PCC joins nationwide movement as students face pushback from admin, police

Share: As of early May, students all over the United States have gathered together to peacefully protest against the past and present actions of the Israeli government and to demand that their universities divest from Israel. After almost two weeks of protests nationwide, Pasadena City College has finally responded with a walkout attended by approximately 300 students and faculty calling for the school’s divestment of weapon manufacturing companies and oil companies that exploit the Middle East. Led by PCC’s Anti-War Club, the walkout included several …

BLOTTER: Almost there! Person fell asleep in front of java hut

Share: Monday, April 22, 2024 6:13 a.m.: An officer relayed an individual in lot 4. The individual was told to leave, obeyed.  9:41 a.m.: Faculty reported a male in the L building disturbing the peace. The male refused to leave when told by faculty and was accompanied off campus. 11:38 a.m. A student described a male gazing at female tennis players in the tennis courts. The individual was advised to leave, agreed.   Tuesday, April 23, 2024 9:22 a.m Faculty reported an individual loitering in …

PCC selects Jose Gomez as next permanent Superintendent-President

Share: Following several months of searching for a Superintendent-President, the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees has selected Interim Superintendent-President Jose Gomez in a 6-1 vote at a special Board meeting on Friday.  “I and the board are excited to have Dr. Gomez continue in his leadership role with us at Pasadena City College,” Board President Alton Wang said in an interview with the Courier. “I think he has shown great vision and tenacity as a leader so far. We have faith he will lead …

BLOTTER: Teens take a dive in closed Aquatic Center

Share: Monday, April 8, 2024: 12:05 pm.: A student reported his backpack was stolen from inside a classroom in the CA building while the class was outside viewing the eclipse. 11:40 pm.: The officer contacted a female in the quad. The subject was advised to leave and complied. Tuesday, April 9, 2024: No activities were reported for this date Wednesday, April 10, 2024: 6:08 am.: The officer conducted a pedestrian stop in lot 6. The transient was advised to loiter in the area. 10:33 am.: …

Two individuals remove PCC Pride Center flag in apparent targeted act

Share: In an alleged targeted attack against Pasadena City College’s (PCC) LGBTQ population, a Pride Flag was “taken down” by two individuals from outside PCC’s Pride Center, early on Sunday April 14 in an incident reported by PCC’s Title IX office.   Prior to the flag being removed it hung from PCC’s R building right in front of where the Pride Center is located.  “It’s with heavy hearts that we must share that the Pride Flag outside of our center was torn down,” PCC Pride Center …

BLOTTER: Lamp thieves flee the flea market

Share: Monday, April 1, 2024:  12:09 a.m.: A transient woman was found near the R building by the officer. After being advised to leave by the officer, the woman packed her things and vacated the area. 1:19 a.m.: Officer found a suspiciously parked vehicle parked in lot 5, level 3. The officer then approached the owner of the vehicle who was asleep, asked them to leave, and the person complied. 6:35 a.m.: Cadet reported a camp of transients in front of room 101 of the …

Four finalists named in Superintendent-President search

Share: As the Superintendent-President (S/P) search goes public for the first time beyond shared governance at Pasadena City College (PCC), the Board of Trustees (BOT) has announced the final four candidates that will participate in on-campus Q&A forums and meet-and-greets before a final decision by the Trustees for PCC’s next leader is expected by the end of the month.  The four candidates come from various backgrounds who Board President Kristine Kwong said in a campus-wide email were “well qualified” to serve as PCC’s next Superintendent-President. …

BLOTTER: Saxophone player causes late night ruckus in Lot 5

Share: Monday, March 25, 2024 7:32 a.m.: A transient around the Child Development Center was reported by staff and was found fleeing when the officer arrived.  12:25 p.m.: A subject was reported flaunting a knife at two students in lot 4, level 5. The situation is under investigation. 12:51 p.m.: An individual with their hands down their pants in CEC was reported. 6:28 p.m.: Reports of an individual crying by the library were made, issues were resolved as the officer contacted parties involved.   Tuesday, …

BLOTTER: 11 students trapped in elevator

Share: Monday, March 18, 2024 1:02 a.m.: The Pasadena Police Department was notified of a red SUV recklessly driving in lot 11 near the Child Development Center. When the officer arrived the vehicle was unable to be located.  10:29 a.m.: A student reported being stuck in the elevator on the second floor of the C building. The officer and facilities personnel helped retrieve the student from the elevator safely.  12:07 p.m.: An officer conducted a traffic stop in lot 8. An Uber driver was warned …

BLOTTER: Art critique gone wrong

Share: Monday, March 4, 2024 1:06 a.m.: An officer advised a female sleeping east of the R building to leave. 2:29 a.m.: An officer advised a male walking through parking lot 7 to leave and told him that the campus was closed. 8:16 a.m.: Staff reported an encampment in the staircase landing on the west side of the E building. An officer advised the occupant of the encampment to leave. 10:46 a.m.: Staff reported a male yelling at himself and setting up an encampment on …