Share: Monday, March 9: PCC staff reported a student having a panic attack in the second floor of the C Building. Officers arrived but were unable to locate the student. Facilities reported an unknown male on the Z Building roof. Officers were unable to locate the unknown male. Tuesday, March 10: No incidents reported on this date. Wednesday, March 11: A student reported a hit and run in Lot 10. A student vehicle impeded entrance to Lot 5 due to a traffic stop. A student …
COVID-19: The latest updates for PCC
Share: Updated: June 3, 2020 at 1:02 p.m. This is the final update of this page for spring semester. The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has now disrupted the lives of L.A. County residents in some manner or another—and increasingly at Pasadena City College. Through county closures, CDC guidelines and online class transitions, there’s news everywhere. Here at the Courier, our goal is to keep you updated on the latest developments for PCC and nearby affected areas. Check back here for the latest information …
Blotter: Four reported hit-and-runs
Share: Monday, March 2: Facilities reported a suspicious male walking near the Child Development Center. The suspect was seen observing the center as he walked around the area. An officer conducted an area check for the subject, though the subject was unable to be located. An officer observed a suspicious vehicle with one subject inside parked in Lot 10 and made contact. The subject was asked to leave the area. A transient was reported bathing inside of the men’s restroom at the Community Education Center. …
PCC cancels classes to prepare for online switch
Share: PCC is canceling all face-to-face classes scheduled to take place this Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17, to allow faculty to have adequate time to fully transition to remote instruction, according to an email from Alex Boekelheide, special assistant to the superintendent/president, on Thursday night. Follow:
PCC to close campus access amid coronavirus concerns
Share: After Los Angeles County saw an increase of COVID-19 cases, Pasadena City College is restricting student and public access to the college effective March 18 to 29, according to an email sent to staff on Saturday afternoon. Follow:
Pasadena confirms first case of COVID-19
Share: In the afternoon of Wednesday, Mar. 11, the City of Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) confirmed the city’s first case of the coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19. This marks the 32nd case of the virus in the greater Los Angeles area, which includes Pasadena and Long Beach. Follow:
Blotter: Man OD’s in Shatford Library
Share: Monday, February 24: There was a two-vehicle traffic collision on Bonnie Ave, east of Lot 5 A student injured her ankle and requested transport to the Health Center from IT-200 A male transient was using the shower in the W building men’s locker room. He was escorted off of campus. A transient possibly exposed himself at the Carl’s Jr. on Colorado Blvd. Reporting party stated they were involved in a verbal altercation in the quad. Library staff requested an officer for emergency assistance in …
Virus fears force PCC to shift most classes online
Share: Pasadena City College announced that it is converting in-person classes to remote instruction wherever possible as a precaution against the novel coronavirus. The changes are to take effect starting March 18 and are tentatively expected to last through April 20, according to an email sent to campus staff on Tuesday night. Follow:
Pasadena’s COVID-19 response prompts PCC plans
Share: While Pasadena does not yet have reported cases of the novel coronavirus, the city’s public health officer declared a state of emergency as a precautionary measure to aid response efforts in the event of a COVID-19 case, according to a press release on Wednesday. Follow:
Blotter: Bee hive stings Colorado
Share: Monday, February 17 A facilities staff reported a male transient near the east side of the D building. Officer reported the individual left the area and off-campus towards Colorado Blvd. Tuesday, February 18 The Pasadena Fire Department reported a female called for medical assistance from the payphone in Lot 8. Paramedics checked and cleared the individual. Facilities staff reported a female transient walked into the D building when he temporarily unlocked the exterior door to clean inside and is now sitting in the lobby …