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 …
Autumn whimsy meets slasher horror at Sugarmynt Gallery
Share: Nestled in the gorgeous and historic district of South Pasadena, right off the S Pasadena station on the Metro A Line, beneath the leaves of a grove of Camphor trees on Meridian Avenue, is the Sugarmynt Gallery. Located directly behind the house that served as the Myers family home in the opening scenes of the original “Halloween” movie from 1978. Sugarmynt Gallery first opened its doors in 2015, and ever since has celebrated horror, nostalgia and pop culture with the most immersive and creative …
BLOTTER: PCC police respond to reports of stalking, public intoxication
Share: Monday, September 28, 2026 12:24 a.m. – A person was reported by staff to be swinging an aluminum water bottle and almost hitting other students. The person was gone by the time campus officers arrived at the scene. 1:41 p.m. – A report was taken from a student who filed a report complaining about other students. 3:42 p.m. – A student declined medical attention from paramedics after staff requested assistance for the student who reported feeling unwell. The student instead left campus with their …
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, …