Four Join Cancer Support Community Pasadena Board
Cancer Support Community Pasadena has announced the appointment of four new members to the organization’s board of directors: Ellen Knell, Vicki Laidig, George Mack and Natalie Smalley. “We’re thrilled...
View ArticleBertha Amelia Hernandez
Bertha will be remembered by all that knew her as a very special person who against all odds accomplished much, who gave much whenever she had the opportunity, and who asked for very little in return.
View ArticleFood Bank Struggles to Fill Shelves as Hunger Spreads
By Nina AghadjanianGlendale News-Press After nine months of COVID-19 and a third wave underway, the need for food assistance has reached unprecedented levels, sending Los Angeles County into the throes...
View ArticlePCF’s Yes, Virginia Grants Benefit 11 Local Nonprofits
Despite a year of hardship, Pasadena Community Foundation was able for the 26th consecutive year to bring the magic of Christmas to a number of area charitable organizations, thanks to grants from its...
View ArticlePasadena Students Celebrated for Research Project
Parents, teachers and superintendents came together recently for an award ceremony honoring local high school students who were part of Youth Research Vox. The new Pasadena-based nonprofit gives...
View ArticleFSHA Breaks Barriers With Streamed Virtual Fall Play
Although every industry has been affected by this pandemic, one thing will always ring true: the human need to connect through art. Though in-person performances are not possible, creative minds have...
View ArticleDodgers Historian’s Eventful Spring Training Alongside Lasorda
By Mark Langill Special to The Outlook My Master’s Class at Tommy Lasorda University began in spring training 2007 with one day’s notice and a late-night phone call that sounded like the opening of an...
View ArticlePFAR Installs New President in Virtual Ceremony
The Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors recently hosted its 114th annual Inaugural and Awards Virtual Ceremony. The celebratory event, themed “Leading Change,” honored the “local Realtor...
View ArticleTreasure Little Children Brings Joy to Huntington Hospital Patients
By Nina Aghadjanian The Outlook Amid a dim holiday season, Treasure Little Children brought joy to Huntington Hospital’s pediatric patients by donating a bounty of gifts through the Pasadena Police...
View ArticlePortantino Bill Would Require Mental Health Education
State Sen. Anthony J. Portantino has introduced Senate Bill 224, which would require that all students in California receive age-appropriate mental health education.The bill would ensure that pupils in...
View ArticlePortantino Links Art of Conversation to Political Science
Among the 120 California state legislators, Sen. Anthony Portantino may be the only one who lists his home telephone number on the state contact website.That’s led to a few odd conversations with his...
View ArticleSeason Hasn’t Begun, but CIF-SS Cancels Playoffs
The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section announced on Tuesday the cancellation of fall playoffs and championships for football, cross-country, girls’ volleyball and water polo due to...
View ArticlePasadena Food Hug Bolsters Minority-Owned Restaurants
Trisha Muse’s vision for Pasadena Food Hug, which she founded and launched in August with the Latino Restaurant Association, was to deliver comfort and hope to those on the front lines of the battle...
View ArticleRally Calls for Sports Restart
Car horns blared and balloons bobbled in a light breeze on Friday, January 15 when several dozen young athletes, their coaches and parents participated in a statewide “Let Them Play, California,”...
View ArticleObituary | Ronald ‘Corky’ Conzonire
Ronald “Corky” Conzonire was born February 12th, 1943 at Lincoln Hospital in Los Angeles. He was raised in Alhambra, California with his sister Harriette Donenfeld and brother Joe Conzonire. He...
View ArticleObituary | Richard Ernest Smith
Richard Ernest Smith (Ernie) passed away on Wednesday, January 13th. Born in 1933, he was the third and youngest child of Ben and Louise Smith joining siblings Ben Jr. and Barbara.Always a big...
View ArticleMaranatha High School Virtual Gala Is March 6
Maranatha High School has announced that its 2021 annual benefit event, “The Sky’s the Limit,” will be held virtually on Saturday, March 6. Maranatha relies on the generosity of organizations and...
View ArticleThe Rev. George Regas Is Honored by Legislature
The California Legislature last week honored the memory of Pasadena civil rights advocate Rev. George F. Regas, led by a motion to adjourn in Regas’ name by Assemblyman Chris Holden.Regas, who was...
View ArticlePasadena City College Foundation Names New Board Members
The Pasadena City College Foundation has announced the appointment of seven new members to its board of directors. The new members join other Pasadena area leaders to support PCC students and the...
View ArticleChad Augustin Is Named Pasadena Fire Chief
Chad Augustin, a deputy fire chief in Sacramento, will become the Pasadena Fire Department’s leader effective Feb. 22.The appointment of Augustin, who will oversee 190 full-time employees and an annual...
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