Pasadena Issues Another Health Warning due to Smoke Filled Skies
The Morris Fire in the San Gabriel Mountains above Azusa has grown to 1,850 acres and is currently 45 percent contained. To the west, a fire north of La Cañada Flintridge currently stands at 80 acres burned and 0 percent containment. With temperatures anticipated at 100 degrees plus for the rest of the week, smoke [...]
Pasadena PR Firm Hired by Breakaway Republics
The Saylor Company, a Pasadena-based public relations firm, has recently been hired by your not so average, everyday client that’s if separatist governments are average. The governments of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, to breakaway republics of Georgia in the South Caucasus region, have hired the PR firm specializing in crisis management and international affairs in [...]
PCC President Perfumo Resigns
Pasadena City College President and Superintendent Paulette Perfumo has resigned from her post for personal family reasons, as announced after a closed PCC Board meeting last night, August 25, 2009. The Pasadena City College Board of Trustees held a special meeting in order to discuss the appointment of a new college president. Perfumo had been [...]
Precautions Urged During Poor Air Quality And Hot Weather
With smoky conditions and temperatures approaching triple digits for the rest of the week, the Pasadena Fire Department and Pasadena Public Health Department remind everyone to take care of themselves, their children and their pets. “Due to the Morris Fire near Azusa and resulting poor air quality in Pasadena, elderly residents and other sensitive individuals, [...]
Health Care Reform’s Strongest Advocate Senator Ted Kennedy Dies at 77
Local Congressman Adam Schiff Comments on Kennedy’s Long Career
Just Take Over My Payments
“We just don’t want our property any more . . . it’s too much stress. We’re tired of being soaked by the bank, and we’re not going to send them another dime.” This frustrated woman and her husband bought a penthouse condo in Pasadena just above Cal Tech for $510,000 two to three years ago. [...]
The Big Boy on the Block: The Huntington and the Little Guys
A new permanent exhibition devoted to the history of science and technology includes fascinating exhibits on natural history (pictured), astronomy, medicine, and the science of light and optics.
Surf City Offers Eco-Tourism and Eco-Luxury
Upon arrival, you instantly feel release of the day-to-day stress and embark on a memorable and relaxing getaway.
Pacific Asia Museum’s New Exhibition: Calligraffiti
Featuring Writing in Contemporary Chinese and Latino Art
Pasadena Independent – August 27th, 2009
