” however cliche it might be, fits the success formula of the Pasadena City College (PCC) football team. In all but two of the Lancers’ games this season—the two blowout wins against Santa Barbara City College and Bakersfield College—PCC has gained fewer yards than its opponent. This methodology is unconventional but not necessarily wrong; with a 5-3 record, this season’s results serve as evidence to its efficacy. In the Oct. 24 game, however, the Fullerton College …
‘Frankenstein’ is a monster mashing success
Share: The bold lights illuminate Victor Frankenstein’s striking brown eyes during his opening monologue, regretfully recounting how his creation, the Creature, led to the deaths of everyone he holds dearly. The Mainstage Theater presented “Frankenstein” directed by Matt Braaten from Oct. 16 to Oct. 24. After previously writing an article explaining what goes on behind the scenes in the creation of “Frankenstein’s” play, I long awaited seeing it finally come to life in the theater. The immense effort made by the entire department made “Frankenstein” …
Former PCC dispatcher claims Matchan’s misconduct dates back to 2005
Share: Christy Lopez, a former Pasadena City College police dispatcher, alleges she experienced sexual harassment and threats from former Police Chief Steven Matchan around 2005, nearly two decades before the period covered by the allegations from a current lawsuit against the college and Matchan. Lopez says she experienced similar behaviour from Matchan to what was alleged by the plaintiffs shortly after he joined the department and was still an officer. Lopez, who says she was 19 at the time, claims Matchan made inappropriate comments about …
From gas to green: PCC plans for new electric fleet
Share: According to a three-phase sustainability implementation plan released back in July, PCC predicts that 2030 will be the projected year to “decarbonize PCC facilities and fully electrify the campus vehicle fleet.” This means that the college plans to replace the gasoline and fuel powered campus vehicles, such as trucks and vans, with vehicles that run solely on electricity. This follows Resolution NO. 799, which was adopted by the Board of Trustees in December 2023, establishing goals to reduce the college’s environmental impact. “Having started …
Local gallery displays a never-ending world of crystals
Share: When the heavy doors shut at Fulcrum Arts—a small, unassuming building nestled between a Mexican restaurant and a demolition company—it might feel like being transported to another world. Through thick panes of rounded glass, the view of the city outside is distorted, and high quality insulation keeps the street noise at bay. A speaker plays a strange mix of layered static, crackling and popping. There are crystals everywhere. Specifically, they are borax crystals, and they are the unique medium of “Julie Tolentino: And Never …
Chief of Police Steven Matchan resigns amid lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment
Share: PCC Chief of Police Steven Matchan has resigned amid a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual assault, according to an email sent to PCC faculty on Thursday morning. As the Courier previously reported, Matchan is currently in the middle of a lawsuit, along with the college and other officials, due to allegations of sexual harassment against him from six former and current female Campus Police employees. According to court documents, the alleged harassment spans over nearly a decade. In the Courier’s original reporting on the …
BLOTTER: Staff member narrowly escapes skater collision
Share: Monday, October 5, 2026 4:12 a.m. – A security guard found two homeless people sitting with a dog south of the CA building; they were advised to leave. 10:37 a.m. – A staff member reported that a student left a disturbing comment online. 11:01 a.m. – An officer contacted a homeless person in the L building, and the person was escorted off campus. 1:03 p.m. – An officer took a report of an incident involving harassment/threats. 2:12 p.m. – A student reported their vehicle …
PCC volleyball climbs to top of division with win over Mt. SAC
Share: In the midst of their seven game winning streak PCC women’s volleyball welcomed Mt. San Antonio Wednesday evening, quickly outmatching them offensively and defensively, a trend that persisted throughout their sets. The Lancers were led by two strong performances from outside hitter Bobbie Torres and middle blocker Delaney Blied as their combined 32 points rallied the team to a 3-1 victory, progressing their winning streak to eight games. Throughout the Lancers winning streak, the team has consistently displayed their versatility when it comes to …