Share: A new opportunity named the “PCC Summer Ocean Science Research Program” is being initiated by the college’s STEM department using the $500,000 grant they received from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The three-year grant will provide 16 students each year with hands-on experience in marine science and inspire them to pursue further education and careers in the field. To qualify, students will need to be enrolled or have completed one of the following by the end of the fall semester: Geology 1 (Physical Geology), …
‘Democracy requires our rage’: Pasadena wants No Kings in America
Share: “We have to fight back. And that’s what this is about. There are millions of people in the United States who are in rallies just like this. Saying ‘no’ to kings in America,” said Congresswoman Judy Chu atop the steps of Pasadena City Hall on October 18 at the No Kings Day protest “No Kings! No Kings! No Kings!” Chu chanted, her words echoed by the roaring gathering of demonstrators that were just a handful of people hours before. “And how dare he? This …
BLOTTER: Solicitors solicited, police investigate
Share: Monday, October 13 8:17 a.m. – Facilities reported an individual harassing vendors in the Quad. They were confronted and advised. 9:08 a.m. – A Professor reported feeling threatened by a student acting hostile towards her during class. An Officer spoke to those reporting and the Dean of the department who spoke to the staff and the student. 11:37 a.m. – Staff reported an individual in the 2nd floor of the C Building who was entering classes and offices yelling at people. They were escorted …
Multi-factor authentication expels fake student bots
Share: At educational institutions bots have been an issue plaguing schools for many years and Pasadena City College is no different. Yet, recent information from PCC administration and staff have revealed that the problem has practically been solved. This is mostly thanks to multi-factor authentication (MFA) which will become mandatory at PCC after fall 2025. Students at PCC may have noticed a banner displayed on LancerPoint titled “MFA” as shown below as well as posters around the school with the same title and more information. …
Altadena is on the fence about SoCal Edison’s Compensation Program
Share: Last week, Southern California Edison (SCE) held a series of public feedback sessions regarding their newly proposed Wildfire Relief Compensation Program for victims of the Eaton Fire, which killed 19 people and destroyed over 9,000 structures. Four sessions were held in total: two virtual sessions over Zoom, and two in-person workshops. The last session took place on Monday, September 29th, in the gymnasium at Loma Alta Park in Altadena, where capacity for the event overflowed far beyond the gym’s entrance. Police were present, in …
All aboard the A line: 4 new cities hop on the world’s longest light rail line
Share: Last Friday, Metro celebrated the opening of new A Line stations, connecting more historic neighborhoods to the LA transit map. This is a further realization of the public transit goals that LA has been working on since 1990. The main event was at the North Pomona station and was attended by Los Angeles and California officials. All four of the new stations had free merchandise and food trucks for all who wanted to join the stations’ first voyages. There was a large turnout for …
BLOTTER: Students approached by men trying to show them porn
Share: Monday, September 01, 2025 2:52 p.m. – A student reported that his wallet was stolen from his backpack after it was left unattended in the Gymnasium locker room. Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:25 p.m. – Sheriffs from Palmdale requested information about a PCC student who was reported missing in their city. 2:08 p.m. – A student reported that there was a man inside of the C-building trying to show her pictures of his genitals. The suspect was gone before police arrived. 3:10 p.m.- A …
Police say no foul play involved in death of person found near campus
Share: An unresponsive occupant – later determined to be deceased – was discovered in their vehicle on East Green Street by campus police on August 25th. A call first alerted Pasadena City College’s Police and Safety Department (PSD) of a suspicious vehicle parked by the Child Development Center. Campus police responded the same day, at approximately 6:40 p.m. The officer discovered said vehicle being inhabited by someone seemingly unconscious. After attempting and failing to wake them up, the officer swiftly notified the Pasadena Police Department …
BLOTTER: Multiple hit-and-runs, vehicle collisions reported during first week
Share: Monday, August 25, 2025 2:15 a.m. – A transient was observed on security cameras, loitering in Lot 5. The subject was asked to leave. 11:30 a.m. – Staff received an email requesting police response at an off campus address. The Temple City sheriff’s office was contacted to assist with the welfare check. The welfare check was conducted, and the residents in question checked out fine. 12:18 p.m. – A cadet reported that there was a traffic collision at the intersection of Cordova street and …
PCC students hopeful about divestment after Trustees meeting
Share: On May 14, at a Board of Trustees Committee meeting, PCC students approached the Board to encourage them to divest from companies with ties to military contractors and major polluters in protest against Israel’s war on Palestine. Around this time last year, PCC’s Associated Students (ASPCC) unanimously passed a resolution in support of the PCC Foundation divesting, giving the Foundation a deadline of July 2025, less than a month away now. During the meeting, the Board shared their progress in accordance with the PCC …