As part of Pasadena City College's ongoing recognition of Black History Month, we are taking a look back at some of PCC's most celebrated African-American alumni. This is the second installment of the February series. Alton Ballard graduated from PCC in ...

Local resident, Djibril N'Doye, Fine Artist, was presented with the Featured Artist Award at the 21st Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival Filmmaker's Award Brunch on Monday, February 18, 2013 at the "pop up" PAFF Filmmakers Lounge, located in the ...

Allow me to say, I am not talking about all Black pastors—just many of them. I, myself, am a minister, and I am in no way attempting to tarnish Black pastors. However, being a woman of God, I am spiritually obligated to seek truth. We are losing too man...

Faith is something we act on every day. When I sit in a chair, I have faith in the chair that it will hold me safely. When I eat a meal, I have faith that the food is safe, that it will nourish and give me strength. Faith is "acting" on what I believe. ...

Pasadena, CA – Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard and Police Chief Phillip Sanchez announced today that a comprehensive independent audit of cases within the Detective Bureau will be implemented in response to allegations of misconduct against Pasadena Police ...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) spoke on the House Floor in support of his constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's ill-considered opinion in Citizens United, and other Supreme Court precedent, which have made it i...

Flintridge Center Donates Research Collection to Benefit Non-Profits and Local Community Pasadena, CA — Pasadena Public Library and Flintridge Center are pleased to announce the opening of the new Nonprofit Resource Center at La Pintoresca Branch Libra...

Sacramento, CA - Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) introduced AB 801 to help prevent the continued problem of copper theft in California. The bill would require junk dealers to ascertain proof of ownership from a person who is selling copp...

Pasadena, CA - February 26, 2013 - The Caltech Jazz Band, directed by William Bing, presents the First Annual Caltech Small Group Jazz Concert in Dabney Lounge. This event takes place on Saturday, March 2nd at 8:00 pm. It will be an informal gathering of...

. . . Features Eleven Exciting Venues March 8 Pasadena, CA — Come celebrate Pasadena's creative, artistic community as ArtNight Pasadena returns from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, with free admission to 11 exciting arts and cultural venues ...

Pasadena, CA (February 21, 2013) – The Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF), is pleased to announce the appointment of Betty and Charles "Kicker" McKenney as "Environmental Ambassadors" as part of its 60th Anniversary celebration. Known as "The Constant ...

Pasadena, CA -- The Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) today announced that it has received an anonymous gift of $1 million made by a donor to honor the Foundation's 60th anniversary. Per the donor's instructions, this money will fund the Foundation's un...

Pictured left to right center:  Minister Tony Muhammad, Dr. Hanan Islam, Power 106's Big Boy,and Rev. Alfreddie Johnson. Los Angeles, CA – Over 500 motorcycles and low rider cars participated in the Fifth Peace Ride from ...

(BPT) - Studies show and experts agree: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After a good night's rest without eating, kids' brains and bodies are ready to refuel. Breakfast can help kick-start a child's metabolism, energy and focus for learni...

(BPT) - Managing diabetes just got a little bit easier. For the first time in history J.D. Power and Associates, the premier market research firm, has reviewed blood glucose meters based on feedback and insights from nearly 3,000 people with Type 1 and Ty...

(BPT) - Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions across the United States. More than 6 million Americans abuse prescription drugs and much of the abuse begins at home, according to a national survey on drug use and health. In fact, more th...

Vancouver Washington will be opening the nation's first school named for Henrietta Lacks. Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, nicknamed HeLa High School, the new campus will open in the Fall of 2013. It's not only special because they are h...

FAREWELL TO DR. JERRY BUSS -- The Greatest of All The Lakers Sadly, sports fans and others have said their goodbyes to Dr. Buss. He died last week in Los Angeles, in his 80th year. He was more than the owner of the most successful Franchise in the NBA. H...

Los Angeles CA, (February 2013) - The Robey Theatre Company Board of Directors in partnership with the African American Film Critics Association and Friends is hosting a red carpet Oscar Party. "Walk the red carpet and help us pay tribute and celebrate D...

Throughout the years, I have come up with a few schemes. None of which has ever done me anything good, and yet I still spend the energy to try to come up with one that will. It all began quite innocently enough as a Christmas present. When it comes to sh...