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Friday, December 24, 2010
Local ACLU chapter sets forum on immigration
Monday, December 13, 2010
Christmas Dinner at Pasadena Senior Center
Saturday, December 25 at noon
Doors open at 11:30 am$8 for members
$10 for non-members
Share the holidays with your PSC family and friends! The Pasadena Senior Center invites you to our annual Christmas Day Celebration. La Grotto de Capri and our holiday elves will prepare a delicious home-cooked turkey dinner with all the trimmings. We will enjoy holiday entertainment and Santa Claus will stop by with a gift for everyone. No need to go elsewhere as we will continue our tradition of serving you at your table. Prepaid reservations must be made at the Welcome Desk by Wednesday, December 22.
Pasadena Metro Bus Service Changes to be Implemented Sunday, December 12
Four local lines are set to be discontinued and five Metro Rapid lines will be cancelled with service realocated to limited and local service operating along those corridors. In addition some Saturday and Sunday service will be cancelled with some of the service being augmented by local service on the weekends.
The bus service changes are being made to reduce unproductive service, reduce duplication of service along key travel corridors and to rightsize the Metro Rapid Corridor service. Metro staff looked at several Metro Rapid corridors where the average passengers trip length on the service were not much longer or faster than the local service currently being provided. For these specific corridors, Metro Rapid service (Lines 711, 714, 715, 753 & 920) will be discontinued and replaced with additional trips on the Local/Limited service (Lines 311, 14, 115, 53 & 720) as warranted to meet demand.
Below is a complete list of the Metro Bus service changes to be implemented on Sunday, December 12.
- 177-- La Canada-Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line Station via 1-210 & California Bl & Walnut St.
- Retain AM and PM peak hour service only and reduce the number of trips.
- 256-- Commerce - Altadena via Eastern Av & Hill Ave. Modify route at Hill Av & Washington Bl. Route travels via Washington Bl & Lake Av to current terminal at Lake Av & Mendocino St. Discontinue segment north of Washington Bl on Hill Av, Holliston Av and Mendocino St.
- 762-- Pasadena-Artesia Blue Line Station via Fair Oaks Av & Atlantic Bl. Discontinue Saturday service and replace with enhancements to Line 260 service.
- 780--Pasadena-Washington/Fairfax Transit Hub via Colorado Bl & Hollywood Bl & Fairfax Ave.
- Discontinue weekend service and replace with enhancements to Line 180 service.
In addition, minor changes will be made to all other bus schedules with the exception of Lines 125, 128, 265, 442 and 450. Please check for revised timetables on metro.net, or on board buses. For specific bus route information call 323.GO.METRO, (323) 466-3876.
Metro to Offer Special Holiday Free Fares Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve on all Metro Buses and Metro Rail Lines
The free fare program will be in effect between the hours of 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. on the nights and early mornings hours of December 24-25 and December 31-January 1.
Patrons boarding a Metro Bus, including the Metro Orange Line, or the Metro Red, Purple, Blue, Green or Gold rail lines during the hours designated will receive a free ride to their destination.
Metro is reminding the public that it is an option for people attending holiday parties so they don't have to drive. Metro's fleet of more than 2,200 buses, the Metro Orange Line, a dedicated bus transitway in the San Fernando Valley, and Metro Rail lines offer patrons alternatives to driving solo in their vehicles with convenient travel opportunities throughout the region.
The Metro Purple Line operates from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to Wilshire/Western and the Metro Red Line from Union Station to North Hollywood in the San Fernando Valley via Hollywood. The Metro Blue Line operates from Long Beach to downtown Los Angeles; the Metro Green Line runs between Norwalk and El Segundo, and the Metro Gold Line operates between Pasadena and East Los Angeles.
For complete route and schedule information go to metro.net or call 323.GO.METRO (323.466.3876)
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Pasadena City College To Launch New Educational Master Plan
Pasadena City College will push forward a new Educational Master Plan (EMP) to target student learning and success, a plan that is expected to set the educational course for the campus over the next decade.
The purpose of the EMP is to guide the college’s transformation to educate students for this global 21st century. The EMP establishes the college’s most important priorities and goals as a continuing guide to PCC’s future actions and decisions about the allocation of resources.
“Project 90” is the opening phase of the EMP in conjunction with the 90th anniversary of the college during the 2014-2015 academic year. Many of the goals set in the EMP are expected to be fulfilled by the time of the anniversary celebration.
PCC put together a list of “Signature Goals” to be accomplished between now and 2015 which includes the following: 1. Guarantee enrollment for in-district high school students; 2. Turn PCC into the premier transfer school to four-year universities of the California Community Colleges; 3. Develop degree and certificate programs that address market-place needs; 4. Develop cutting-edge learning environments.
