Who owns the past? Norton Simon caught in legal battle over Nazi-looted art

Share: More than 80 years after Nazis forces seized the art collection of Jewish dealer Jacques Goudstikker, two of the paintings hanging inside Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum are once again at the center of a battle over who the rightful owners are. Although courts previously sided with the museum after years of litigation, a new lawsuit is using recently enacted California and federal laws designed to give families of survivors another opportunity to recover artwork taken through Nazi persecution.  The outcome could extend far beyond …

‘Practical Magic 2’ casts its spell on a new generation

Share: Earlier this month, the long anticipated sequel to the 1998 classic “Practical Magic” was released to theaters worldwide with Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Stockard Channing, and Diane Wiest reprising their roles as women of the Owens family, doomed to never find lasting love due to a curse on their lineage stemming from ancestry during the Salem witch trials. While the movie is canon to the book series written by Alice Hoffman, the film is titled “Practical Magic 2”, which is a lot more marketable …

‘Oh the Places You’ll Go!’ New PCC Metro station links SGV to SFV

Share: Students at Pasadena City College (PCC) will soon have a new way to commute to school as Metro Transit constructs the new eastern terminus of Metro’s North Hollywood to Pasadena bus transit line, which will connect the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Valley. “The fact that the line has a terminus at our campus is not only convenient for our students, faculty, and staff, it also represents our commitment to a sustainable future,” said PCC President Dr. José A. Gómez. The 19 …

Who let the dogs out? Pasadena Humane empties their shelters for free

Share: On August 29,  a sunny, beautiful Saturday in Pasadena, the sounds of barks and meows traveled through the air amongst the sound of lighthearted chatter that flooded the corner of Raymond and Del Mar Boulevard.  The faces filling the space included those of aspiring pet owners, including several families looking to add to their dynamic. However, the cost to adopt can often be more than some people can afford, leaving their dreams crushed, and far too many animals without a permanent home.  Pasadena Humane …

BLOTTER: Three individuals cited for ‘narcotic activity’ at Chevron

Share: Monday, August 17,2026 2:42 a.m. – Two people were advised to leave campus after a security guard reported them arguing near the mirror pool. They complied. 12:53 p.m. –  An individual was advised to leave campus after a staff member reported them entering the EOP&S office and harassing the staff. They complied.  1:13 p.m. –  Two people were advised to leave campus after an officer reported yelling from the circadian area. They complied.  Tuesday, August 18, 2026 No Activities Reported for this Period.! Wednesday, …