New radio system will boost first-responder efficiency and improve public safety
New radio system will boost first-responder efficiency and improve public safety Just in time for Pasadena’s largest annual public events – the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game – and a year ahead of deadline, the city of Pasadena is ready to roll out its new radio system designed to streamline communications among first responders. [...]
Supreme Court Rules on Challenges to the State’s Plan to Dissolve Redevelopment Agencies
Supreme Court Rules on Challenges to the State’s Plan to Dissolve Redevelopment Agencies Court Decides the State Has the Authority to Dissolve Redevelopment Agencies but Does Not Have the Authority to Condition Their Continued Existence on Required Payments Resolving challenges filed by the California Redevelopment Association, the League of California Cities, and the cities of [...]
redwhite+bluezz POPS WITH NEW YEARS EVE PRIX FIXE MENU
‘redwhite+bluezz, the city’s premiere destination for cutting edge Americana cuisine and jazz, continues to be the hot spot for New Years Eve festivities in Old Pasadena. For the sixth consecutive year, the restaurant is open for special holiday dinners featuring food and wine from its award-winning menu and wine list. In addition to an assortment [...]
Governor Brown Appoints Pasadena Lawyer to Los Angeles Superior Court
Gov. Jerry Brown appointed Roberto Longoria, 48, of Pasadena, to judgeship of Los Angeles Superior Court Tuesday. Longoria has been a sole practitioner since 2006. Previously, he served as a senior trial attorney for the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office from 1994 to 2006. Longoria was a trial attorney for the Orange County Public [...]
20 Year Old Shot and Killed in Pasadena Tuesday Morning
At approximately 5:40 a.m. Tuesday Dec 27, Pasadena Police Officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Marengo Ave. and Dearborn St. Officers conducted an extensive area check and found a male Hispanic, approximately 20 years old deceased in the 100 block of Dearborn. Detectives are investigating the incident as a homicide. The [...]
Santa Anita Race Track Draws 44,000 Plus Fans – Hero John Shear Returns to Paddock Position
By Terry Miller While there were many winners during Boxing Day’s opener at Santa Anita, none could actually top that of Paddock Guard John Shear, 91, returning to his job at the track after facing a near death experience last spring when he saved a young girl from a bolting horse. Shear threw himself in [...]
New Laws Take Effect Jan 1. 2012
California has changed possession of an ounce or less of marijuana from a misdemeanor to an infraction. Though the fine remains $100, there’s no jail time or notation on your criminal record. Open Carry will no longer be legal thanks to Anthony Portantino’s AB 144 which was signed earlier this year. With some exceptions, it [...]
Arboretum ReOpens Post Windstorm
Thanks to the hard work of Arboretum staff and volunteers, joined by workers from across Los Angeles County, The Los Angeles County Arboretum is able to reopen ahead of schedule. As many of you know, these holiday weeks are among the best to visit the Arboretum and enjoy nature’s beauty. In addition to the cleanup [...]
Pasadena Independent 12/29/11
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Photos of the Year 2011
Sometimes an image just strikes us…a moment in time, frozen and forever etched in our memory. Such was this image that really requires no caption. Photo by Terry Miller As the next few days progress , we’ll take a look back at some images that made news this year in Los Angeles County.