Brennon Dixson
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Louisiana Travel float stalls after mid-Rose Parade performance
It’s the second consecutive year the Louisiana float has had hiccups in the famed procession. → Read More
Flight cancellations impact Rose Parade travelers and volunteers
Some longtime float workers and out-of-state volunteers were stuck in airports without a way to Pasadena for the foreseeable future. → Read More
Sneak peek! Blue Diamond, Kaiser Permanente show off Rose Parade designs
The Rose Parade is only a few weeks out, and anticipation for the annual procession down for Colorado Boulevard is at a fever pitch. → Read More
Vin Scully treasured the roar of the crowd as grand marshal of Rose Parade, Rose Bowl
‘I have never, never had a day like this.,” Scully told R. Scott Jenkins, 2014 Tournament of Roses president → Read More
The Boy is back in town: ‘Blue Boy’ returns to The Huntington after vacationing in London
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the painting’s purchase, “The Blue Boy” was loaned out for a four-month exhibition run at the National Gallery, marking the first time The Huntington loan… → Read More
Pasadena’s Caltech breaks ground on Resnick Center, aims to ‘open new portals to sustainability’
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo at the groundbreaking of Caltech’s Resnick Sustainability Institute. Find out the role the institute will play in solving the climate cris… → Read More
On split vote, LA County to form new entity tasked with addressing homelessness
The entity was one of several recommendations made by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Homeless. Find out who supported and opposed the proposals and why. → Read More
Los Angeles County looks to form new entity to solve homeless crisis
Tuesday’s vote could mean the creation of a powerful new entity that allows Los Angeles County leaders to “take the first step to reforming how homeless systems are governed.” → Read More
3 decades after LA riots’ violence, leaders call for unity, healing
Haunting echoes of the unrest endure, but commemorations, celebrations and peace gatherings occurred across the region on Friday → Read More
As BA.2 gains strength, LA County’s Ferrer laments ‘shameful’ pace of federal funding
As of March 27, only 3% of emergency department encounters have been classified as COVID-related. Even so, the health department has indicated it is concerned with a new subvariant gaining traction… → Read More
With COVID’s shadow fading, smiles emerge from behind masks at LA Marathon
Athletes exchanged visible grins, high-fives and hugs with peers, the kind they hadn’t enjoyed since the socially distanced period arrived as pandemic crept into the region two years ago. → Read More
Protesters condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine in Westwood
Hundreds of demonstrators waved Ukrainian flags, played the Ukrainian national anthem and waved signs bearing such slogans as “Help save my home” and “Stop Putin.” → Read More
Pasadena City College teachers rally to extend remote learning as first day of in-person classes looms
Pasadena City College teachers protested on Colorado Boulevard Thursday to delay the return to live instruction. → Read More
Officials says Rose Parade, Rose Bowl game still have green light, but are keeping watch on COVID
The promise from leaders comes after “worst-case” warnings Los Angeles County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer. → Read More
Los Angeles leaders urge public not to fear shopping amid recent smash-and-grab attacks
A press conference Thursday came on the heels of 11 robberies and the arrests of 14 individuals who are believed to be connected to the thefts. → Read More
Coalition calls for California to require only near-lead-free faucets for sale
‘Unfortunately, water faucets and fixtures that are being introduced and marketed right now still leach lead into the water. This is unacceptable.’ → Read More
Sneak peek: Previews six Rose Parade floats for Jan. 1, 2022
The previews include floats from Torrance, Burbank, La Cañada Flintridge and Duarte’s City of Hope. → Read More
Neighbors: Local elementary kids clear 460 tons of garbage and a 40 under 40 award winner
Victor Elementary School was selected as a finalist in the Grades of Green’s Trash Free Lunch Challenge, and a San Pedro native is honored in Nashville, Tennessee as a 40 Under 40 award winne… → Read More
Pet of the Week: China is ready for adoption in Carson
Shelter workers said China is ready go to her forever home today. → Read More
SpringFest, Whale of a Day, Lego shipbuilding and more to do April 13-15 in the South Bay
There’s something for everyone to do, so check out these listings. → Read More