Share: Six current and former female PCC campus police employees are suing the college and Chief of Police Steven Matchan, alleging years of sexual harassment and gender discrimination they endured under him, according to court records. The female employees named as plaintiffs in this case—Ruby Valdez, Rocio Diaz Ortiz, Raquel Barron, Nishelle Andrion, Francis Echeverria and Delilah Patino—all filed their complaints in March with the California Civil Rights Department, while the official lawsuit was filed on May 4. The complaint included similarities in what Matchan …
PCC’s aquatics programs suspended: Here’s what we know
Share: Pasadena City College has terminated the 2026-2027 swim season, with confusion reigning over the future of the program and PCC aquatics overall. This decision comes after years of the swim team competing at the Pasadena Polytechnic pool, while the PCC pool is undergoing renovations. The announcement came on June 16, 2026. In it, Dean of Kinesiology, Health & Athletics Dr. Teri Brown describes the cancellation as a necessary move for continued success. “Pasadena City College remains deeply committed to providing meaningful opportunities for student-athletes …
BLOTTER: Student reported racist note left on their car
Share: Monday, September 21, 2026 8:34 a.m. – A student reported a person arguing with students in the U Building. 12:18 p.m. – Officers arrested a person in parking lot 8 for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Pasadena Police Department jail. 7:00 p.m. – A student reported that their vehicle had been struck in parking lot 4. Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:40 a.m. – Students reported that a person in the GM Building threatened to have a weapon. With assistance from …
Who owns the past? Norton Simon caught in legal battle over Nazi-looted art
Share: More than 80 years after Nazis forces seized the art collection of Jewish dealer Jacques Goudstikker, two of the paintings hanging inside Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum are once again at the center of a battle over who the rightful owners are. Although courts previously sided with the museum after years of litigation, a new lawsuit is using recently enacted California and federal laws designed to give families of survivors another opportunity to recover artwork taken through Nazi persecution. The outcome could extend far beyond …
BLOTTER: Littering…might have happened?
Share: Monday, September 14, 2026 9:49 a.m. – A student reported his vehicle was damaged while parked in parking lot 5, level 2. 10:33 a.m. – A staff member reported an individual asking students for money in the Piazza. 11:05 a.m. – A Facilities staff member reported an individual setting up an encampment in the walkway between parking lot 4 and the boiler house. 12:32 p.m. – The officer arrested an individual by the Mirror Pools for possessing a weapon on campus. 7:37 p.m. – …
Police arrest man outside gym after reported firearm threat
Share: Pasadena City College students received a Rave Alert on Tuesday morning instructing them to avoid the campus gym due to police activity after an individual allegedly threatened to have a firearm and harm people, according to campus police. “We contacted Pasadena Police to come and provide armed backup since campus police is unarmed,” said Sergeant Tyler Robins, the supervisor of police and safety services on campus. The Rave Alert was sent at 10:54 a.m. with only the instruction to stay away. The message had …
‘Oh the Places You’ll Go!’ New PCC Metro station links SGV to SFV
Share: Students at Pasadena City College (PCC) will soon have a new way to commute to school as Metro Transit constructs the new eastern terminus of Metro’s North Hollywood to Pasadena bus transit line, which will connect the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Valley. “The fact that the line has a terminus at our campus is not only convenient for our students, faculty, and staff, it also represents our commitment to a sustainable future,” said PCC President Dr. José A. Gómez. The 19 …
BLOTTER: Football player transported to hospital after injury at Robinson Stadium
Share: Monday, August 31, 2026 10:40 a.m. – A student reported someone looking into vehicles in parking lot 5, level 3. An officer checked the area, but the person was gone. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 10:54 a.m. – A student reported her vehicle was hit while parked in parking lot 5, level 5. A report was taken. 1:42 p.m. – A student feeling ill in the Science Village was transported to the Student Health Center. 2:10 p.m. – A shuttle driver reported a truck hit …
Heat wave brings Lancer practices to a halt
Share: With temperatures across Pasadena reaching triple digits alongside historic humidity levels, PCC athletic teams have been forced to make changes to practice and game routines to avoid the worst of its effects. Over the last two weeks, the men’s soccer team was forced to cancel their traditional practice at Robinson Stadium as midday highs have averaged a scorching 88°F. Despite California’s always prevalent heat, precautionary measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the team. “It was definitely disappointing, missing out on a …
Local dealership offers PCC auto techs the fast track to luxury
Share: Pasadena City College (PCC) announced a new automotive fellowship program in partnership with Rusnak Auto Group, at a Board of Trustees meeting on August 12, 2026. This partnership will involve a 12-week paid internship starting in the upcoming winter 2027 school session, aiming to offer automotive students the opportunity to get hands-on experience on luxury cars alongside experienced technicians. “When students are able to get into a large dealership, such as the Rusnak Auto Group, it creates a real career pathway vs. independent shops …