Paramedics called, later skater, and fire alarm activated

Share: PCC Police blotter Nov. 2 to Nov. 8   Monday, November 2  Paramedics called to the Community Education Center for a student experiencing chest pains. Student assisted but refused transport to hospital. Situation cleared by paramedics.    Tuesday, November 3 Two male transients were reported, one was spotted sleeping in front of the Community Education Center and the other at the North side of campus. Security escorted both men off campus.  A counselor reported there was a person in distress and needed a welfare …

Would you kill a squirrel to ward off the plague?

Share: Here’s a question you’ve never heard before: would you kill a squirrel to ward off the plague? They did nothing wrong, they’re just following their instincts in a society too complex for their little squirrel brains to understand, but letting the squirrel live might not be an option anymore. Rodenticide hasn’t been used in Pasadena since last year, but in some locations, trapping and relocation has become ineffective in reducing their populations. Follow:

California schools shouldn’t reopen at the risk of spiking COVID-19 cases

Share: While reopening schools may seem appealing to parents and students, cases are still rising all over the state and are predicted to worsen with the upcoming holiday season. Almost all Southern California counties have already announced that the Spring semester of 2021 will remain online, including PCC. As of right now, this is the best route California can take in order to contain the virus and decrease cases. Follow:

Fire alarm activated, Paramedics called, suspicious people on campus

Share: PCC Police Blotter For October 26 to November 1   Monday, October 26 An officer escorted a transient off campus from the north side of the CC Building. All suspects were escorted off campus.   Tuesday, October 27 A staff member reported a transient sleeping underneath the stairwell in Lot 4 and level. Suspects were escorted off campus. A report was taken from a student who stated he was being harassed online. A report was taken. A report was taken from a Rosmead Campus …

PCC theater department sets ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in modern day

Share: The classic story of Romeo and Juliet was given a very modern twist in the PCC theater departments virtual play, Romeo and Juliet in Quarantine. The play, streamed live on twitch, showed what love is like when two people are separated by dire circumstances except this time those circumstances depicted the reality of living through a global pandemic.  Follow:

Review: ‘The Witches’ cast a weak spell on audience

Share: The film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book of the same name “The Witches”  released exclusively on HBO Max on Oct. 22, directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Jahzir Burno, Anne Hathaway, and Octavia Spencer. “The Witches” is about the adventures of a young boy trying to save all children in England from the evil witches. Although “The Witches” is a remake of the original version released in 1990 and based on Dahl’s novel, it fails to bring chills to the audience, also none new renovations …

Aftermath: Threats and false claims of a stolen election

Share: Election Day 2020 took place across America Tuesday, Nov. 3, and there had been much anxiety and turmoil surrounding what the results would be because of President Trump’s widespread and no-basis allegations of voter fraud. Businesses boarded up in anticipation of rioting but what ensued were lies and stubbornness from Trump and his supporters. On the night of the election, though several swing states were too close to call, Trump claimed victory in a 2:30 a.m. speech. He was apparently wrong. On Saturday morning, …

Pick-up only for Dinner in the Park this Thanksgiving

Share: It’s the 50th anniversary of Dinner in the Park, a community Thanksgiving event that normally feeds hundreds of people outdoors at Pasadena’s Central Park in Old Town. The event, organized by Union Station Homeless Services, has supplied thousands of holiday meals to people who are hungry, without homes, and to low-income families. This year, due to COVID-19, people won’t be able to enjoy a large scale community gathering in the park, but there will still be Thanksgiving meal distribution, events, and opportunities to be …