Share: Each week, our photojournalists select the five most compelling images that capture the essence of current events, daily life, and unique moments. These top photos are featured in our gallery, offering a visual snapshot of the stories that define the week. Follow:
GALLERY: Forging Unity Through Fire
Share: Photographed by Eizen Yap on April 12, 2025, this collection captures the first Wildland Fire Academy graduation at the Creveling Lounge. The images celebrate the culmination of eight weeks of rigorous training, where cadets forged strong bonds and prepared to embark on their new careers as seasonal Type 2 wildland firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service. Follow:
GALLERY: Courier Photographers Share Their Favorite Moments of the Season
Share: From lively sports action and playful pets to vibrant still lifes and heartfelt portraits, Courier photographers capture a wide range of moments that stood out this season. This collection highlights their personal favorites, each telling its own unique story through the lens. Follow:
GALLERY: Dialogue and Direction
Share: Captured by photographer Eizen Yap, these images document an evening of thoughtful discussion and planning during the Board of Trustees meeting on April 8, 2025. The gallery highlights moments of collaboration and exchange among board members as they explore the future direction of PCC construction projects. Follow:
As federal funds disappear, local arts groups vow to push on
With IMLS staff placed on leave and grant payments stalled, programs supporting everything from arts education in Pasadena schools to Skid Row community performances are in sudden jeopardy.
GALLERY: Action-Packed Baseball Matchup Between PCC and El Camino
Share: Pasadena City College faced off against El Camino College in a lively baseball game at Brookside Park’s Jackie Robinson Field on April 12, 2025. Photos by Anastasia Kiek capture the intensity on the mound, at bat, and around the bases during the close 5–3 contest. Follow:
GALLERY: Waiting Spaces — Life at the Bus Stop
Share: Photographed by Courier photographers, this gallery captures the quiet rhythms and subtle stories unfolding at bus stops around the city. From morning commutes to night waits, each image reflects a moment of pause, transition, and everyday resilience in public spaces. Follow:
GALLERY: Lysistrata Gets Loud
Share: Photographed by Lamar Collins for the Courier, this gallery dives into the bold and irreverent energy of PCC’s spring production of Lysistrata, where ancient Greek satire meets modern feminist flair. With raunchy humor, sharp anti-war messaging, and immersive staging, the cast brought Aristophanes’ 411 BC comedy roaring into the present—giant props, strobe lights, and all. Follow:
GALLERY: Pages of Wellness — Salud & Scribe at the Library
Share: Photographed by Anastasia Kiek for the Courier, this gallery captures the warm, welcoming spirit of the “Salud & Scribe” event at Pasadena City College’s Shatford Library. With free journals, pizza, and tips on reflective writing, students gathered to explore the healing power of self-expression in a relaxed and creative space. Follow:
GALLERY: Jazz, Joy, and Justice — Afro April 2025
Share: Photographed by Lamar Collins for the Courier, this gallery captures the vibrant spirit of Afro April at Pasadena City College, where the Ray Briggs Quartet filled the air with live jazz as students and faculty came together in celebration. From heartfelt tributes during the 5% Awards to a virtual keynote by Professor Kaba Kamene, the event honored Black educators and community leaders with joy, gratitude, and purpose. Follow: