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Superior Court Judge reprimands Conspiracy Pasadena for “playing games” with OIR to commit Report on the fatal McDade shooting murder added City has 10 days to respond to South Pasadena High teens’ charges
challenges and opportunities ahead, but with the help of students, faculty, staff, managers, the Board of Trustees and community members; the future of the college is indeed bright. We will rise to even greater heights as we serve our students and the communities within our District and surrounding areas.” Miller has been associated with PCC since 1973 having
The two teenagers arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at South Pasadena High School now face two additional charges of conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit assault with a deadly weapon, DA Jackie Lacey’s office said Monday. A juvenile delinquency petition has been amended to add conspiracy charges against two teens who allegedly planned a shooting at South Pasadena High School. The boys, ages 16 and 17 (dob 12/11/97 and 12/11/96), are now facing one count each of conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit assault with a deadly weapon and making criminal threats in case GJ30964 and GJ30402. The new charges, filed Monday, pertain to a school shooting plot at South Pasadena High School. The petition alleges the conspiracy took place between Sept. 1, 2013 and Aug. 16, 2014. The teens also are accused of sharing their intent with another teen. On Aug. 16, the juveniles threatened to kill the teen, prosecutors said. Both teens denied the new charges and are scheduled to return to court Sept. 23. A trial date has been set for Sept. 25. The case remains under investigation by the South Pasadena Police Department.
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Attorney Carre Harper is flanked by Kendrec McDade’s parents at a protest outside city hall in 2012 -Photo by Terry Miller
Los Angeles Superior Court James C. Chalfant accused the City of Pasadena of “playing games” Tuesday by refusing to decide whether or not to publicly release the OIR
Report on the Pasadena Police Department shooting/killing of Kendrec McDade. Judge Chalfant dissolved the temporary restraining order (“TRO”) he issued September
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Dr. Robert Miller takes interim reins at PCC The PACCD Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Dr. Robert B. Miller as Interim Superintendent-President of Pasadena City College effective September 4, 2014. Dr. Miller brings more than 30 years of experience to his new role having previously served as Assistant Superintendent/Senior Vice President, Business and College Services. Dr. Miller replaces Dr. Mark Rocha, who recently retired as Superintendent/President.
“We welcome the expertise and experience that Dr. Miller brings to the position. His resultsoriented approach and ability to think strategically will play a pivotal role in the future of PCC,” said Dr. Anthony Fellow, President of the PACCD Board of Trustees. Upon being appointed, Dr. Miller stated, “it was a distinct honor and privilege to be asked to serve this great college in this transitional role. There are many