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Incumbent Mike Garcia (R) and George Whitesides (D) are running in the general election in California’s 27th Congressional District
Incumbent Mike Garcia (R) and George Whitesides (D) are running in the general election in California’s 27th Congressional District on Nov. 5, 2024. The 27th district is one of 19 nationwide—including five in California—in which a Republican represents a district Joe Biden (D) won in 2020. Biden won the 27th over Donald Trump 54.0% to 43.9% in 2020. In the 2022 election, Garcia won re-election 53.2%–46.8% over Christy Smith (D). In that year’s gubernatorial election, Brian Dahle (R) won the district 50.9% to 49.1% over Gavin Newsom (D). The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee lists the district as a target for this year. As of July 5, 2024, four major race rating outlets rated the general election Toss-up.
Pasadena Public Library Summer Reading Program Continues
Pasadena Public Library is halfway through its annual Summer Reading Program (until Saturday, July 27). This summer’s theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat,” encourages participants to explore reading as a restorative method of self-improvement and self-preservation. Children, teens, and adults are participating in activities centered around reading, restoration, reducing...
Emily Suñez Wins the Robert Gorski Access Award
The City of Pasadena recognized Emily Suñez as the 2024 recipient of the Robert Gorski Access Award, an award established by the City of Pasadena Accessibility and Disability Commission. It is presented annually to a Pasadena resident with a disability who has made a significant contribution toward improving accessibility and quality of life for people with disabilities and the City of Pasadena’s disability community. Emily will be honored at the Pasadena City Council meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Numerous wildfires erupt after 126 lightning strikes hit within California's Tahoe National Forest
Fire crews in California have been busy working to contain and extinguish numerous wildfires that erupted over the weekend after more than 100 lightning strikes were reported inside Tahoe National Forest in just 24 hours.
Reduced Hours for $20-an-Hour Fast Food Workers in California Raise Concerns
A new California legislation increased the hourly salary for fast food workers from $16 to $20 as of April 1. As a result, Lawrence Cheng, whose family owns seven Wendy’s outlets south of Los Angeles, has had to make adjustments to operations. To deal with the rise in labor...
California Outlaws & San Gabriel Valley Monarchs Settle for an 11-11 Tie in Monday’s Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League Slugfest
The California Outlaws took a 9-4 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning in Monday’s Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League game against the San Gabriel Valley Monarchs. The Monarchs, however, scored four times in the seventh, twice in the eighth and once in the ninth as both programs...
New Play Reading Festival to Feature Keiko Green
PASADENA — Boston Court Pasadena’s New Play Reading Festival will present “You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!” by Keiko Green on Sunday, July 21, at 12 p.m. In this funny, biting, moving piece of meta-theatricality, M’s small family feels the pressure of...
California authorities warn of 'hugging' robbers
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - A new robbery "trend" is making the rounds and local authorities are warning that while it may seem innocent at first, it's anything but. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a home in Rancho Santa Margarita on July 2 regarding a robbery.
AARP California and Pasadena Audubon Society to Host Virtual Bird Watching Event
In a bid to promote outdoor engagement and wildlife appreciation, AARP Los Angeles is partnering with the Pasadena Audubon Society to offer a virtual introduction to local bird watching. The event, scheduled for Thursday, July 25, aims to educate participants about the diverse avian population in the Los Angeles area.
Pomona police arrest multiple suspects in weekend incidents
POMONA, California — Pomona police arrested several individuals over the weekend in connection with various crimes, including firearm possession, narcotics, and a warrant for murder. Early Monday morning, July 15, officers were dispatched to a bar on South San Antonio Avenue where a patron was threatening individuals and brandishing...
“The Philadelphia Eleven” Documentary Screening Marks 50th Anniversary of Women’s Ordination
All Saints Church 132 North Euclid Avenue, announced it will host a second showing of “The Philadelphia Eleven, a documentary about the first women ordained as Episcopal priests, marking the 50th anniversary of the historic event” on July 28 at 5:00 p.m. in its Learning Center. The film...
Monrovia School District Welcomes Three New Assistant Superintendents
Monrovia Unified School District welcomed three new assistant superintendents:. Dr. Vanessa Landesfeind, the new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, previously served as Director of Student Support Services at Centinela Valley Union High School District and has experience as a principal and assistant principal. She holds a doctorate from USC and degrees from CSULB, where she's been an educational administration lecturer since 2009.
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