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Law Enforcement Ramps Up Against Organized Retail Theft As Holiday Shopping Season Starts in Earnest – Pasadena Now

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Law Enforcement Ramps Up Against Organized Retail Theft As Holiday Shopping Season Starts in Earnest – Pasadena Now

Thousands of local residents are expected to head to malls and stores throughout the Pasadena area for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday amid increased efforts statewide by the California Highway Patrol and citywide by Pasadena police to tackle organized retail theft. Pasadena police have launched a series of initiatives to combat organized retail theft. … Read more

Pasadena Open for Business Amid Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day Observances – Pasadena Now

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Pasadena Open for Business Amid Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day Observances – Pasadena Now

[print-me target=”#content”] 6 recommended Share   Despite the observance of both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day by different agencies on Monday, October 9, the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District are open for business today. Banks, some L.A. County departments, and federal government services (including the mail) are closed. State departments … Read more

Councilmember, Police Convene Retail Theft Prevention Forum With Business Owners – Pasadena Now

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Councilmember, Police Convene Retail Theft Prevention Forum With Business Owners – Pasadena Now

[print-me target=”#content”] 10 recommended Share   District 6 Councilmember Steve Madison speaks during a forum convened Friday, September 29, 2023 with Pasadena business owners to discuss retail theft prevention measures. [City of Pasadena] On Friday District 6 Councilmember Steve Madison and Pasadena Police Department officers met with Pasadena business owners to detail measures to prevent … Read more

Rose Bowl Institute to Host Inspirational Online Symposium for Students on Women’s Empowerment in Sports and Beyond – Pasadena Now

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Rose Bowl Institute to Host Inspirational Online Symposium for Students on Women’s Empowerment in Sports and Beyond – Pasadena Now

The Rose Bowl Institute in Pasadena will host its inspiring 5th annual Women’s Empowerment Symposium online from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12. The three-day event will feature speakers such as ESPN reporter Kris Budden, Ms. Military 2023 and U.S. Marines 1st Lt. Riley Tejcek, a member of the U.S. Women’s Bobsled Team, and sports journalist … Read more

New Generative AI Course Brings the Cutting Edge to the Caltech Classroom – Pasadena Now

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New Generative AI Course Brings the Cutting Edge to the Caltech Classroom – Pasadena Now

Class in session. Courtesy Georgia Gkioxari This year, social media channels were suddenly flush with artistic images generated by the Midjourney software, which builds artworks based on nothing more than a text prompt. Text-generating software such as ChatGPT, meanwhile, can write resumes, compose poetry, and even help doctors communicate with their patients. These kinds of … Read more

PUSD Schools to be Closed on Monday Due to Tropical Storm Hilary – Pasadena Now

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PUSD Schools to be Closed on Monday Due to Tropical Storm Hilary – Pasadena Now

  As tropical storm Hilary continued to batter the region, the Pasadena Unified School District was expected to announce Sunday afternoon that schools will be closed on Monday. “I think it’s best for the safety of our students and our staff,” said School Board President Michelle Richardson Bailey. Hilary weakened from a hurricane to a … Read more

Pasadena Tech Company Raises $37 Million to Boost Its AI and Data Exploration Capabilities – Pasadena Now

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Pasadena Tech Company Raises $37 Million to Boost Its AI and Data Exploration Capabilities – Pasadena Now

Photo courtesy Virtualitics Inc website Virtualitics, Inc., a Pasadena-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence and data exploration, has secured $37 million in a Series C funding round, the company announced Thursday.  The round was led by Smith Point Capital, LLC, and joined by Citi, The Hillman Company, and other investors, the company said.. Virtualitics, … Read more

Bi-Lingual ‘IT Cafe’ Will Help Seniors Stay Connected With Their Families and the World – Pasadena Now

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Bi-Lingual ‘IT Cafe’ Will Help Seniors Stay Connected With Their Families and the World – Pasadena Now

Nonprofit Pasadena Village is hosting a free IT cafe for senior citizens who need assistance with their laptops, smartphones or other devices on Saturday, August 12 from 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Katie Brandon, Executive director Pasadena Village said the event aims to help seniors connect with members of their family and community by helping … Read more