Share: The United States is no stranger to school shootings, but with shootings becoming more constant, on or near campuses the last four years, staff and students are being asked to attend training to stay aware and alert but most plans in place haven’t been practiced, including at Pasadena City College (PCC). Earlier this year a deadly shooting at Brown University had students under lock down, also known as sheltering in place. This tragedy, amongst others, prompted neighboring colleges such as East Los Angeles College …
Despite disapproval of Trump, students are afraid to speak out
Share: Recent polling from BBC, The Economist, and Silver Bulletin, suggests that Donald Trump’s approval rating is at an all time low since his second term, particularly concerning inflation, economy, and immigration. The Courier set out to examine how those frustrations may be reflected at Pasadena City College, speaking with students and staff to gauge the campus climate surrounding politics and political discussion. Among the concerns raised by PCC students were social issues impacting minorities, low-income communities and queer individuals, alongside rising housing and gas …
Proposed bill would require community colleges to provide abortion meds
Share: A newly proposed California bill, titled the Community College Student Right to Access Act, would require community colleges to provide medication abortion services on all campuses across California as soon as 2029. Introduced by Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, the bill, if passed, would allow roughly 2 million young adults access to abortion services currently only provided to typical four-year colleges. “Reproductive health care is essential health care,” said Assemblymember Catherine Setfani. “California has led the nation in protecting reproductive rights, and this bill is the next …
BLOTTER: Raw meat gets handled in the GM Building restroom sink
Share: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:05 a.m. – An individual reported she felt unsafe passing by a homeless person near the Tennis Courts. The subject was asked to leave. 11:06 a.m. – An officer escorted a homeless person in Lot 4 off campus after asking them to leave. 3:43 p.m. – A report was made by a student who had his bike stolen from the bike racks near the L Building. 6:15 p.m. – A custodian reported a homeless person sleeping in the GM Building. …
Correction: ‘Gov. Gavin Newsom visits PCC for Apprenticeship Week’
Share: For the record: In our article “Gov. Gavin Newsom visits PCC for Apprenticeship Week” published on May 1, 2026, quotes from Kevin Keane were inaccurately transcribed. We regret the error. Follow:
BLOTTER: Peeping Tom attempts to take photos in C Building bathroom
Share: Monday, May 4, 2026 2:06 p.m. A student reported that a male subject at Harbison Hall made a threatening statement towards her. Tuesday, May 5, 2026 1:36 a.m. An officer caught two homeless people wandering around the Mirror Pools. They were escorted off the premises. 1:14 p.m. A student reported that a man in the C building men’s bathroom attempted to sneak a camera under the handicap stall. He was asked to leave the campus. 3:34 p.m. Two people were reported for blocking vehicles …
Canvas hacked in nationwide attack
Share: In a nationwide cyberattack on Canvas, the learning management system used by many educational institutions, Pasadena City College (PCC) has also been targeted, with the college alerting users the platform is indefinitely offline as they monitor the situation. At about 1:37 p.m. PCC Alert issued a warning to avoid logging into Canvas. Providing further updates, PCC advised against responding to any messages or authorizing unfamiliar Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requests. For those already logged into the platform or who signed in after the hack, they …
Penny for your thoughts: ‘I don’t use coins at all’
Share: If you had a penny for every time someone used a penny, you’d have…well not much — and that’s kind of the problem. About five months after the U.S. Mint ceased penny production on November 12, 2025, the change seemed to go unnoticed. For consumers and businesses alike, the disappearance of the one-cent coin reflects a reality that had already taken hold: the penny had become more symbolic than practical. The decision to halt production was rooted in cost. According to the U.S. Mint, …
BLOTTER: Restroom encampments taken down across PCC campuses
Share: Monday, April 27, 2026 2:56 a.m. – Someone reported an unconscious person near the L building. The person was conscious and breathing and agreed to leave. 12:15 p.m. – A report was made by a student whose bicycle was stolen from the Annex area. 6:37 p.m. – A report was made by a student who saw someone attempting to cut the bike lock securing their bicycle. 11:27 p.m. – An officer escorted someone from Lot 4 off campus. Tuesday, April 28, 2026 8:25 a.m. …
Gov. Gavin Newsom visits PCC for Apprenticeship Week
Share: Today during Apprenticeship Week, Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Pasadena City College (PCC) to see the development of its Construction Trades Lab and to learn more about PCC’s career technical programs. As a program funded by the Walter Family Foundation via LA Rises, a recovery initiative addressing the Eaton Fire, the lab is part of this recovery effort. The program not only intends to create a needed workforce to rebuild after the fires, but also to teach trade skills and to increase apprenticeship opportunities. “Most …