Share: Nearly 11 months after the Eaton fire, small businesses lucky enough to keep their doors open around Pasadena and Altadena are finding their way back to the normal flow of business. The Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain, which is on Mission St and Fair Oaks Ave in South Pasadena, has witnessed the stories of many Pasadena residents recovering from the Eaton fire. As a pharmacy and a place filled with sweet treats, many locals came to pick up their medication and use the …
BLOTTER: Student found unconscious in R Building
Share: Monday, November 17, 2025 2:17 p.m. – Two homeless people were escorted from the Pasadena City College campus by officers on duty in Parking Lot 5. 6:02 p.m. – Police escorted a homeless person after someone reported them wandering around the U- Building and purposefully trying to get into classrooms on the 5th floor. 8:11 p.m. – People were reported by faculties for using the showers in the men’s locker room located in the Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium building. 10:11 p.m. – A suspected homeless person …
New bill aims to solve counseling crisis, but counselors say they’re already ‘tapped out’
Share: On Feb 19, 2025, Assembly Bill 934 (AB 934) was introduced, and if passed, will impact academic counselors and program coordinators of community colleges across California by September, 2026. The bill mandates schools to notify new and returning students of their progress towards receiving a degree or certificate and identify and notify those who don’t have a Comprehensive Educational Plan before the end of their first academic year. This bill would address the ongoing issue of having an unbalanced ratio of counselors to students …
New deal lets PCC students skip undergrad, go straight to pharmacy doctoral program
Share: On September 22, 2025, Pasadena City College announced the Transfer Admission Guarantee agreement it made with Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) into their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. This agreement with KGI differs from other PharmD programs since students don’t have to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program before transferring into their program. This means students will get into the field two years faster than those transferring in from a four-year university. Community college students will also save money because they won’t need to complete …
BLOTTER: Cyclist who hit cadet arrested on campus
Share: Monday, November 03, 2025 8:32 a.m. – Someone at the Campus Police front counter was yelling at staff because he did not receive his lost items. He was counseled and assisted. 9:11 a.m. – Staff reported a person sleeping near the R-Building 5th-floor lobby. 2:48 p.m. – A report was taken for a hit-and-run collision that occurred in Lot 5, Level 3. 5:11 p.m. – A cadet reported she was struck by a man riding a bicycle while off campus during her break. The …
‘When are we gonna eat?’: Government shutdown leaves SNAP recipients starved for answers
Share: It has been 42 days since the government shut down on October 1, 2025 because Congress did not pass a budget for the new fiscal year. A government shutdown, however, means many federal programs are paused or diminished and hundreds of thousands of federal workers can be laid off. This leaves the country in a lurch as many people depend on these programs, specifically SNAP. This includes the Pasadena City College community who have shared their fears and worries since the program’s shutdown. SNAP …
Fire recovery fellowship helps students give back: ‘It’s nice to know that you’re actually doing something’
Share: On October 13th, Pasadena City College held a launch party in the Creveling Lounge to welcome 20 student fellows and 14 community organizations as part of their inaugural PCC College Corps Program. The PCC College Corps Program introduced various paid fellowship opportunities for students to support regional fire recovery efforts under a local organization. In the aftermath of the Eaton Fires, the devastation led Superintendent President Dr. Jose Gomez and Career Center Director Jacqueline Sacoto to think creatively about how to rebuild the community …
BLOTTER: Person wearing clown mask reported by peeved students
Share: *Note: This blotter contains sensitive information related to suicide and suicidal thoughts. Monday, October 20, 2025 9:01 a.m. – A student reported a homeless man was inside the Sculpture Garden acting weird. He was escorted from the premises. 3:03 p.m. – A staff member reported that he was arguing with a student over a parking stall inside Lot 7. The dispute was resolved. 4:19 p.m. – A report was filed that a student made verbal threats to an individual. 5:09 p.m. – Staff reported …
Applications open for aspiring geology students to dive into marine science
Share: A new opportunity named “PCC Summer Ocean Science Research Program” is being initiated by the college’s STEM department, using the $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The three-year grant will provide 16 students each year with hands-on experience in marine science and inspire them to pursue further education and careers in the field. To qualify, students will need to be enrolled in or have completed one of the following by the end of the fall semester: Geology 1 (Physical Geology), Geology 3 …
‘Democracy requires our rage’: Pasadena wants No Kings in America
Share: “We have to fight back. And that’s what this is about. There are millions of people in the United States who are in rallies just like this. Saying ‘no’ to kings in America,” said Congresswoman Judy Chu atop the steps of Pasadena City Hall on October 18 at the No Kings Day protest “No Kings! No Kings! No Kings!” Chu chanted, her words echoed by the roaring gathering of demonstrators that were just a handful of people hours before. “And how dare he? This …