Share: Campus police sent out an email blast Tuesday night informing students that multiple counts of sexual battery were reported on Monday, September 18 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Follow:
Former PCC student’s suicide reignites concern for veterans
Share: Veteran and former Pasadena City College student Efren “Ren” Celestino took his own life last week at 31 years old, emphasizing the nation’s epidemic of veteran mental illness and suicide. Follow:
Prop 55 grants PCC $17 million
Share: PCC will be receiving $17 million due to the passing of PROP 55 in the 2016 election, and will be in effect over the next 12 years. Follow:
Metro bikes arrive at PCC
Share: This past summer Metrolink installed a number of rentable bikes at the east end of the Pasadena City College campus. Follow:
Police Blotter: Man carrying blanket attempts to kiss student
Share: Monday, August 28 A student reported their vehicle’s rear bumper was damaged while parked in Level 3 of Lot 5. A report was taken of a student striking an unoccupied vehicle in Level 4D of Lot 5. The owner of the struck vehicle was located and information was exchanged between the two parties. Tuesday, August 29 Facilities personnel reported a female transient grooming herself in a sink of the the R-Building women’s restroom. The subject was contacted and advised to leave campus. A citation …
PCC takes firm stance against DACA announcement
Share: On Tuesday morning, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, announced on behalf of the Trump Administration that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an Obama-era program that gives 800,000 undocumented youth access to education and work, is to be terminated unless Congress can find a legislative solution within six months. Follow:
UPDATE: La Tuna Canyon fire partially contained, homes destroyed
Share: The historic La Tuna Canyon fire that burned a total 7,194 acres has reached 80% containment as of Tuesday morning according to the Los Angeles Times. Follow:
ALERT: Attempted sexual battery reported on campus
Share: Yesterday, a female student reported a sexual assault that occured at student parking lot #4 located on Del Mar and Hill Avenue. The reported incident occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 29, around 4 p.m. according to a statement issued by campus police. Follow:
Football coach suspended after allegations of impropriety
Share: PCC Head Football Coach Thomas Maher was replaced by Interim Head Coach Steven Mojarro on Aug. 8, due to allegations of impropriety within the football program. Follow:
Vurdien resigns as president
Share: PCC’s Superintendent-President Rajen Vurdien formally announced his resignation in an email dated Friday, July 28. Vurdien will stay on as president for the next academic year. Follow: