BREAKING: Two international students at Pasadena City College (PCC) have had their F-1 student visas revoked, according to an email sent to the PCC community today by President José A. Gómez.
Editorial: Colleges must protect students and scholars from deportation
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Fire in D building triggers evacuation, no injuries reported
Share: A fire broke out in the student success center at Pasadena City College (PCC)’s D building Tuesday afternoon, prompting a swift evacuation but resulting in no injuries. At approximately 2:14 p.m., emergency services received a call about a fire in the D building, according to a Rave alert and data published in PulsePoint, a portal that reports active 911 calls. The cause of the fire was a bluetooth speaker that was charging when its lithium battery exploded, igniting a fire inside a wooden storage …
Media Monitor: Why Trump is at war with the AP Stylebook
Share: In journalism, the words we choose shape the way people understand the world. That’s why newsrooms rely on style guides—references that ensure consistency, accuracy, and fairness in reporting. The Associated Press Stylebook is the most influential of them all. Its guidance extends far beyond AP reporters, shaping coverage across newspapers, broadcasters, and digital media that adopt its standards. When the AP makes an editorial decision, it has a ripple effect. And that’s exactly why Donald Trump has set his sights on it. The AP’s …
Finding the root of the tree removal problem at the mirror pools
Share: A construction site at Pasadena City College’s (PCC) Mirror Pools has raised questions among students and faculty after decades-old trees were removed from the landmark at the start of January. According to PCC spokesperson Alexander Boekelheide, the project aims to renovate the mirror pools, relocate pool pumps and other equipment beneath the main entrance of the Jack Scott building. “The renovation of the pools will consist of repairing cracks, replacing the coping caps, along with replacing and relocating all the pool equipment,” Boekelheide said …
Eaton Fire: Classes resume as PCC picks up the pieces
Share: Pasadena City College (PCC) reopened its doors Monday, welcoming students and staff back to its campuses after a four-day closure due to the devastating Eaton Fire. While the college sustained only minor damage, the impact of the fire was visible across campus, and the broader community continues to grapple with the aftermath of one of California’s deadliest blazes. “Although Pasadena City College has sustained minor damage, our hearts and our prayers and our thoughts are with our greater community,” said PCC superintendent-president José A. …
Impacted by the Eaton Fire? Here’s how to drop your classes with a refund
Share: The Eaton Fire has devastated communities across Southern California, burning over 14,000 acres, displacing more than 100,000 residents, and destroying over 4,000 structures. Among those impacted are Pasadena City College (PCC) students, faculty, and staff. To support affected students, PCC has policies in place to allow students to drop winter session classes with a full refund, even if the refund deadline has passed. How to drop classes before January 12 Students still within their course’s refund deadline can withdraw from classes online through LancerPoint: …
Burn-out, containment, and WUI: A guide to firefighting lingo
Share: The Eaton Fire has already left a devastating mark on the region, scorching over 13,000 acres and destroying thousands of structures, including the homes of Pasadena City College (PCC) students and faculty. With containment at just 3%, according to CAL FIRE, firefighters are facing immense challenges as they battle the blaze. If you’re watching the news and scratching your head at some of the terminology used, you’re not alone. This explainer can help. Fuel: The source Fire needs fuel to burn, and in the …
Eaton Fire destroys homes of PCC students, faculty
Share: The Eaton Fire continues to wreak havoc across Pasadena and Altadena, burning 13,690 acres with 0% containment and destroying over 4,000 structures. Among those affected are several members of the Pasadena City College community. The fire, which has claimed the lives of five individuals, has forced more than 100,000 residents to evacuate, leaving many uncertain about their future. Students and faculty devastated Several members of the PCC community have lost their homes in the fire, including student Jose Gadea and his family of ten. …
Campus to remain closed through Sunday as Eaton Fire grows to over 10,600 acres
Share: Pasadena City College (PCC) will remain closed with all classes canceled through Sunday, Jan. 12, as the Eaton fire continues to devastate the region, Superintendent-President José A. Gómez announced Wednesday. “We have lost our peace,” Gómez said during a press conference. “Although Pasadena City College has sustained minor damage, our hearts and our prayers and our thoughts are with our greater community.” The college sustained damage from the ongoing windstorm, including loose exterior panels on several buildings, downed light poles and trees, scattered debris, …