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Two teenagers arrested in South Pasadena Monday for planning a ‘Huge Massacre’ at a high school by Terry miller
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Buddy can you spare a dime; or perhaps swipe your credit card Real Change effort underway in Pasadena By SHEL SEGAL
of the equation. Nevertheless, it is duly noted that Dr. Rocha’s time at PCC has be peppered with considerable controversy almost from the time
The Real Change movement has become a reality. At a press conference at the Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena on Aug. 13, the Flintridge Center introduced the Real Change movement’s first officially installed donation meter. The first of its kind in Los Angeles County, the meter will help provide homes for the homeless with the small change and credit card donations made through uniquely designed meters, officials said. In addition, officials said they hope the bright orange eyecatching donation meters also feature a smiley face, a symbol of help and hope. Jaylene Moseley, the president of the Flintridge Center, said she is hoping the Real Change movement will really do some good. “The Real Change movement is not just about generating donations,” Moseley said. “It’s also about raising awareness about the issue of homelessness in our community and about changing the perception and attitude of the public. That’s why we have launched a comprehensive public education campaign.” Through the meter program, 100 percent of donations
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At a press conference at South Pasadena Police station Tuesday morning media outlets from around the world were told of the arrest of two teenage boys who were plotting a ‘massacre’ at South Pasadena High School. The
two young men allegedly exchanged detailed plans via social media and verified their intentions in police interviews, according to South Pasadena Chief of Police, Arthur Miller. Satellite trucks from CNN, Fox and other major television
networks wire services plus local journalists crowed the exterior of South Pasadena PD for the press conference. “It was very viable, what they were plotting. They were Please see page 2
PCC to shell out $403,826.55 severance package to Mark Rocha
District will also pay Dr. Mark Rocha up to $16,000 attorney fees Pasadena Independent has learned that beleaguered PCC chief Dr. Mark Rocha is to get a whopping severance package as a parting gift August 31. On top that, his attorney fees will also be paid, up to $160,000 worth according to
By Terry Miller a report obtained under the Public Records act by this newspaper. What those attorney fees could be is somewhat unclear. However, the terms of the “severance agreement” would require an attorney so no doubt this is part