Share: The race for the position of Pasadena’s mayor has been called, with Councilmember Victor Gordo beating incumbent Mayor Terry Tornek, making Gordo the first Latino mayor of Pasadena. Gordo built up a strong lead as the votes began to be counted Nov. 3, and continued to hold a nine-point lead over Tornek as the count continued. By Tuesday night, both candidates agreed the race had been decided. “I am excited to work together with Pasadena residents and with my colleagues on the City Council …
Community reacts as Biden bumps Trump in election
Share: Thriller movies pale in comparison to the tension and suspense U.S. citizens experienced during the week of Election Day on Nov. 3. Follow:
Pick-up only for Dinner in the Park this Thanksgiving
Share: It’s the 50th anniversary of Dinner in the Park, a community Thanksgiving event that normally feeds hundreds of people outdoors at Pasadena’s Central Park in Old Town. The event, organized by Union Station Homeless Services, has supplied thousands of holiday meals to people who are hungry, without homes, and to low-income families. This year, due to COVID-19, people won’t be able to enjoy a large scale community gathering in the park, but there will still be Thanksgiving meal distribution, events, and opportunities to be …
With COVID cases rising, don’t re-open SoCal?
Share: As Southern California residents continue to demand the reopening of theme parks, restaurants, and malls, almost every county is still within the first tier of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy created by Governor Newsom. Follow:
Pasadena City Council considers Eddie Van Halen memorial site
Share: The Pasadena City council, at their Oct. 26 meeting, considered the possibility of building a permanent memorial to honor Eddie Van Halen. The legendary guitarist and a former resident of Pasadena died Oct.6, after a long battle with cancer. Follow:
Dia de Los Muertos: Even the dead are going virtual
Share: Día de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), an annual Mesoamerican holiday that celebrates the dead instead of mourning them, is being added to the list of events and holidays that are going virtual this year because of COVID-19. Although, there will be limited in-person events around LA County to help celebrate the holiday. The holiday takes place every year Nov. 1 and 2 and is normally celebrated with parades, communal feasts and festivals. The tradition originated in Aztec culture and is celebrated …
Pasadena mother sues police, fights charges after Anthony McClain protest
Share: A woman is suing the City of Pasadena and fighting battery charges after police pepper-sprayed her 11-year old child during an impromptu protest that followed the police shooting of Anthony McClain at La Pintoresca Park, Aug.15. Follow:
Building a Suicide Bridge barrier won’t save anyone
Share: On Monday, Sept. 21, during the meeting of the Public Safety Committee of Pasadena, the city had approved the final mockups of suicide prevention barriers designed by Chatsworth-based Custom Design Iron Works, Inc to install barriers on Colorado Street Bridge to deter jumpers. Although installing barriers on Colorado Street Bridge can reduce the chance of suicide attempts, to truly prevent suicidal actions the focus should be on treatment for depression and mental health. The installation of barriers has been a debate between preserving history …
Pasadena’s Coming Out Day: ‘We stand in solidarity’
Share: National coming out day was celebrated Oct. 11 for the LGBTQ community, and the City of Pasadena celebrated the day Oct. 13 via zoom with all members who wanted to join. Coming Out Day was celebrated for the LGBTQ community to safely come out to friends and family about being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, without feeling judged, hurt or threatened. “We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community and hope that our coming out day is a fun and positive experience for all,” said …
Protecting yourself from the horror of COVID this Halloween?
Share: Many families are anticipating a very different Halloween this year due to the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic. To keep the people of Pasadena safe the city has released guidelines on how to celebrate safely. In order for people to remain socially distant many of the traditional Halloween celebrations, such as trick or treating, are not recommended by the City of Pasadena. A news release from the office of the Pasadena city manager tells residents which events they should avoid, which are not permitted …