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One of SoCal's most fragrant festivals will bloom in Arcadia
The 10th Annual Plumeria Festival at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Friday, July 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 20 vendors, plumeria pros, food trucks, and music; LA Arboretum admission required. Several ethereal things can be your...
Eyes on the Street: Vincent Bikeway is Coming Together
Los Angeles County Public Works is making steady progress on the Vincent Community Bikeway. The project broke ground in 2023. The under construction facility will be a three mile long bikeway and walkway, located in the unincorporated Vincent area adjacent to Covina and Irwindale. About half of the route will run east and west as a multi-use path along the Big Dalton Flood Control Channel. Off-street path segments will be connected by on-street protected bike lanes on Irwindale Avenue, Lark Ellen Avenue, and Arrow Highway.
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity building ADUs in 10-day blitz
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV Habitat) last week announced its new program to help low-income homeowners add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to their property to provide an affordable rental for a low-income household. Their program offers a zero-interest construction loan with SGV Habitat serving as the contractor for the project.
‘The Tokens’ Brought Groove to Sierra Madre at Memorial Park
From classic harmonies to the icon rifts of decades past, The Tokens brought the feel and groove of classic rock to Memorial Park in Sierra Madre this past Sunday, July 14. Spearheaded by original Tokens member Phil Margo’s son, Noah (who toured with the original Tokens for over 25 years), the group of five guided people through Tokens history. They played their hit songs along with songs produced by the band through their record company B. T. Puppy Records.
Pasadena City Council Moves to Revise Controversial Noise Ordinance
The Pasadena City Council took unanimous steps on Monday night to revise the city’s noise ordinance, which had been criticized for potentially infringing on free speech rights. The council directed the city attorney to prepare amendments within 90 days. The proposed changes come after the city dropped charges against...
Huntington Health Ranks Among Top Hospitals in California and Los Angeles
Huntington Health in Pasadena has been named one of the top hospitals in California and Los Angeles by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025. The facility 10th in California and fifth in Los Angeles rankings, according to the prestigious annual hospital rankings released by the magaine on Tuesday. Huntington...
Dr. Michael Cao takes oath as new mayor of Arcadia
Arcadia City Councilman Michael Cao was sworn in as mayor Tuesday, succeeding April Verlato who most recently served as the city’s mayor since September 2023. “Service to others has been the cornerstone of my personal and professional journey, from my dedicated military service to providing healthcare, and now as Mayor of Arcadia,” Cao said in a statement. “I am deeply honored to serve Arcadia and will work to ensure our community remains a safe, healthy and prosperous place for all.”
Pasadena Pioneers Climate-Funded Affordable Housing Initiative
In a groundbreaking move, the City of Pasadena has secured $8.75 million in state climate change funds to support both affordable housing and sustainable transportation improvements. This innovative approach marks the first time California’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program has ever funded a homeownership project. The initiative,...
Longstanding Addiction Treatment Center Moves to New Pasadena Location
The Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (PCADD), a program of Social Model Recovery Systems, is marking its move to a new facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday. The event celebrates the program’s relocation to an upgraded building after decades of operation in the community. “This is...
New City of Chino Hills Teens Night Out Program Kicks Off with a Summer Teen Movie Night July 26
The City of Chino Hills is launching a new Teens Night Out program aimed at providing teens ages 13- to 17-years-old with safe and fun events to socialize, participate in activities, and meet new friends. The new program will offer different events throughout the year, kicking off with a free summer teen movie night full of games, prizes, and a screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3” on Friday, July 26 from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM at the Chino Hills Community Center, located at 14250 Peyton Drive. Enjoy free popcorn and additional refreshments available for purchase by cash only.
Council Extends Independent Police Auditor Contract for Six More Months
The City Council on Monday extended Independent Police Auditor (IPA) Richard Rosenthal’s contract by $90,000 for an additional six months. This extension also includes a rate increase from $250/hour to $300/hour. Rosenthal is scheduled to leave his position when the contract ends. “That will take us from July 18...
Free legal representation to be offered to low-income East L.A. renters
East Los Angeles -- Continuing efforts to provide protections to renters, the county Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance today to extend a program that provides free legal representation to low-income tenants in East Los Angeles and other unincorporated areas facing eviction. The program, which will take effect Jan. 1,...
Guest Opinion | Jonathan Gardner: Pasadena Unified School District Students Deserve the Best Teachers
For decades, in Pasadena area politics, there has been an undercurrent of feelings about some of our students which needs to be called out and remedied. Following the decades of white flight after the Supreme Court busing decisions along with the rhetoric that has been invoked to block prior parcel tax efforts to invest in PUSD students, we need to turn a final page on that past and chart a new path forward.
Some Pandemic-Era Restaurant Measures Could Become Permanent
The City Council is scheduled to consider amendments to the zoning code that would codify pandemic-era measures for restaurants, including walk-up windows by right, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit process for the on-site sale of alcohol, and outdoor dining on private parking lots and plazas. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, the...
WVWD Begins New Headquarters Transformation
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) proudly announces the start of renovations for its new headquarters, marking a pivotal moment in its efforts to enhance operational efficiency and community engagement. The project includes the transformation of warehouse buildings acquired by WVWD in 2019, located adjacent to the current offices. These upgrades will feature modern board rooms, conference facilities, and enhanced accessibility, solidifying the site as WVWD’s central administrative and operational hub.
Pasadena’s Black Infant Health Program Expands, Combatting Racial Disparities
The Pasadena Public Health Department will present an update on its Black Infant Health (BIH) Program to the Public Safety Committee on Wednesday, July 17. The program, which received initial funding in 1989, aims to address persistent racial disparities in infant mortality and preterm birth rates among African American families.
Pasadena’s Zoning Code Gets a Facelift
The Pasadena City Council unanimously approved amendments to the city’s zoning code on Monday, July 15, streamlining the process for project entitlements and making miscellaneous updates to regulations. The council voted to adopt staff recommendations for the zoning code amendments after a brief discussion. The approved changes will modify...
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