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Phil Sanchez Sworn in as Pasadena’s Top Cop

BeaconBot — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:23:46 +0000

Hundreds of people including city officials, police officers from Santa Monica and districts closer including Monrovia’s chief Roger Johnson and Sierra Madre Chief Marilyn Diaz, community representatives, friends and family witnessed the new Pasadena Police Chief Phil Sanchez as he was sworn in at a special private ceremony in the courtyard at Pasadena City Hall. [...]

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Phil Sanchez Sworn in as Pasadena’s Top Cop

BeaconBot — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:23:46 +0000

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Colorado Street Bridge Party Draws Thousands to Celebrate

BeaconBot — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:23:10 +0000

Thousands turned out Saturday to help Pasadena Heritage celebrate the famous bridge. Musicians, foods from all over the worls, a car show and activities for the kids made this perhaps one of the most successful fundraisers of the year.

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Pasadena Independent – July 8, 2010

BeaconBot — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:22:29 +0000

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Last Orders Ladies and Gentlemen Please – Legendary Brits Pub and Eatery to Pour Final Pint Sunday after the World Cup Final

BeaconBot — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:22:27 +0000

Perhaps it’s all part of a plot and some kind of strange providence or irony that a wonderful British Pub is closing in Pasadena around the time America celebrates its independence from the Red Coats. Perhaps the greedy landlords of the world have finally realized that we Brits are slowly taking back the colonies and [...]

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Earthquake Rattles Nerves in San Gabriel Valley

BeaconBot — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:22:09 +0000

A magnitude-5.9 earthquake was felt in Los Angeles late Wednesday afternoon just before 5pm. The quake struck at 4:53 p.m. The epicenter was located about 13 miles north-northwest of Borrego Springs and 25 miles southwest of Indio. Early reports indicate the quake was felt from San Diego to Los Angeles and in Riverside counties.

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Lori Corbin to Host Women in Business Summit

BeaconBot — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:21:54 +0000

ABC7 Eyewitness News nutrition and fitness reporter Lori Corbin has been tapped to Emcee the 11th Annual Women in Business Awards and Legislative Update at the Pasadena Hilton on Friday, July 16. Ms. Corbin is a nationally-recognized nutrition expert and businesswoman. The annual event hosted by Senator Carol Liu and Assemblymembers Mike Gatto and Anthony [...]

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Pasadena Non-Profit to Open Thrift Store

BeaconBot — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:21:54 +0000

The All-Out Caring Thrift Store (ACTS), located at 1382 Locust St. in Pasadena (Hill and the 210 freeway), will celebrate its July 17 grand opening with a day full of food and fun, including raffle drawings and music from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Grand opening events will kick off with a 9:30 a.m. ribbon [...]

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Summer of Musical Tributes Starts this Weekend Pasadena

BeaconBot — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:21:54 +0000

Concert producer Pasadena Entertainment and the Pasadena Convention Center have teamed to present the first in their “Summer Soundzz” concert series this Friday, July 9 which will feature a blast from the musical past.. Producer and local restaurateur André Vener will be presenting Beatles “tribute band” The Fab Four at 7:30 p.m. at the newly [...]

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Worth a Thousand Words….and Maybe a Prize…Enter your Best Doo Dah Picture

BeaconBot — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:21:11 +0000

Professional and amateur photographers are invited to submit their best photographs of the Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade in a contest. All photographs will be exhibited at McGinty’s Gallery at the End of the World in Altadena 6 p.m.-midnight July 17, during which trophies will be awarded in a number of categories with the “Spirit [...]

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