The EMP will go for final discussion and approval by the Pasadena Area Community College District (PACCD) Board of Trustees at their final meeting of 2010 to be held Wednesday, Dec. 8, at PCC’s Creveling Lounge. Open session begins at 7 p.m. The Board previously held discussion on the EMP’s progress during its Nov. 17 meeting.
In July of this year, PCC Superintendent-President Dr. Mark Rocha established a EMP/Accreditation Faculty-Based Task Team to step up the college’s efforts to launch the plan.
The EMP was created through an 18-month developmental process that included the input of some 1,000 members of PCC’s service areas and campus community, according to Robert Miller, Interim Dean, Educational Services.
More than 25 campus and community town hall meetings took place over this period to help develop the college’s new EMP. During PCC’s annual Flex Day on September 29, college staff participated in an all-campus activity in reviewing elements of the new plan.
Twelve specific mission critical priorities have also been set through the EMP:
A. Student success, equity, and access
B. Professional development
C. Technology
D. Pathways: K-12, two-year, four-year and community connections
E. Student support services
F. Institutional effectiveness
G. Enrollment management
H. Sustainability
I. Revenue enhancement strategies
J. Life-long learning
K. Curriculum responsive to market needs
L. Facilities and resource management
A list of 15 action plan items addressing these twelve priorities is part of an in-depth EMP summary guide that is attached with the release.
For more information on the Educational Master Plan, please contact the President’s Office at 626-585-7201.
Established in 1924, Pasadena City College has been serving the San Gabriel Valley for more than 85 years. PCC enrolls more than 30,000 students each semester and offers 60 academic and 76 Career and Technical Education programs.
The purpose of the EMP is to guide the college’s transformation to educate students for this global 21st century. The EMP establishes the college’s most important priorities and goals as a continuing guide to PCC’s future actions and decisions about the allocation of resources.
“Project 90” is the opening phase of the EMP in conjunction with the 90th anniversary of the college during the 2014-2015 academic year. Many of the goals set in the EMP are expected to be fulfilled by the time of the anniversary celebration.
PCC put together a list of “Signature Goals” to be accomplished between now and 2015 which includes the following: 1. Guarantee enrollment for in-district high school students; 2. Turn PCC into the premier transfer school to four-year universities of the California Community Colleges; 3. Develop degree and certificate programs that address market-place needs; 4. Develop cutting-edge learning environments.
The EMP will go for final discussion and approval by the Pasadena Area Community College District (PACCD) Board of Trustees at their final meeting of 2010 to be held Wednesday, Dec. 8, at PCC’s Creveling Lounge. Open session begins at 7 p.m. The Board previously held discussion on the EMP’s progress during its Nov. 17 meeting.
In July of this year, PCC Superintendent-President Dr. Mark Rocha established a EMP/Accreditation Faculty-Based Task Team to step up the college’s efforts to launch the plan.
The EMP was created through an 18-month developmental process that included the input of some 1,000 members of PCC’s service areas and campus community, according to Robert Miller, Interim Dean, Educational Services.
More than 25 campus and community town hall meetings took place over this period to help develop the college’s new EMP. During PCC’s annual Flex Day on September 29, college staff participated in an all-campus activity in reviewing elements of the new plan.
Twelve specific mission critical priorities have also been set through the EMP:
A. Student success, equity, and access
B. Professional development
C. Technology
D. Pathways: K-12, two-year, four-year and community connections
E. Student support services
F. Institutional effectiveness
G. Enrollment management
H. Sustainability
I. Revenue enhancement strategies
J. Life-long learning
K. Curriculum responsive to market needs
L. Facilities and resource management
A list of 15 action plan items addressing these twelve priorities is part of an in-depth EMP summary guide that is attached with the release.
For more information on the Educational Master Plan, please contact the President’s Office at 626-585-7201.
Established in 1924, Pasadena City College has been serving the San Gabriel Valley for more than 85 years. PCC enrolls more than 30,000 students each semester and offers 60 academic and 76 Career and Technical Education programs.
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ANTONOVICH AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY FOR DRUGS
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Mayor Michael D. Antonovich ’s amendment establishing a zero-tolerance policy on drugs for rave music festivals was passed unanimously by the Board of Supervisors.
Antonovich’s motion directs the Executive Officer of the Board to include this additional policy to recommendations sent to the promoters and sponsoring entities of all electronic music festivals held in Los Angeles County .
