Altadena Town Council Election: New Website and Social Media

The documents for candidates and information for voters is available on the new website and also on Altadena Patch.

Altadena Town Council Election: Candidate Applications Due May 17

The Altadena Town Council election will be held June 8.

A Look at Restaurant Inspection Grades in Altadena

How did your favorite eatery fare?

National Park Service Recommends Congressional Legislation to Protect San Gabriel Mountains and River

The recommendation came after a study Congress requested in 2003 to address the need for greater recreational opportunities and protected open space in the San Gabriel Valley.

Address Local Issues at Holden Town Hall

Assemblymember Chris Holden will have a “100 Days Town Hall” April 18. Do you want to talk with him about issues affecting the 41st Assembly District?

Deadline: Public Letters for Muir Athletic Field Alternative Due April 2

The City of Pasadena is considering putting the soccer field planned for Hahamongna Watershed Park at John Muir High School instead and wants the public’s input.

Photo: Congresswoman Judy Chu Shows Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Ban

On the day the U.S. Supreme Court took up the issue of Proposition 8, the California ballot measure that banned same-sex marriage, Congresswoman Judy Chu posted this photo to Facebook to show what side she's on.

Same-Sex Marriage: Altadena Community Church UCC Shows Support

The Altadena Community Church, United Church of Christ showed support on its facebook page for same-sex couples to wed as the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of California Proposition 8 Tuesday.

What Did Your Congresswoman's Seat Cost?

Find out how much Rep. Judy Chu had to raise to win the 27th District seat.

Public Hearing: Sprint Applying for Wireless Telecommunication Facility at Assisted Living Center

A minor conditional use permit is required to allow the facility on the residential site near the Pasadena-Altadena border.

Assemblymember Holden Names District Women of the Year

The two women represent opposite ends of the 41st Assembly District.

Antonovich Declares March 16 "Five Acres Day"

The occasion is in honor of the 125th anniversary of the local child-helping organization.

Chu Introduces Bill to Support Independently Owned Pharmacies

The bill would allow community pharmacies to better compete in the prescription drug marketplace against larger pharmacies.

Two Meetings to Address Muir High School Sports Field Project

One is a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting Tuesday night, and the other is a Wednesday night meeting with City Council, Public Works and PUSD officials.

Contest Aims to Help Keep Bears in the Wild

High school students can win money while helping raise awareness about bears.

Proposed Hahamongna Athletic Field Could Move to John Muir

The project would use a $1 million grant that would require work to be done on the field by June 2015, the Pasadena Sun reports.

Does California Have Money With Your Name On It?

Check to see if you have money, diamonds or canned meats that you didn't know you had lost.

Tuesday Last Day for PUSD Primary Election Voter Registration

Eligible individuals must complete and mail a voter registration application to the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters.

Rain, Wind and Road Closures Tuesday

The National Weather Service expects rain, wind and possibly hail to hit the region Tuesday.

Chu, Schiff Make Rim of the Valley Preservation Recommendations

Altadena representative Judy Chu and Congressman Adam Schiff were among those who urged maintaining natural habitats and creating recreational opportunities in the local mountains.

Legislative Update: Holden Bill Puts CA Farmers First

The San Gabriel Valley assemblyman has introduced a measure under which state-owned or state-run institutions would be required to choose California farm products.

Land Use Committee Meeting: Community Standards District, Child Care Center

The public is welcome to comment at the next Land Use Committee meeting on Feb. 5. What agenda items below are you interested in or want to comment about?

Clean Water Measure Protest Period Extended to March 12

Property owners who wish to oppose a fee proposed to clean up county waterways can send their protests in via email by mid March.

Metro Gold Line Service to Increase on Weekends

Construction to extend the northeast line is also underway.

County Golf Courses to See Fee Hike Starting March 1

Local golf courses will be affected by the fee hike.

Holden Bill Fights Human Trafficking

Assembly Bill 156 expands the wiretapping law to include human trafficking.

Antonovich Wants More Regulations for Southern California Edison

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich wants the Public Utilities Commission to enforce regulations for Southern California Edison following the 2011 windstorm that swept Los Angeles County.

IRS Plans Jan. 30 Tax Season Opening for 1040 Filers

Taxpayers can file returns starting at the end of the month.

State Regulators Blast Edison Windstorm Response in Scathing Report

The California Public Utilities Commission alleges SCE "destroyed crucial evidence."

PUSD and Pasadena City Council Candidates Forum Thursday

ACT political organization is hosting the forum at Pasadena City College.

Gov. Brown to Shift Money to Poorer Schools

His proposed state budget for 2013-14 features a revolutionary change in the way education is financed.

Gov. Brown Moves to End Cap on Prison Population

Brown has moved to end a federal court order capping the state's prison population and another that requires intensive oversight of prison mental-health care.

Stamp Prices Increase One Cent This Month

The debut of the U.S. Postal Service's 46-cent Forever stamps brings rate changes on Jan. 27.

Altadena's Supervisor Only Vote Against Assault Weapons Ban

Supervisor Michael Antonovich, who represents Altadena, was the sole dissenting vote Tuesday as the rest of the County Board of Supervisors supported an assault weapons ban. What do you think of his decision?

Whooping Cough Vaccine Under Microscope As Disease Outbreak Hits 60-Year High

Under California law, kids have been required to be immunized against pertussis -- otherwise known as whooping cough. Are you in favor of the vaccine?

Rim of the Valley Corridor Comments Due Jan. 7

The public can submit comments for the Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resource Study that will evaluate ways to protect resources and provide recreation opportunities in mountains circling different valleys locally and beyond.

Apocalypse Fail: Why the World Didn't End

Intended as a video to be aired on Dec. 22, NASA reassures the public that life will continue on after the so-called Mayan apocalypse.

Hahamongna Changes: Pasadena Won’t Punish Eagle Scouts for Work

The City of Pasadena was first unaware of who recently made changes to part of a trail in Hahamongna Watershed Park but still needs to evaluate how the changes fit with the City’s master plan, the La Cañada Valley Sun reports.

Chu: Lax Gun Laws to Blame for the Carnage (Video)

On the House floor, days after the Sandy Hook Elementary slaughter, Rep. Judy Chu (D-El Monte) urged her colleagues to tighten gun laws.

Wind Advisory: Forecasters Warn Heavy Winds Could Down Trees

The National Weather Service warned of strong winds blowing in the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County Tuesday afternoon.