La banca en la avenida 42

Share: Just off of Figueroa Street in Highland Park sits Las Banquitas off to the side of the road right before Ave 42. Las Banquitas is spanish for “the benches,” something that would be beneficial for sitting when eating a meal. With 4.5 stars and only four reviews on Yelp, Las Banquitas has a bit of expectations from reviews and local customers. Finding Las Banquitas wasn’t very hard despite there being many food trucks in the area, as they typically have their name somewhere on …

Police Blotter: Student harassed near mirror pools

Share: Tuesday, May 30 A report was taken of graffiti found in Lot 5 Level 5. There was an area check for a lunch bag that was left unattended in the second floor of the C-building. A man was reported casing vehicles in Lot 5. After an area check, Officer Chan made contact with the subject and escorted the subject off campus. Wednesday, May 31 Officer Gonzales reported a hit and run around 9 a.m. A female student was transported to the health center because …

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist advises students at PCC

Share: Another person’s perspective can allow eye-opening realizations for things we know exist but don’t always acknowledge. Books allow us to do just that, and authors can help us further understand by directly telling us their story, just as one Pulitzer Prize-winning writer did on March 2. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen visited Pasadena City College as part of Pasadena’s annual “One City, One Story” community book celebration. Every year the Pasadena Public Library holds a program called “One City, One Story.” During the …