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Concerns raised locally after death row inmate transfer
CHINO, Calif. — In a historic move, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is transferring prisoners with death sentences out of San Quentin prison and the Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) and into institutions around the state with an electrified secured perimeter. More than 40 inmates have...
Smoke from prescribed fire may be detected in High Desert
Update: Authorities on Monday afternoon canceled the Tanbark Prescribed Fire in the Angeles National Forest due to environmental conditions. The agency will reschedule the prescribed fire at a later date to be determined, which could still be this week. Smoke from the Tanbark Prescribed Fire in the Angeles National Forest may be detected in parts of Southern California, including the High Desert of San Bernardino County. ...
2024 Altadena Summer Concert Lineup!
At 7:00 pm on Saturday, July 6, 2024, the Summer Concert Series will begin in the amphitheater at Farnsworth Park in Altadena!. This event is sponsored by the Altadena Rotary, as well as the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department and the 5th District Supervisorial Office. The summer concert...
Free Jazz Concert at Washington Park
Join fellow adults 50+ for a free evening of music. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department and Pasadena Village are collaborating with Clazzical Notes to bring vocalist Cathy Segal-Garcia and guitarist Larry Koonse to serenade the public on the shady lawn at Washington Park. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and picnic to enjoy while hearing their subtle and captivating music.
Open Letter to City of San Gabriel Vice Mayor Denise Menchaca
We were quite surprised to see you at the Alhambra-Monterey Park Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 1st. It is hypocritical of you to “support” our neighboring cities’ Pride celebration when the City of San Gabriel did nothing to recognize the start of Pride Month and is not participating in the San Gabriel Valley Pride Tour, despite receiving an open invitation from the SGV LGBTQ Center at a San Gabriel City Council meeting in February.
Fun at Pasadena’s Birthday Bash
On Sunday, June 9, the City of Roses was celebrated as the city of stars (of the silver screen variety). The Pasadena Museum of History hosted “Happy Birthday Pasadena: Silver Screen Extravaganza,” a special movie-themed celebration for the city’s 138th birthday. The event kicked off the museum’s new exhibition, “Lights! Camera! Action! Hollywood Magic in Pasadena,” which explores how the city and its people served as backdrops and trailblazers for the early film industry.
Fullerton to operate at nearly $9.5 million deficit next fiscal year
The Fullerton City Council during a scheduled meeting Tuesday night approved the 2024-25 fiscal year operating budget by a 4-1 vote. According to a presentation to the council prior to the vote, the budget for the coming fiscal year will be having the city operate at a more than $9.4 million deficit.
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