PUBLIC EVENT WILL CELEBRATE 62nd ANNIVERSARY OF U.N. DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
At the end of World War II, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded the brand new United Nations to draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rightsto promote peace, tolerance and dignity around the world.
To the celebrate the document’s 62nd anniversary, the City of Pasadena has joined with the Pasadena Unified School District to present a special program Friday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Pasadena High School, 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
After welcoming remarks by Mayor Bill Bogaard, the Pasadena City College Student Alliance will present a video tribute to human rights. Five PUSD students introduced by Superintendent Edwin Diaz will present their award-winning essays on the topic. Two hundred members of the Pasadena Unified High School Choir will perform “A Choral Quilt of Hope: The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights Preamble” adapted by Susan Suntree with music by Adrienne Albert, “Inspiration of Hope” by Z. Randall Stroope and the traditional canon “Dona Nobis Pacem.”
Sherry Simpson Dean, executive director of the United Nations Association Pasadena / Foothills Chapter, will close the program, which is free and open to the public.
“In the United States of America , we express a strong commitment to human rights,” said Bogaard. “But there must be continuing, proactive efforts to make certain that all persons in every nation can rely on basic human rights for their protection and to achieve their full potential. We must never give up on this cause.”
The event will be videotaped for future broadcast on KPAS, the City of Pasadena channel. The replay schedule will be announced.
For the text of the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, visit www.un.org/en/documents/udhr. For more information about the Dec. 10 event, e-mail jkent@cityofpasadena.net or call (626) 744-7147.
PASADENA OFFERS PREVIEW OF NEW BUILDING CODES
Architects, engineers, contractors and building owners who take an active role in the design and construction of projects are encouraged to attend a preview of California ’s new building codes during a public meeting hosted by the Pasadena Planning Department.
On Jan. 1, 2011, the city will begin enforcing the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code, the 2010 California Residential Code, and the 2010California Building Code, which are updated every three years to keep current with industry standards.
An overview of the changes and their potential impact on construction projects will be presented on Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. in the city's Permit Center , 175 N. Garfield Ave. The free event is sponsored by the Building and Safety Division of the Planning Department.
The new Green Building Standards Code applies to all new buildings and additions and remodels to existing buildings, thereby affecting most of thebuilding projects that the city will review.
“It is important that people in the building trades understand how these new codes will affect how their projects are reviewed by city staff,” said Neville Pereira, city principal plans examiner.
Most of the materials currently in use are already meeting the requirements of the new codes, such as high efficiency heating and cooling units, dual-glazed windows, and water-efficient fixtures and appliances.
A representative from Pasadena Water and Power will be on hand to discuss incentives and rebates for water and energy efficiency, and the Planning Department’s Sustainability Affairs manager will discuss how the new codes align with the city’s sustainability goals.
Reservations are encouraged; call Susan Sulzbach at (626) 744-6892 or email ssulzbach@cityofpasadena.net.
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Ann Erdman
Pasadena police arrest 3 more in Rose Bowl brawl
PASADENA -- Police announced Tuesday the arrests of three more people associated with a brawl at the Rose Bowl Saturday that left five people injured.
Arrested on suspicion of attempted murder were Arthur Cisneros, 25; Anthony Cisneros, 22; and Akira Cisneros, 24. All were booked by Pasadena police Monday night and remain in custody in lieu of $1 million bail, Pasadena police Lt. Tracey Ibarra said.
Read more:http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_16794955#ixzz17Tq4c0ZV
You Tube http://blogging.la/2010/12/07/youtube-vid-results-in-additional-arrests-from-the-uscucla-tailgaiting-brawl/
Arrested on suspicion of attempted murder were Arthur Cisneros, 25; Anthony Cisneros, 22; and Akira Cisneros, 24. All were booked by Pasadena police Monday night and remain in custody in lieu of $1 million bail, Pasadena police Lt. Tracey Ibarra said.
Read more:http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_16794955#ixzz17Tq4c0ZV
You Tube http://blogging.la/2010/12/07/youtube-vid-results-in-additional-arrests-from-the-uscucla-tailgaiting-brawl/
Pasadena cops release suspects in Rose Bowl brawl Read
PASADENA -- Police Tuesday released a man suspected of participating in Saturday's Rose Bowl brawl that left five people injured.
Arturo Cisneros, 44, of Northridge, was released from Pasadena City jail at 11:10 a.m., according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department booking records.
Read more:http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_16798977#ixzz17TpQPM5L
Arturo Cisneros, 44, of Northridge, was released from Pasadena City jail at 11:10 a.m., according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department booking records.
Read more:http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_16798977#ixzz17TpQPM5L
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